The Grand Canyon Synod gives thanks for the life and ministry of Rev. Richard “Dick” Glover, retired pastor and member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Phoenix, who died on November 17, 2025. A Service of Life and Resurrection will be held Saturday, January 17, at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, with visitation at 10:30 a.m. and service at 11:00 a.m., followed by fellowship.

We invite the synod to hold Alice, the Glover family, and the St. Andrew community in prayer, trusting in God’s promises of baptismal grace, resurrection, and eternal peace in Christ.

Grand Canyon Synod, News, Prayers, In MemoriamBrian FlatgardDecember 30, 2025St. Andrew Phoenix, Capital ConferenceComment

Prayers for St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Phoenix

We uplift and pray for Rev. Kari Williamson and the people of St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Phoenix, part of the Capital Conference.

Grand Canyon Synod, Spotlight, PrayersBrian FlatgardMarch 24, 2025St. Andrew Phoenix, Capital ConferenceComment

Director of Worship and Music wanted at Saint Andrew Lutheran Church

Do you love church music, working with a choir and musicians to lead worship, and blending classical and new approaches in ways that inspire congregations to grow spiritually? Do you have an innate ability to know what music and arrangements will make a service more meaningful? If yes, you may be the person to help take the St. Andrew Lutheran Church music program to new heights.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardJuly 11, 2024Capital Conference, St. Andrew Phoenix, Help WantedComment

Director of Worship and Music needed at Saint Andrew in Phoenix

St. Andrew Lutheran Church is on the lookout for a Worship and Music Director. If you have a heart for worship and a talent for music direction, your opportunity awaits! Learn more about this part-time, salaried position and how to apply in this PDF job description.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardNovember 8, 2023Help Wanted, St. Andrew Phoenix, Capital ConferenceComment

Saint Andrew Lutheran in Phoenix seeks Maintenance and Groundskeeping Specialist

Saint Andrew Lutheran Church in Phoenix, AZ is hiring a Maintenance and Groundskeeping Specialist. This part-time role requires a dedicated individual to perform essential maintenance and groundskeeping tasks to keep the church campus in top condition.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardSeptember 28, 2023Help Wanted, St. Andrew Phoenix, Capital ConferenceComment

Growing Young with Capital Conference: Engaging the Next Generation

Join the Capital Conference as we explore "Growing Young," a book that strategizes how churches can engage younger generations more effectively. Dive into enlightening discussions, both in-person and online, across four Mondays in October.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardSeptember 20, 2023Capital Conference, St. Andrew PhoenixComment

Pastor Kari Williamson to serve as Dean of the Capital Conference

In this post, Bishop Hutterer shares a letter of thanks for the service of Pastor Sarah Stadler, Grace Lutheran in Phoenix, for her leadership as dean of the Capital Conference, and welcomes Pastor Kari Williamson, with St. Andrew in Phoenix, as the new dean effective 11/1/2022.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardOctober 27, 2022Grace Phoenix, St. Andrew Phoenix, Capital ConferenceComment

Prayers for St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Phoenix

We pray for Rev. Kari Williamson and the people of St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Phoenix, part of the Capital Conference. Visit their site at saintandrewaz.org, and their social media pages on Facebook and YouTube.

Grand Canyon Synod, PrayersBrian FlatgardOctober 4, 2022Capital Conference, St. Andrew PhoenixComment

Prayers for St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Phoenix

We pray for Rev. Kari Williamson and the people of St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Phoenix, part of the Capital Conference. Visit their site at saintandrewaz.org and their social media pages on Facebook and YouTube.

Prayers, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardNovember 23, 2021St. Andrew Phoenix, Capital ConferenceComment

POSITION FILLED: Worship and Music Director at St. Andrew Lutheran Church

St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Phoenix, is seeking a music director to continue the strong music program of the congregation. This is a part-time job and salaried position, with a tentative start date of June 1, 2021. View the job description as PDF or as a Word doc.

News, Help Wanted, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardMarch 25, 2021Help Wanted, St. Andrew Phoenix, Capital ConferenceComment

Prayers for St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Phoenix

We pray for Rev. Kari Williamson and the people of St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Phoenix, part of the Capital Conference. Visit their site at saintandrewaz.org, and their Facebook page.

PrayersBrian FlatgardDecember 18, 2020St. Andrew Phoenix, Capital ConferenceComment

Installation of Pastor Kari Williamson

We celebrate the installation of Pastor Kari Williamson!

Pastor Williamson was installed Sunday, November 8, 2020, at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Phoenix. The service is available online for viewing.

NewsBrian FlatgardNovember 10, 2020St. Andrew Phoenix, Capital Conference, Ordinations and InstallationsComment

Prayers for St. Andrew Lutheran, Phoenix

We pray for Pastor Sarah Birdsall Isakson and the people of St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Phoenix.

Prayers, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardDecember 18, 2019St. Andrew Phoenix, Capital ConferenceComment

"Blue Christmas, The Longest Night" service at St. Andrew Lutheran, Phoenix

St. Andrew Lutheran Church will host a service of “Blue Christmas, the Longest Night” on Saturday, December 21, at 7 pm. For those of us who are struggling with the Joyous Holiday Season as we experience our grief, loss, struggle, pain, and need solace!

A simple service for all! Pastor Tweedy Sombrero Navarette will share in leading the service. Light up the night, the longest night of the year. Remember the losses and ask for God’s healing.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardDecember 9, 2019St. Andrew Phoenix, Capital ConferenceComment

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