Calling all hunger champions! A new network is getting started in our synod. Join the Grand Canyon Synod Hunger Leaders Network in an initial zoom meeting on Thursday, June 24, 2021, from 6 to 7 pm MST/PDT. To register for this zoom event click here.
During our time together we will hear from ELCA World Hunger Mission Funding Director Sharon Magnuson and share with each other what's happening in our congregations.
Read MoreIn the story of creation we learn that on the seventh day God rested. From the beginning, God established a natural rhythm of work and rest. Bishop Eaton reminds us that in the midst of our busy days we need to take time for rest, for noticing creation and each other.
Read MoreOnce again, impersonators are pretending to be Bishop Hutterer, using a fake Gmail address. Please ignore these emails. The Bishop will never ask for money or gift cards via email.
Read on for more details on the fake email, how to report abuse to Google, and how to recognize scams online.
Read MoreSave the date for Lutheran Campformation Day of Service: July 7th, 2021, 9:00am to 5:30pm. View PDF flyer.
We will gather at regional sites with other Campformation friends for service projects, games, worship and more! Check lutherancampformation.com for details and registration. Registration Deadline: June 21, 2021.
Read MoreWe pray for Rev. Paul Block and the people of New Song Lutheran Church in Henderson, part of the Colorado River Conference. Visit their site at newsonganthem.com, and their social media pages on Facebook and YouTube.
Read MoreWe pray for Rev. John Schaumburg and the people of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mesa, part of the Rio Salado Conference. Visit their site at blcmesa.org, and their social media pages on Facebook and Vimeo.
Read MorePastor Robert Jones wrote to share photos and the story that Santa Cruz Lutheran Church hosted a County/ FEMA Covid Vaccination Clinic on May 19, 2021, in conjunction with their Food Pantry for people living in southwest Tucson. Nineteen people were vaccinated and many more were fed.
Read MoreWith new CDC guidelines for fully vaccinated people, we continue to show risk for unvaccinated people in our synod.
Very high risk areas are Clark, Pinal, and Santa Cruz counties.
High risk: Apache, Cochise, Coconino, Gila, Graham, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave, Navajo, Pima, Washington, and Yavapai.
Moderate risk counties are Greenlee and Yuma.
Read MoreCamp ALOMA ( Arizona Lutheran Outdoor Ministry Association), is preparing for summer camp for kids in 1st grade through high school, starting June 6, 2021.
There are weekly camps that begin on Sundays and end on Fridays. Registration is now open. Register and get more information about Arizona’s Lutheran camp in Prescott at www.campaloma.com.
Read MoreThere are many ways to volunteer for Summer Camp at Camp ALOMA in Prescott.
Volunteer for a week of Summer Camp as Camp Pastor or Camp Nurse, or at a Work Weekend to prepare for Summer Camp. You can also donate at www.campaloma.com or check out the Amazon wish list.
Read MoreStudents entering 10th-12 Grades in Fall 2021: Start your training now to become a Camp Counselor. Camp ALOMA, Prescott, is offering Junior Servant (JS) Training the week of June 6 or the week of June 27. Cost is $315. Register at www.campaloma.com.
JS's train for one week, and they continue their training by volunteering for other camp weeks during the summer. Then, starting in Summer Camp 2022, they can work at Camp ALOMA. JS Training is a great start on the path to becoming a Camp Counselor.
Read MoreRead the latest from Navajo Evangelical Lutheran Mission (NELM) in their May 2021 newsletter, featuring updates on the Navajo Mission Preparatory School and their vital, life-giving well which provides clean and safe water for the community.
Read MoreAll members of the Grand Canyon Synod are invited to participate in the Diakonia Graduation, June 11, 2021, 5 pm MST/PDT. Congratulations to our 12 graduates!
Register for the Diakonia graduation here. Registration is required this year to be a part of the graduation service, and is a separate registration from the synod assembly.
Read MoreThe pre-recorded worship service which closes our 2021 synod assembly will be available for use and download on Friday morning, June 11, 2021, for use by congregations and individuals.
The service is provided by our assembly hosts at Community Lutheran in Las Vegas, including Rev. Benjamin Bergren, Rev. Brian Ward, and Bruce Ewing. It will feature our virtual choir and a sermon from Rev. Albert Starr, our ELCA guest. The sermon will be available as a stand-alone file as well.
Read MoreSpend a summer day in the cool pines of Camp ALOMA, Prescott, at the annual Camp ALOMA Burger Bash. Saturday, June 12, 12:00pm.
There will be tasty food, plenty of camp activities (hiking, archery, crafts, etc), and fellowship with people who love outdoor ministry! Please contact Camp ALOMA to RSVP: office@campaloma.com or 928-778-1690. Donations requested.
Read MoreLast call for our first ever virtual choir. It’s not too late to submit a video if you’d like. Please do so by Monday, May 24, 2021.
Find all the instructions on our website: http://www.gcsynod.org/assembly/virtual-choir.
Read MoreAll members of the Grand Canyon Synod (not just voting members) are invited to participate in our pre-assembly gathering and Zoom social hour. The festivities begin June 11, 2021, 6 pm MST/PDT.
Come meet and get to know people from across the Synod in a relaxed atmosphere the evening before our synod assembly. Register for the pre-assembly gathering here.
Read MoreWith new CDC guidelines for fully vaccinated people, we continue to show risk for unvaccinated people in our synod. See what is safe to do if you have or have not been vaccinated. Click your county for more info, or search by county here.
Very high risk areas are Clark and Pinal counties.
The remaining counties are high risk: Apache, Cochise, Coconino, Gila, Graham, Greenlee, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave, Navajo, Pima, Santa Cruz, Washington, Yavapai, and Yuma.
Read MoreWe pray for Rev. Philip Gustafson and the people of Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church in Sun City, part of the Cactus Conference. Visit their site at shepherdofthedesertelca.org, and their Facebook page.
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