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Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage and Oberammergau Passion Play trips

Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage and Oberammergau Passion Play trips

Join Rev. Judith Rainforth, Pastor of Spirituality & Care at American Lutheran Church in Sun City, on these two trips of a lifetime.

The 2022 Oberammergau Passion Play trip is June 19 – 30, 2022. This once every decade experience is wrapped in the Footsteps of Paul through Greece & Italy, along with the beauty, culture, and history of Austria & Germany. Register at bit.ly/36hQiBY or download the brochure.

Or walk the Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage using the Coastal Route through Portugal and Spain on ancient paths that crisscross forests and villages, April 19 – May 2, 2022. Register at bit.ly/36Ixr2J or download the brochure.

News, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardOctober 15, 2021American Sun City, Cactus ConferenceComment

10/15/2021 is final day to apply for Grand Canyon Synod Grants

10/15/2021 is final day to apply for Grand Canyon Synod Grants

Visit gcsynod.org/grants to get more info and apply for over $200,000 available in Project Support Grants, and Adapting, Connecting, Transforming, and Sustaining (ACTS) Grants. Submit applications by 10/15/2021.

You can also view our Q&A webinar and resources in this blog post.

News, Grand Canyon Synod, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardOctober 15, 2021GCS Grants Program, 2022 Grand Canyon Synod GrantsComment

Covid-19 exposure risk: 10/14/2021

Covid-19 exposure risk: 10/14/2021

Risk levels in our synod’s counties remained extremely or very high for unvaccinated people.

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

News, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardOctober 14, 2021CoronavirusComment

Office of the Bishop Updates: 10/15/2021

Office of the Bishop Updates: 10/15/2021

It’s all hands on deck for the Bishop’s Fall Gathering, online with Presiding Bishop Eaton and Ryan Panzer as a guests. Many of the team will also be at the Installation of Pastor Sandy Jones at Bethany Lutheran Church in Scottsdale and the Installation of Pastor Ryan Hersch at Peace Lutheran Church in Peoria.

News, Bishop Hutterer, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardOctober 14, 2021Office of the BishopComment

ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton and Ryan Panzer are featured guests at 2021 Bishop's Fall Gathering

ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton and Ryan Panzer are featured guests at 2021 Bishop's Fall Gathering

We’re delighted to welcome ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton and Ryan Panzer to our 2021 Bishop's Fall Gathering, held online, October 18-19, 2021. All active rostered ministers, retired ministers serving as interim pastors, and synod council members are invited.

Participants are encouraged to download and print this PDF which includes our order of worship, as well as a workbook to use during Ryan Panzer’s hybrid ministry presentation.

News, Bishop Eaton, Bishop Hutterer, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardOctober 14, 20212021 Bishop's Fall Gathering, Ryan PanzerComment

Prayers for Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Buckeye

Prayers for Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Buckeye

We pray for Rev. Roland Harder and the people of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Buckeye, part of the Cactus Conference.

Prayers, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardOctober 13, 2021Our Saviour's Buckeye, Cactus ConferenceComment

Camp ALOMA, Prescott, open for retreat season

Camp ALOMA, Prescott, open for retreat season

Call Camp ALOMA (campaloma.com) to schedule a retreat for your youth group, outdoor bible study group, church leadership retreat, and much more. Want to get away with the family for a weekend? Rent one of the smaller cabins we have to offer.

News, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardOctober 13, 2021Camp ALOMAComment

Prayers for St. John’s Episcopal Lutheran Church in Williams

Prayers for St. John’s Episcopal Lutheran Church in Williams

We pray for The Rev. Cheryl Fox and the people of St. John’s Episcopal Lutheran Church in Williams, part of the High Country Conference. Visit their site at stjohnswilliamsaz.org and their Facebook page.

Prayers, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardOctober 13, 2021St. John's Episcopal, High Country ConferenceComment

Installation of Pastor Ryan Hersch at Peace Lutheran Church in Peoria

Installation of Pastor Ryan Hersch at Peace Lutheran Church in Peoria

Bishop Hutterer will preach and preside at the installation of Pastor Ryan Hersch at Peace Lutheran Church in Peoria, part of the Cactus Conference. Find the church at peaceaz.org and 18265 North 89th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85382.

All are welcome Sunday, October 17, 2021 at 3 pm. By scheduling the installation in the afternoon, Peace Lutheran is able to welcome the pastors, deacons, and members of our conference’s congregations to join us for this happy occasion. Pastors are invited to robe, the color of the day is green.

Bishop Hutterer, News, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardOctober 13, 2021Peace Peoria, Cactus Conference, Ordinations and InstallationsComment

Installation of Pastor Sandy Jones at Bethany Lutheran Church in Scottsdale

Installation of Pastor Sandy Jones at Bethany Lutheran Church in Scottsdale

Bethany Lutheran Church in Scottsdale, part of the Northeast Valley Conference, invites you to join Bishop Hutterer in celebrating the installation of Sandy Jones, Sunday, October 17, 2021 at 9 am. Pastors are invited to robe.

Located 4300 North 82nd Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85281. Visit their site at bethanyscottsdale.com.

Bishop Hutterer, News, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardOctober 13, 2021Bethany Scottsdale, Northeast Valley Conference, Ordinations and InstallationsComment

Station Coffee Company opens its doors to community

Station Coffee Company opens its doors to community

The Station Coffee Company, launched by Crossroads Church in San Tan Valley, is now open Monday-Saturday, 6am-3pm, 130 N. Main Street in Florence, AZ. During October, receive 10% off your coffee order with the code “ELCA.” Join Crossroads and the synod at the ribbon cutting ceremony on October 22, 2021, at 2:30pm.

Pastor Charles Newman from Crossroads says, "The Station Coffee Company is a premiere coffee shop and event space that draws on the Town of Florence’s historic past while creating a thriving future."

News, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardOctober 12, 2021Crossroads San Tan Valley, Rio Salado ConferenceComment

Laura Krueger re-elected to WELCA Executive Board

Laura Krueger re-elected to WELCA Executive Board

Laura Krueger, of Avondale, Ariz., was re-elected to the churchwide executive board of Women of the ELCA at its August 3-5, 2021, convention. This is Laura’s second term on the board that provides leadership to the churchwide women’s organization. Learn more in this WELCA news story.

ELCA, News, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardOctober 12, 2021WELCA, GCS WELCAComment

Covid-19 exposure risk: 10/7/2021

Covid-19 exposure risk: 10/7/2021

Risk levels in our synod’s counties remained the same: extremely or very high for unvaccinated people.

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

News, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardOctober 7, 2021CoronavirusComment

Office of the Bishop Updates: 10/8/2021

Office of the Bishop Updates: 10/8/2021

This week, the Office of the Bishop team attends the synod council meeting, prepares for and celebrates installations, and takes some time off.

News, Bishop Hutterer, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardOctober 7, 2021Office of the BishopComment

Leadership for God's Future: Service on the Congregational Council

Leadership for God's Future: Service on the Congregational Council

Northern-Texas Northern Louisiana Synod will be doing a series of free online Congregational Council trainings beginning on October 21, 2021 and running 5 consecutive Thursdays from 7-8:15pm. CST. We will have a variety of presenters through the course of the sessions. Each session stands alone individually. The registration link is here: tiny.one/ntnlleads.

Grand Canyon Synod, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardOctober 7, 2021 Comment

California Lutheran President Lori Varlotta to visit Scottsdale

California Lutheran President Lori Varlotta to visit Scottsdale

You're invited to meet California Lutheran University President Lori Varlotta for happy hour when she visits Scottsdale in October. Join fellow alumni, families, and friends to hear exciting campus updates and connect with your local Cal Lutheran & PLTS communities.

Saturday, October 16, 2021, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Barrio Queen - Scottsdale, 7114 East Stetson Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85251. Enjoy beer, wine, soda, light appetizers, and Cal Lu swag! RSVP Here by October 11, 2021.

News, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardOctober 7, 2021Region 2, California Lutheran University, Pacific Lutheran Theological SeminaryComment

Santa Cruz Lutheran Church promotes bike safety after hit-and-run involving pastor

Santa Cruz Lutheran Church promotes bike safety after hit-and-run involving pastor

Pastor Robert Jones with shares a tv news report on a recent bike safety rodeo hosted by Santa Cruz Lutheran Church in partnership with the Drexel Heights Fire Department, the Pima County Sheriff's Office and the Living Streets Alliance. Twenty children received free helmets and got bike safety tune ups. Watch on kold.com.

News, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardOctober 7, 2021In the News, Santa Cruz Tucson, Kino ConferenceComment

Prayers for Spirit of Hope Lutheran Church in Mesa

Prayers for Spirit of Hope Lutheran Church in Mesa

We pray for Rev. Tony Scheer and the people of Spirit of Hope Lutheran Church in Mesa, part of the Rio Salado Conference. Visit their site at spiritofhopelutheran.com, and their social media pages on Facebook and YouTube.

Prayers, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardOctober 6, 2021Spirit of Hope Mesa, Rio Salado ConferenceComment

POSITION FILLED: Office of the Bishop seeks Finance Administrator

POSITION FILLED: Office of the Bishop seeks Finance Administrator

The Finance Administrator reports to the Bishop and is responsible for the overall financial life of the synod, working with the Director of Administration & Events and the Treasurer. This is a part time hourly position, with compensation based on qualifications and experience. View the job description in Word or PDF.

News, Help Wanted, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardOctober 6, 2021Office of the Bishop, Help WantedComment

Lutheran Advocacy Day at the Legislature

Lutheran Advocacy Day at the Legislature

Lutherans and friends of Lutherans from across the state will gather at the Arizona Capitol Rose Garden for a day of advocacy on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 from 8:30 am - 10:30 am to learn, to witness, and voice our common needs in the public square, activating our faith in love.

News, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardOctober 5, 2021Advocacy, Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona (LAMA)Comment