Please pray for seminarians from across the Grand Canyon Synod.

Veronica Alvarez: Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary
Kylee Bestenlehner: Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago
Wanda Frenchman: Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary
Julie Gerrish: Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary
Morgan Kaus: Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago
Gail Kenny: Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago
Wyatt Linde: Princeton Theological Seminary
Zachary Nance: Wartburg Theological Seminary
Luis Ochoa: Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary
Glenn Schrader: Wartburg Theological Seminary
Jennie Smith: Luther Seminary
Cari States-Codding: United Lutheran Seminary
Judi Tyler: Luther Seminary
Daniel Volkmann: Wartburg Theological Seminary
Daniel Weichart: Luther Seminary
Judy Wold: Trinity Lutheran Seminary

Click here to register for a Grant Application Q&A Webinar, September 7, 2021, 5:00 pm MST/PDT.

Learn about our two categories of 2022 grant applications (Project Support Grants, and Adapting, Connecting, Transforming, and Sustaining (ACTS) Grants) and learn how to apply. More info at gcsynod.org/grants.

News, Grand Canyon Synod, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardSeptember 1, 2021GCS Grants Program, Grants, 2022 Grand Canyon Synod GrantsComment

A Cup of Generosity: Not just about money

Generosity is not just about our money. It is an attitude. It is a way of viewing the world. I was sitting watching the news and bemoaning the fate of the Afghans who had supported the US and their possible fate. Like for most people it brought me memories of the fall of South Vietnam and the plight of those who had aided the US.

Prayers for Esperanza Lutheran Church in Phoenix

We pray for Rev. Annemarie Burke, Deacon Connie Rose-Kamprath, and the people of Esperanza Lutheran Church in Phoenix, part of the Fiesta Conference. Visit their site at myesperanza.org, and their social media pages on Facebook and Twitter.

Prayers, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardAugust 31, 2021Esperanza Phoenix, Fiesta ConferenceComment

Bishop Hutterer: Our call to do God’s work

In this season of Labor Day and “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday, our nation and the ELCA focuses on the nature of work. As the pandemic and natural disasters continue, our call to do God’s work becomes clearer, louder, and more urgent.

Bishop's Fall Gathering to be fully online

The 2021 Bishop’s Fall Gathering (October 18-19, 2021) will occur online via Zoom. This decision to gather online was difficult to make, as we were excited for the long-awaited chance of in-person camaraderie.

With Covid uncertainties, we made this choice out of an abundance of caution. We hope an online gathering brings in more people as it eliminates travel requirements and choices for our special guests and attendees (all active rostered ministers, retired ministers serving as interim pastors, and synod council.)

News, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardAugust 31, 20212021 Bishop's Fall GatheringComment

Prayers for Covenant Lutheran Church in Quartzsite

We pray for Rev. Kevin Meyer and the people of Covenant Lutheran Church in Quartzsite, part of the Cactus Conference. Visit their Facebook page.

Prayers, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardAugust 30, 2021Covenant Quartzsite, Cactus ConferenceComment

Growing Fervent Voices

As part of our Growing Generosity Appeal, we present this video on growing future ministries in the Grand Canyon Synod, planting seeds for Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona ($70,000) and Lutheran Engagement and Advocacy in Nevada ($30,000). Learn more at gcsynod.org/generosity/fervent-voices.

Get ready for 2022 Grand Canyon Synod Grants

For 2022, the Grand Canyon Synod is offering two categories of grant applications: Project Support Grants, and Adapting, Connecting, Transforming, and Sustaining (ACTS) Grants. More info at gcsynod.org/grants.

Grant Application Q&A Webinar: September 7, 2021, 5:00 pm MST/PDT
Grant Application submission window opens: September 13, 2021
Grant Submission deadline: October 15, 2021

Covid-19 exposure risk: 8/26/2021

Risk levels for unvaccinated people in the synod continue to grow.

Extremely high risk counties for unvaccinated people in our synod include Clark, Coconino, Gila, Greenlee, Graham, Maricopa, Mohave, Navajo, Pinal, Yavapai, Yuma and Washington counties.
Very high risk counties include Apache, Cochise, La Paz, Pima, and Santa Cruz.

News, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardAugust 26, 2021CoronavirusComment

Office of the Bishop Updates: 8/27/2021

The Office of the Bishop team meets with leaders around the synod regarding collaborations, preaching, campus ministry, and stewardship.

View all the details for each team member in this post.

Refugee resettlement program needs repair

With the Afghan crisis shining light on the refugee resettlement program’s inadequacies, Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest gathered 675 letters for Senators and Representatives in support of the refugee resettlement program.

Amid overseas crisis, Phoenix-area nonprofits expect more Afghan refugees

Amid the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, local nonprofits expect large numbers of Afghan refugees to be coming to the U.S. and to Phoenix. Read and watch the story on AZfamily.com featuring Connie Phillips, president and CEO of Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest.

Prayers for Iglesia Luterana Vida Nueva in Glendale

We pray for Rev. Joaquin Garcia and the people of Iglesia Luterana Vida Nueva in Glendale, part of the Capital Conference. Visit their site at facebook.com/Ilvidanueva.

Prayers, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardAugust 25, 2021Vida Nueva Phoenix, Capital ConferenceComment

Prayers for Trinity Lutheran Church in Phoenix

We pray for Rev. Mary Louise Frenchman and the people of Trinity Lutheran Church in Phoenix, part of the Capital Conference. Visit their site at tlcphx.org, and their social media pages on Facebook.

Prayers, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardAugust 24, 2021Trinity Phoenix, Capital ConferenceComment

Bishop Hutterer: The languages of our heart

The Wisdom Keepers Program is an exciting new way to communicate Jesus, connect people, and create possibilities. It is an amazing opportunity for accompanying the local community as we rediscover the Gospel as interpreted through Navajo culture, traditions, and language.

Community free food bank is great success

The Navajo Lutheran Mission’s new partnership with St. Mary’s Food Bank is quickly becoming a blessing for Rock Point families.

Twice each month, a semi-load of critical meat, vegetables and other foodstuffs is delivered to the mission's new, huge, walk-in cooler and freezer.

Family Systems & Critical Thinking: Leaders Facing Challenge, Change Future

Spirit in the Desert presents a leaders' retreat to learn & apply the basic concepts in real-life family, church and work settings. Sunday, April 24, 2022 - Wednesday, April 27, 2022.

News, Grand Canyon Synod, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardAugust 23, 2021Spirit in the Desert Retreat CenterComment

A Soul from Minnesota by Allen Nohre: Spirited Book Club

Allen Nohre facilitates Spirited Book Club's discussion of his book of personal essays on family, fate and life titled A Soul from Minnesota. Presented online by Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center.

Click either date for more info and registration: Thursday, 9/9/2021, 2–3 pm MST/PDT or Thursday, 9/23/2021, 2–3 pm MST/PDT.

POSITION FILLED: Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center has opening in housekeeping

The Housekeeping position is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of all buildings applicable to the operations of Spirit in the Desert. This is a part-time position that sometimes requires weekend hours.

Download Housekeeping job description. Applications can be sent to Eric Simonson or call Eric at 480.488.5218.

News, Help Wanted, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardAugust 19, 2021Help Wanted, Spirit in the Desert Retreat CenterComment