The nomination window closes on Friday, 4/23/2021 for nominations of synod council members, committee members, and voting members to attend Churchwide Assembly. Members will then be elected at our 2021 assembly.
Visit our nominations page to nominate yourself or someone else, and see the current list of nominees. Full photos and bios will be available soon.
Read MoreAs we inch closer every day to our first online assembly, June 11-12, 2021, help us to spread the word about important dates and deadlines. While detailed assembly info can be found at gcsynod.org/assembly, this post compiles dates for voting and non-voting members.
Read MoreResolutions for the 2021 Grand Canyon Synod assembly must be submitted to the Reference and Counsel Committee by the close of business on Friday, April 30, 2021. View our resolutions and memorials page for more info.
Read MorePastor Christine Stoxen, with Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chandler, writes to share that church’s commemoration of deaths during the pandemic using origami cranes made by member Ai Maruyama. Any congregation who would like origami cranes for commemoration can contact the church for more info.
Read MoreThis position supports Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church and its mission to “share God's story, grow in God's love and serve God's world together in Christ” by coordinating and performing the property maintenance functions to create a welcoming environment. View the job description for more info.
Read MoreWith nation focused on the Derek Chauvin verdict, we are aware of the struggle and pain around our relationships with those of different skin tones.
You’re invited to a Zoom workshop facilitated by Joan Crawford, who offers the rare opportunity to ask the tough questions and learn strategies we can put into immediate practice. Register by April 23, 2021 and get more info at gcsynod.org/solidarity.
Read MoreWe thank the 70 active and retired rostered ministers who checked in with Bishop Hutterer via our annual rostered minister reports. Your feedback is crucial in weaving the fabric of our synod. And your answers to financial questions help us promote the financial health of our leaders.
There’s still an opportunity to respond. Send in your report today! It takes just a few minutes.
Read MoreThese grants are intended to help congregations become vital and healthy by defining their values, strengthening their mission, noticing their context, and evaluating their ministry. Click to download the application as a Word document.
We hope that you and your community will be innovative and think outside the box. Applications are due by April 20, 2021.
Read MoreFeel the call to be a leader? Know someone who would make a good leader?
Learn more on our nominating page about open positions on synod council, job descriptions, and info on Churchwide assembly. Elections to fill these positions will take place at the 2021 Synod Assembly on June 12, 2021.
Read MoreWe pray for Rev. Allen Cassel and the people of Peace Lutheran Church in Peoria, part of the Cactus Conference. Visit their site at peaceaz.org and their YouTube page.
Read MorePastor Pam Reynolds was installed at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Sun City West, on Saturday, February 6, 2021.
We reprint an inspiring letter Pastor Reynolds wrote just before she was ordained from the church’s newsletter, Lifelines. Read it below or in this PDF.
Read MoreGenerous scholarships for congregations are available for congregations interested in the Stewardship for All Seasons program. Learn how to do year-round, ongoing stewardship, which results in more money for ministry.
For more information and a brochure about the program, please visit gcsynod.org/stewardship-for-all-seasons.
Read MoreIn conjunction with the amazing audio/video technicians and Bruce Ewing at Community Lutheran in Las Vegas, we are putting together a virtual choir as part of the 2021 Grand Canyon Synod Assembly.
The deadline to sign up for virtual choir sign up is April 30, 2021, limited to 80 people. Learn more on our virtual choir page.
Read MorePrescott’s Daily Courier ran an article featuring Pastor Tricia Lowe of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Prescott Valley. The article, For Christians, COVID-19 darkness illuminates Easter blessing of eternal life, is available on their website and in this PDF.
Read MoreWe pray for Rev. Jeffery Gallen and the people of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Goodyear, part of the Cactus Conference. Visit their site at christevangelical.org, and their YouTube page.
Read MoreA Good Friday worship service—premiering April 2, 2021, at 6pm MST/PDT—is available on the synod’s YouTube channel and in this post. It is a service of Tenebrae, with reading of the passion by leaders from the Colorado River Conference, a message from Bishop Hutterer, and special music. Download the order of worship in PDF or as a Word doc.
Our thanks to Pastor Jason Adams, (Reformation Lutheran, Las Vegas) for heading up this project.
Read MoreLutheran Social Services of the Southwest (LSS-SW) is soliciting items for recently released asylum-seekers. They travel for up to 3 days to their destination in the U.S. All items (see the full list in this post) are non-perishable and can be collected over time, individually/as a group.
Drop items off at their office: 2502 E. University Drive, Suite 125, Phoenix, AZ 85034. If interested, email cshurtz@lss-sw.org.
Read MoreGrace Lutheran in Phoenix is seeking a full-time coordinator for their summer heat respite program, May 15-September 15, 2021. View the job description as a PDF or as a Word doc.
Send your resume, cover letter, and at least two references to Pastor Sarah Stadler at pastorsarah@graceinthecity.com. For questions, you may reach Pastor Sarah at the Grace office at 602-258-3787.
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