Lead with Courage: Transformative Insights from the Excellence in Leadership Program

Elevate your leadership skills with the Rocky Mountain Synod, ELCA's "Excellence in Leadership" program. Starting January 5, 2024, this 13-month cohort offers bi-weekly online sessions every Friday morning to nurture courageous, resilient, and faithful leaders.

Explore adaptive leadership, emotional intelligence, and spiritual practices in a community of diverse participants. Transform how you respond to challenges and conflicts, both personally and professionally. Don't miss this chance to journey towards emotional and spiritual wholeness. Enroll now and step boldly into the future, and view a PDF brochure for more info.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardNovember 29, 2023Excellence in Leadership, Rocky Mountain Synod, Region 2, Lay LeadershipoComment

Unconditional Love Leads the Way: Bishop-elect Jeff Johnson’s Inspiring Journey

Discover the inspiring story of Bishop-elect Jeff Johnson, a man shaped by adversity, community, and an unwavering belief in God's unconditional love. In an era craving genuine connection and hope, Johnson stands as a testament to resilience and inclusivity.

Read about his profound commitment to social justice, his vision for a church that embraces all, and his upcoming installation as bishop in the Sierra Pacific Synod in Living Lutheran's latest feature. Dive into a narrative of transformation and hope for a future where love knows no bounds.

ELCA, Region 2, NewsBrian FlatgardOctober 18, 2023Region 2, Sierra Pacific Synod, Living Lutheran, LGBTQIA+Comment

PLTS Signs Along the Way discernment weekend

Have you ever considered seminary? Join others in discernment at Signs Along the Way, a visit weekend at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in Berkeley. Learn more and register at Learn more and register by clicking here for this 2/25-2/27/2023 event. Many costs, including travel, are covered by PLTS.

Grand Canyon Synod, News, Region 2Brian FlatgardFebruary 14, 2023Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary, Region 2, CandidacyComment

Register now for Western States Youth Gathering

Registration prices for the Western States Youth Gathering (WSYG) are increasing on January 4, 2023! Have you registered your youth group yet? Registration prices increase $100 - so be sure to register today!

Webinar: The Rise of Christian Nationalism

The Rocky Mountain Synod shares this upcoming interview with Katherine Stewart, author of The Power Worshippers, on Wednesday, 11/2/2022, 5:30pm MST/PDT, 6:30 MDT. Register for The Rise of Christian Nationalism webinar here.

Excellence in Leadership registration deadline is 9/25/2022

“It’s not easy to be the church these days.” In response to this truth and the desire to raise up courageous, resilient, and faithful leaders, the Rocky Mountain Synod, ELCA offers Excellence in Leadership: an 18-month investment, with classes meeting 1-2 times per month, which will provide tools and resources to last a lifetime. Click here to get more info and register.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardSeptember 15, 2022Excellence in Leadership, Region 2, Rocky Mountain SynodComment

Cal Lutheran's Fifty and Better 2022 Fall session is open for registration

California Lutheran Univeristy's Fifty and Better Fall session begins September 6, 2022. Click here for PDF info, and click here to register.

Each course and lecture meets for 2 hours. All are available virtually, one is also in-person. In our virtual courses and lectures, students communicate with faculty via the chat function in Zoom. All courses and lectures are recorded and available for students to watch the next day.

Grand Canyon Synod, News, Region 2Brian FlatgardAugust 31, 2022California Lutheran University, Region 2Comment

Excellence in Leadership registration deadline is 9/2/2022

“It’s not easy to be the church these days.” In response to this truth and the desire to raise up courageous, resilient, and faithful leaders, the Rocky Mountain Synod, ELCA offers Excellence in Leadership: an 18-month investment, with classes meeting 1-2 times per month, which will provide tools and resources to last a lifetime. Click here to get more info and register.

Don’t miss out on our final cohort of Beginning a Culture of Generosity

Our final series of Beginning a Culture of Generosity sessions begins 8/20/2022. If you have thought about joining this innovative stewardship education course in previous years, but it was not the right time, this is your final opportunity to grow the generosity in your community. Rates are subsidized by the synod, click here to register today!

Excellence in Leadership journeys begin late September, 2022

Excellence in Leadership is an 18-month journey offered online through the Rocky Mountain Synod of the ELCA. Cohorts begin late September, 2022, and are open to rostered and lay leaders. Click here to learn more. Register by 9/2/2022.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardAugust 1, 2022Excellence in Leadership, Region 2, Rocky Mountain SynodComment

Thriving Leadership Formation (TLF): Contemplative Action Cohorts Forming Now!

Thriving Leadership Formation (TLF) is currently recruiting leaders and participants for the next round of Cohorts this Fall! Watch this video to hear from those who have found community and meaning through their Cohort. Click here if interested in joining a cohort. Click here if interested in serving as a Leader.

The goal of the Contemplative Action Cohorts is to foster and equip spiritual leaders for new models of ministry and church.

Revitalize your congregation's preaching ministry

Revitalize your congregation's preaching ministry by making the practice of preaching more collaborative and participatory. These six Zoom sessions will be held October 2, 2022, through January 8, 2023, and led by Rev. Dr. Shaunna Hannan, Professor of Homiletics at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary (of California Lutheran University). Interested? Fill out this form, bit.ly/LayPreachingCLU, and view more info in this post and this PDF flyer.

Sierra Pacific Synod Council Appoints Rev. Claire S. Burkat as Interim Bishop

After consultation with the presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and per the Sierra Pacific Synod Constitution (S8.54), the Sierra Pacific Synod Council has appointed the Rev. Claire S. Burkat as its interim bishop.

ELCA, NewsBrian FlatgardJune 27, 2022Region 2, Sierra Pacific SynodComment

A message from Presiding Bishop Eaton regarding Bishop Megan Rohrer

The Conference of Bishops (COB) met Sunday evening; Bishop Megan Rohrer chose not to attend. I shared that I am initiating the discipline process immediately, including suspension of Bishop Rohrer, based on additional information that has come to light. The COB strongly affirmed this decision. This process will take time, and I will provide updates as appropriate. I ask for your continued prayers for this church.

News, Letters, ELCA, Bishop EatonBrian FlatgardJune 6, 2022Bishop Rohrer, Region 2, Sierra Pacific SynodComment

Excellence in Leadership grows authentic and effective leaders

Join Deacon Janice Zimbelman in a journey of learning to lead more effectively. Deacon Janice will be participating in Excellence in Leadership, offered online through the Rocky Mountain Synod of the ELCA, starting this coming September. She is looking for rostered and lay leaders to join her in this journey of learning and growing. For more information about Excellence in Leadership: rmselca.org/excellence-in-leadership

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardJune 2, 2022Excellence in Leadership, Region 2, Rocky Mountain SynodComment

David Nagler elected bishop of ELCA Pacifica Synod

The Rev. David C. Nagler, San Diego, was elected May 20 to serve a six-year term as bishop of the Pacifica Synod of the ELCA.

ELCA, NewsBrian FlatgardJune 1, 2022Pacifica Synod, Region 2Comment

Sierra Pacific Synod: Release of the Listening Team Report

In this post we share Bishop Eaton’s letter regarding the release of the Listening Team Report. Read her letter in English and Spanish.

We also share the full Listening Team Report Regarding The Actions Of The Sierra Pacific Synod in English and Spanish.

Bishop Eaton, ELCA, Letters, NewsBrian FlatgardJune 1, 2022Sierra Pacific Synod, Region 2, Bishop RohrerComment

Sierra Pacific Synod: Bishop’s Report to the Church

After listening to the concerns of this church, careful review of the report of the Listening Team and other accompanying documents, consultation with outside legal counsel, and prayerful reflection and discernment, I have decided not to bring disciplinary charges against Bishop Rohrer.

While I am not inaugurating formal disciplinary processes at this time, there remain enough serious concerns that influence Bishop Rohrer's ability to remain impactful in their role that I have asked Bishop Rohrer for their resignation, which I believe to be in the best interest of all parties involved. Leer también en español…

A message from Presiding Bishop Eaton regarding Sierra Pacific synod listening panel

Bishop Eaton shares a message regarding the listening panel which reviewed the interactions of Bishop Megan Rohrer with Misión Latina Luterana leading up to and on Dec. 12, 2021, and asks for prayers for all concerned in these matters. Leer en español también.

Bishop Eaton, ELCA, News, Region 2Brian FlatgardMay 11, 2022Sierra Pacific Synod, Region 2Comment

2022 Thriving Leadership Formation Program assembly report

In this report, California Lutheran’s Thriving Leadership Formation Program shares an introduction video, and reminds anyone seeking spiritual community to join them to deepen friendship and your spiritual practice. Open to rostered and lay leaders.

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