We share this story of collaboration between two youth groups in different parts of Arizona.
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We pray for Rev. Sarah Isakson and the people of Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church in Phoenix, part of the Capital Conference. Visit their site at faithalive.com, and their social media pages on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.
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We pray for Rev. Christine Stoxen and the people of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chandler, part of the Fiesta Conference. Visit their site at htlutheran.com/, and their social media pages on Facebook and YouTube.
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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.
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As 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.
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Resolutions 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.
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Pastor 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.
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This 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.
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With 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.
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We 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.
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These 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.
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Feel 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.
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We 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.
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Pastor 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.
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Generous 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.
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In 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.
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Prescott’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.
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