We pray for Rev. Christopher Heller, Rev. Glenn Zorb and the people of Mountain View Lutheran Church in Phoenix, part of the Fiesta Conference. Visit their site at mvlutheran.org, and their social media pages on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.
Read MoreWe pray for Rev. Kurt Fangmeier and the people of Living Christ Lutheran Church in Flagstaff, part of the High Country Conference. Visit their site at lclcflag.org, and their social media pages on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.
Read MoreThe Spirited Book Club discusses This Here Flesh: Spirituality, Liberation, and the Stories That Make Us, the stunning NYT bestseller by Cole Arthur Riley. The online club is FREE, register here. 8/11/2022, read the first half or more, 8/25/2022, read the last half.
In her stunning debut, the creator of Black Liturgies weaves stories from three generations of her family alongside contemplative reflections to discover the “necessary rituals” that connect us with our belonging, dignity, and liberation.
Read MoreWe pray for Rev. David Wold’s family and friends, especially his wife Darlene, after he passed away peacefully on July 16, 2022, surrounded by his family.
Read MoreThe Islamic Speakers Bureau of Arizona (ISBA) presents A Tri-Faith Discussion: Do You Believe in Miracles?
Tuesday, August 9, 2022, 6pm MST/PDT, 5pm MDT via zoom. Presenters will be Rabbi Helen Cohn, Pastor Dr. Judith Rainforth, and Imam Didmar Faja. Register here.
Read MoreWe pray for Rev. Craig Larson, Rev. Daniel Valasakos and the people of Mount Zion Lutheran Church in Tucson, part of the Santa Cruz Conference. Visit their site at mountzionelca.com, and their social media pages on Facebook and YouTube.
Read MoreAt the Office of the Bishop, we prepare for upcoming fall events, do some traveling, and take some time to do maintenance on our data systems. We also share Bishop Hutterer’s photos from Campformation, the installation of Rev. Jose Valenzuela at Community of Grace in Peoria, and visits to Faith Lutheran in Yuma and Mount Cross in Payson.
Read MoreRev. Janice Brosen, who celebrates 38 years on July 22.
Rev. Colin Melby, who celebrates 39 years on July 24.
Rev. Craig Larson, Mount Zion, Tucson, who celebrates 34 years on July 24.
Rev. Jeffery Gallen, Christ Evangelical, Goodyear, Alleluia, Phoenix, who celebrates 40 years on July 25.
Rev. Matthew Metevelis, Nathan Adelson Hospice, Las Vegas, Living Hope, Las Vegas, who celebrates 12 years on July 25.
Rev. Marta Poling Schmitt, who celebrates 35 years on July 26.
Rev. Gary McCluskey, University, Tempe, who celebrates 42 years on July 27.
Rev. David Pavesic, Beautiful Savior, Tucson, who celebrates 20 years on July 27.
Rev. Denise Edwards, who celebrates 20 years on July 27.
Rev. Phillip Shuart, St. Andrew, Las Vegas, who celebrates 31 years on July 28.
What the BA.5 Subvariant Could Mean for the United States: The most transmissible variant yet of the coronavirus is threatening a fresh wave of infections in the United States, even among those who have recovered from the virus fairly recently.
In our synod, a new wave of high level counties: Apache, Clark, Coconino, Gila, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave, Navajo, Pinal, Washington, Yavapai and Yuma.
Medium level: Greenlee and Santa Cruz. Low level: Cochise, Graham, Pima.
Read MoreWe share a video recap of our synod’s 2022 Campformation, which was held in Prescott, Arizona. Thanks to Christ the Servant Church, in Henderson/Las Vegas, for providing the video.
Read MoreHaving already raised over $500,000 to fund our Growing Generosity Appeal, let’s create possibilities together. With your help, we can top our next goal to raise another $250,00 by the end of 2023 through gifts from congregations, foundations, endowments, and individuals!
The plans for these additional funds will benefit Lutheran Campus Ministries, new & emerging ministries, and our advocacy efforts. In this post we explore Growing Financial Viability: Planting seeds of financial support for pastors and congregations through 3E Lilly Grants and programs.
Read MoreRevitalize your congregation's preaching ministry by making the practice of preaching more collaborative and participatory. These six Zoom sessions will be held October 2, 2022, through January 8, 2023, and led by Rev. Dr. Shaunna Hannan, Professor of Homiletics at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary (of California Lutheran University). Interested? Fill out this form, bit.ly/LayPreachingCLU, and view more info in this post and this PDF flyer.
Read MoreThanks to a gift from Ascension Lutheran Church in Paradise Valley honoring the legacy of member Orpha Hoganson, Manna Grants are available for new and continuing projects that work to alleviate hunger and demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion in leadership and decision-making.
All organized congregations, New Starts, Synodically Authorized Worshipping Communities (SAWCs), and Special Ministries of the Grand Canyon Synod are eligible to apply by the 7/31/2022 deadline. More info at gcsynod.org/manna-grant.
Read MoreWe’ve received reports of emails from a fake Gmail account purporting to be Bishop Hutterer, which you can ignore. Better yet, use your report spam button to flag it and get it shut down.
You will likely be asked for a contribution of gift cards or something else of that nature. You will notice that it is not coming from her official email address. The Bishop will never send such a message or solicit funds in this way.
Read MoreAt the Office of the Bishop, we prepare for upcoming fall events and the Installation of Rev. Jose Valenzuela at Community of Grace in Peoria and other upcoming installations.
Read MoreRev. Stephen Hilding, Tanque Verde, Tucson, who celebrates 5 years on July 15.
Rev. Sherwood Glover, who celebrates 49 years on July 15.
Rev. James Price, who celebrates 25 years on July 15.
Rev. Erin Morris, Resurrection, Oro Valley, who celebrates 3 years on July 15.
Rev. Rick Alpers, who celebrates 36 years on July 16.
Rev. Mark Huggenvik, who celebrates 50 years on July 16.
Rev. Alan Field, who celebrates 37 years on July 18.
Rev. Karn Carroll, Our Saviour’s, Phoenix, who celebrates 23 years on July 18.
Deacon Lana Neighbors, Honor Health, Scottsdale, who celebrates 25 years on July 20.
Rev. Robert Jones, Santa Cruz, Tucson, who celebrates 39 years on July 21.
Rev. Dennis Nelson, who celebrates 48 years on July 21.
Rev. Harold Kriesel, who celebrates 54 years on July 21.
Rev. Richard Miller, who celebrates 54 years on July 21.
Diakonia presents an Exploring Your Spiritual Gifts Retreat via Zoom, August 6, 13, and 20 2022, 9am-12pm MST/PDT, 10am-1pm MDT.
Come join us on this adventure of discernment and answer the questions you have been asking yourself. All are welcome! Register at diakonia.education > Home Page > Events/Retreats. View info as PDF.
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