Former Bishop Lowell Almen brings our attention to Madagascar, where for the fifth time in six weeks, heavy rain and destructive wind are blowing in from the Indian Ocean: “Sitting off the coast of southeastern African, the island seems to escape the attention of much of the world.”
In this post, we pray for the people of the Malagasy Lutheran Church (part of the Lutheran World Federation) and the whole population of the island of Madagascar.
Read MoreGrace Lutheran Church, Phoenix, seeks a caretaker to clean, oversee property maintenance and repair, set up for events, and provide hospitality to outside groups. Read the job description in this post, or as a Word doc or PDF.
Read MoreLord of Grace Lutheran Church in Tucson is giving away 65 regular print NIV bibles and 35 large print NIV bibles, as well as a conference table (heavy table with a wobbly leg, will need reinforcement, 94” x144”).
Need to pick up in Tucson at Lord of Grace Lutheran Church. Office hours Monday-Friday, 9am to 1pm. Call Niki to work out the details. (520) 744-7400.
Read MoreOpenings are still available for the Grand Canyon Synod Holy Land Trip, led by Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer and Rev. Mark Holman.: January 2-11, 2023. View information on the trip here and view a PDF here.
Read MoreCommunity of Grace Lutheran in Peoria is looking for a part-time Staff Accountant. This flexible position would be 20-30 hours per month (weekly duties vary, but approximately 2-8 hours per week), and can be done mostly remotely.
It would require some office time to file paperwork, and especially to retrieve files during the compilation process with our independent CPA. View the job description here and apply here. For more information, email michelle@boldrecklessgrace.org.
Read MoreLutheran Social Services of the Southwest has compiled a calendar (PDF) and resources to support LSS-SW clients and your broader community throughout the season of Lent. Each day, you'll find a way to participate and be involved in making a difference. Learn more at lss-sw.org/lent-with-lss.
Read MoreGrand Canyon Synod pastors who have been ordained for 10 years or less are encouraged to apply for a Scholarship for International Travel Grant by March 1, 2022. Six scholarships of $6,000 over three years are available.
Read MoreThe installation of Rev. Michael Sager as senior pastor of Desert Hills Lutheran Church in Green Valley is Sunday, 3/27/2022 at 3pm MST/PST.
Bishop Hutterer will preside. Clergy are invited to vest and process.
Read MoreThe installation of Lourdes Olson will be Saturday, 2/26/2022, 5pm PST, 6pm MST, at New Song Lutheran in Henderson. There will be a reception after worship and a concert featuring Opera On Tap at 7:00pm.
Read MoreWe pray for Rev. Charles Newman and the people of Crossroads Lutheran Church in San Tan Valley, part of the Rio Salado Conference. Visit their site at iamcrossroads.org, and their social media pages on Facebook and YouTube.
Read MoreWe pray for Rev. Robert Jones and the people of Santa Cruz Lutheran Church in Tucson, part of the Santa Cruz Conference. Visit their site at santacruzlutheran.org and their Facebook page.
Read MoreSpirited Book Club discusses Bewilderment, a heartrending novel from the Pulitzer Prize-winning and #1 New York Times best-selling author, Richard Powers. The online club is FREE, register here. Thursday, March 10, 2022, 2-3pm MST, 1-2pm PST.
Read MoreWe thank the 78 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.
Send in your report today! It takes just a few minutes.
Read MoreRev. Barbara Bengtson, retired, celebrates 28 years on February 20, 2022.
Rev. Miguel Gomez-Acosta, Director for Evangelical Mission and Bishop’s Associate for Congregational Vitality, celebrates 13 years on February 22, 2022.
Rev. Robert Kleinke, Central Lutheran in Arizona City & Casa Grande, celebrates 41 years on February 20, 2022.
Rev. Peter Perry, St. John’s Lutheran in Glendale, celebrates 25 years on February 23, 2022.
Rev. Paul Block, New Song Lutheran in Henderson, celebrates 21 years on February 24, 2022.
The Gift of Years retreat helps you transform your story of aging with mastery and purpose and learn to live abundantly in your remaining years. February 28–March 2, 2022 at Spirit in the Desert. Learn more and register here.
“Our spiritual obligation is to age well, so that others who meet us have the courage and spiritual depth to do the same.” –Joan Chittister
Read MoreNew coronavirus cases have declined more than 80 percent from their peak in mid-January. Still, daily case reports remain well above 100,000 per day in the US.
Fully vaccinated rates remain at roughly 60% of our synod’s population. All counties are at extremely high levels of risk for unvaccinated people.
Read MoreThe Office of the Bishop staff attends many leadership meetings across the synod and ELCA in the coming days. Photos from Bishop Hutterer’s visit to Covenant Lutheran in Quartzite are also in this post.
Read MoreWe pray for Rev. Matthew Wiswall and the people of Resurrection Lutheran Church in Scottsdale, part of the Northeast Valley Conference. Visit their site at rlc-scottsdale.org and their Facebook page.
Read MoreCalifornia Lutheran University invites applications and nominations for the position of University Pastor. Cal Lutheran is a forward-facing, private liberal arts and sciences, faith-based institution in the mid-21st century. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), we are searching for candidates with a demonstrated commitment to and success working in diverse multi-religious, multi-cultural and multi-racial communities. Download a profile of the position as PDF. Applicants may apply here.
Read MoreWe give thanks for the marriage of Pastor Randy Winsand & Alicia Gaston, who were married Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Ascension Lutheran Church in Paradise Valley.
Eternal God, without your grace no promise is sure. Strengthen Pastor Randy Winsand & Alicia Gaston with patience, kindness, gentleness, and all other gifts of your Spirit, so that they may fulfill the vows they have made. Keep them faithful to each other and to you. Fill them with such love and joy that they may build a home of peace and welcome. Guide them by your word to serve you all their days; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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