Author Ron Rude joins Spirited Book Club to discuss his book, Amending the Christian Story: The Natural Sciences as a Window into Grounded Faith and Sustainable Living. This online gathering is hosted by Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center. Click either of two dates to register:
Read MoreThe Hunger Leaders Network meeting on Tuesday, January 25 at 6pm MST will feature a special guest speaker: The Rev. Elizabeth Eaton, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Bishop Eaton will pop in to the virtual meeting for 5-10 minutes to bring greetings and share updates from the ELCA churchwide. More info: January 2022 Agenda, Join Hunger Leaders Network, Join Zoom meeting.
Read MoreRev. Tina Mills, with Our Savior’s in Mesa, celebrates 11 years of ordination on January 25.
Rev. David Sivecz celebrates 4 years of ordination on January 27.
Deacon Carol Arnold celebrates 40 years of ordination on January 27.
After many years of no increase, the recommended stipend for a substitute/fill-in pastor and deacon is now:
$200 for preaching one service. $50 for each additional service that same weekend.
Mileage reimbursement at the current IRS rate.
Hotel room if overnight needed.
Visit our substitute page for a list of pastors and deacons available.
Read MoreWe pray for Rev. Stephen Talmage, Rev. Nanette Christofferson and the people of Love of Christ Lutheran Church in Mesa, part of the Rio Salado Conference. Visit their site at loveofchristchurch.net, and their social media pages on Facebook and YouTube.
Read MoreWe pray for Rev. Tim Eighmy and the people of Community Lutheran Church in Bullhead City, part of the Colorado River Conference. Visit their site at clcbhc.com, and their social media pages on Facebook and YouTube.
Read MoreAs part of their Lutheran Toolbox, the Grand Canyon Synod Diakonia invites you to explore “Public Ministries: Motivation, Resources, Challenges, and the Role of Lay Leadership,” led by Rev. Heidi Neumark.
Via Zoom. Saturday, 2/5/2022, 11am–1pm MST, 10am-noon PST. Open to everyone, $20.00. Register at diakoniaaz.org, click under events.
Read MoreA contingent of the Office of the Bishop heads to Nevada for the Ordination of Lourdes Olson and to visit many congregations in the Colorado River Conference. We also share photos from the Installation of Rev. Ruby Myers.
Read MoreLutherans from across the state will gather at the Arizona Capitol Rose Garden for a day of advocacy on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, 8:30–10:30 am MST to learn, to witness, and voice our common needs in the public square, activating our faith in love.
Speakers include Bishop Hutterer, Speaker of the House Russell “Rusty” Bowers, Rep. Jennifer Longdon, LSS-SW President Connie Phillips, and Hunger Advocacy Coalition Partners, including Arizona Food Bank Network, Bread for the World, WHEAT, Pinnacle Prevention, and more!
Read MoreLove of Christ in Mesa seeks a Coordinator of Faith Formation among Families with Young Children. Part-time, five hours per week. Contact the church to apply. View the job description in this post or this PDF.
Read MoreWe pray for the family of Rev. Paul Benson, who died on January 1, 2022. He was 88 years old.
A service will be held at American Lutheran Church in Sun City, AZ, Saturday 1/29/2022, 11am MST. A light lunch will be served following the service.
Read MoreWe pray for the friends, family, and former congregations of Rev. Harold D. Stromer, who died January 7, 2022. We especially lift up his wife Kathryn in prayer.
After retirement, Harold and Kathy moved to Sun City West, AZ where he continued his work by serving as interim pastor for Desert Cross Lutheran Church, Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Celebration Lutheran Church and Spirit of Grace Lutheran Church.
Read MoreWe continue to celebrate upcoming ordination celebrations.
Rev. Annemarie Burke celebrates 16 years of ordination on January 15. She serves Esperanza Lutheran in Phoenix, part of the Fiesta Conference.
Soon-to-be Rev. Lourdes Olson will be ordained this Saturday, 1/15/2021, 11am PST, 12pm MST, at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church in Las Vegas. Lourdes has been called to serve New Song Lutheran in Henderson.
Read MoreThe Omicron wave is fully in the Southwest. Cases and hospitalizations are at an all-time high throughout our synod. All counties are at extremely high levels of risk for unvaccinated people.
Read MoreWe pray for Rev. Brent Maxwell and the people of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Phoenix, part of the Northeast Valley Conference. Visit their site at gloriadeiaz.org, and their social media pages on Facebook.
We pray the Holy Spirit is at work as they conduct online worship with Palo Cristi Presbyterian Church, part of the process of merging those faith communities. As a federated church with standing in both the ELCA and the Presbytery, they will take on a new name and re-establish as a newly formed faith community that is open and inclusive to all.
Read MoreThe Southwest California Synod and the African Descent Lutheran Association, LA, present a Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration and Commemoration Worship Service, January 16, 2022, 4pm MST, 3pm MST, at adla-la.org. Guest preacher: The Rev. Patricia Ann Curtis Davenport, Bishop, Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod.
Read MoreWith gratitude to God and in the spirit of continuing education and adventure, a “Scholarship for International Travel” program has been established for Grand Canyon Synod pastors who have been ordained for 10 years or less. Six scholarships of $6,000 over three years is available.
This scholarship program is being made available by a synod pastor and spouse because they are grateful for such experiences in their own lives and ministries, and want to make similar opportunities available to others. The fund will be administered by the Grand Canyon Synod.
Read MoreLutheran Campus Ministry, Arizona State University, is hiring a part-time Campus Ministry Associate to work with the Campus Pastor to oversee, implement, and lead the campus ministry program at the ASU Tempe (main) campus.
Position begins August 15, 2022. Interested? Contact Pastor Gary McCluskey, asulcm@gmail.com, 480.967.3543, www.ulctempe.org to apply. View job description as PDF. 75% discount on graduate school tuition can be arranged with this position along with a salary.
Read MoreGrace Lutheran Church in Phoenix is seeking an administrative assistant, who provides office and clerical support to the pastor by ensuring efficient operation of the church office. View the job description here.
Send your cover letter, resume, and at least two references to Pastor Sarah Stadler at pastorsarah@graceinthecity.com. For questions, contact Pastor Sarah at the Grace office at 602-258-3787.
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