This week’s ordination anniversaries are:
Rev. Charles Newman, Crossroads, San Tan Valley, who celebrates 17 years on May 15.
Rev. Nelson Sulouff who celebrates 63 years on May 16.
Deacon Mary Jayne Baker who celebrates 10 years on May 22.
Rev. Stephen J. Hammer who celebrates 40 years on May 25.
Rev. Debra Slifer who celebrates 35 years on May 25.
Revs. David and Diane Drach-Meinel, Christ the Servant, Henderson, who celebrate 35 years on May 26.
This week, the Office of the Bishop team preaches at various congregations, attends board meetings, and keeps the business of the office moving through yearly scheduled audits. We also include photos from First Call Theological Education.
Read MoreLutheran Church of the Foothills, Tucson shares a video for their synod assembly report. The congregation received a grant from the Grand Canyon Synod to construct their audio/visual booth.
Read MoreRead the 2022 Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service synod assembly report as a PDF or in this post.
“Like all of you, we found ourselves facing parallel crises: the continuing Covid-19 pandemic, an influx of vulnerable immigrant children at our border, and the devastating refugee criss in Afghanistan. While it was an incredibly difficult year in many ways, it was also one of the most inspiring in our 83-year history.”
Read MoreRead the 2022 ELCA Federal Credit Union synod assembly report as a PDF.
“The ELCA Federal Credit Union, founded in 2016, provides a full suite of financial products and services to members, congregations and ministries of the ELCA. We are the first of the ELCA’s financial ministries to offer loans to individuals. The Credit Union offers a rich variety of products—from savings and checking accounts and CDs ... to loans, lines of credit and credit cards.”
Read MoreRead the 2022 Mission Investment Fund synod assembly report as a PDF and watch a report video.
“The Mission Investment Fund, a financial services ministry of the ELCA, provides a strong, stable, faith-based way for individuals, congregations, and ministries to achieve their financial goals. We put investments to work to fund building and renovation loans for congregations and partner ministries, including social service agencies and outdoor camps.”
Read MoreRead the 2022 Portico synod assembly report as a PDF or in this post, and watch the report video from Andrea Arey, Regional Representative for Regions 1 and 2.
“As the benefits ministry of the ELCA, Portico cares for those who serve. We walk with you in times of joy and in times of challenge.”
Read MoreRead the 2022 Mosaic synod assembly report as a PDF or in this post.
Mosaic serves more than 5,200 people in 13 states and 750 communities, including Phoenix, Prescott, and Tucson. Services are tailored to meet individual needs and goals, allowing people to be as independent as possible. Services are designed for people with disabilities, mental and behavioral health needs and autism, as well as aging adults.
Read MoreOur regional gift planners, Lisa Higginbotham, CFRE and Josh Kerney of ELCA Foundation, share the wide array of resources easily implemented with their help and designed to drive increased engagement and gifts written to your congregation. View as PDF or in this post.
Read MoreIn the April 2022 Crucible Newsletter. Told Bolsinger shares insights on leading through the “little ice age” we are from the massive disruption of Covid-19. Two bits of advice: first, don’t predict, prototype; and second, keep clear on what will NEVER change. Read the full newsletter here.
Read MoreHannah Manzanares, member of both the Grand Canyon Synod Council and Churchwide Council, lets us know that Camp Aloma in Prescott is looking for three male counselors, one female counselor and camp nurses. Read more in this post and contact Camp Aloma for more details.
Read MoreWe pray for Rev. Tina Mills, interim pastor Doris Nolan, and the people of Our Savior’s of East Mesa Lutheran Church in Mesa and Gold Canyon, part of the Rio Salado Conference. Visit their site at oslcaz.org, and their Facebook page.
Read MoreSave $20 when you register early for our June 10-11, 2022 synod assembly. Visitors can view via livestream at no cost. Lay voting members and rostered ministers (active and retired) all use the same registration. Click here to register.
$140 early bird registration runs through 4/22/2022. $160 registration ends 5/27/2022.
Read MoreWe thank Pastor David Brandfass, our outgoing Synod Secretary, for his work in updating our constitution. He’s made formatting updates to be aligned with the churchwide organization, as well as added user-friendly features like a table of contents.
The PDF is now hyperlinked so you no longer have to scroll through dozens of pages to get where you want to go. Each page also has back to the table of contents link. View the Grand Canyon Synod Constitution as a PDF here.
Read MoreThis full-day retreat will engage you in a thoughtful and inspiring look at the stories of how you came to be the person you are and the qualities of your life that can be a true legacy to future generations. Hosted at Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center. Saturday, September 10, 2022, 9am–4pm MST.
Read MoreThis week we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of Rev. Christine Stoxen, Rev. Jonathan Heilner, Rev. Richard Glover, Rev. Phillip Hausknecht, Rev. Mel Soderberg, Rev. Patricia Reed, and Deacon Laura Book.
Read MoreFirst Call Theological Education, stewardship, and assembly planning are just some of the work we get to do as Office of the Bishop this week.
Read MoreWe share this simple and ingenious testimony of Easter created by Working Preacher, fom the Center for Biblical Preaching at Luther Seminary.
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