We celebrate the following ordination anniversaries this week:
Rev. John Maroni, Shepherd of the Desert, Sun City, who celebrates 17 years on August 27.
Rev. Michael Sager, Desert Hills, Green Valley, who celebrates 28 years on August 28.
Rev. Paul Ninnemann, who celebrates 46 years on August 29.
Deacon Barbara Sikkink, who celebrates 30 years on August 30.
Deacon Janice Zimbelman, Office of the Bishop, Phoenix, who celebrates 8 years on August 31.
Rev. Renee Geiger, who celebrates 34 years on September 1.
The Office of the Bishop team takes some vacation time, travels the synod to preach, and maintains the day-to-day operations.
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This timely piece by Erin Weber-Johnson from Luther Seminary works with the question: What do we do now?
As someone who guides faith communities and institutions in the work of discerning how to follow God’s call, and how they can best steward their resources to serve their mission in a given context, this question has long held relevance. As we think about raising money and leading congregations – especially when we know that the “now” is riddled with grief – this question feels more relevant than ever.
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Calling all hunger champions! Join this network of the Grand Canyon Synod! Meet to hear updates on national and local Hunger and Food Insecurity efforts and initiatives, to learn from one another, and to share with the group what's happening in our congregations. Anyone interested in alleviating hunger is welcome. Tuesday, 8/30/2022, 6-7pm MST/PDT, 7-8pm MDT.
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Vibrant, large congregation seeks a dynamic Worship Team Assistant to support the worship life of the church by aiding in worship planning, content creation, execution, distribution, and evaluation of worship experiences, both for in person and online services. Read the job description in this PDF and contact the church to apply.
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Please join Crossroads Lutheran Church in San Tan Valley for just a good old-fashioned sing along, with proceeds to support Florence Unified School District.
Sunday, 9/11/2022, 3-5pm at Crossroads Church, 2769 E Combs Road, Building D, San Tan Valley, AZ.
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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.
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We pray for Rev. Roland Harder and the people of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Buckeye, part of the Cactus Conference.
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Rev. Brent Maxwell, Gloria Cristi, Phoenix, who celebrates 15 years on August 19.
Rev. Kurt Fangmeier, Living Christ, Flagstaff, who celebrates 21 years on August 19.
Rev. Marilyn Ascarza, who celebrates 32 years on August 19.
Rev. Scott Hackler, Spirit of Grace, Surprise, who celebrates 33 years on August 20.
Rev. Michael Purcell, who celebrates 44 years on August 20.
Rev. Barbara Rapp, who celebrates 29 years on August 21.
Rev. Martha Neff Stum, who celebrates 12 years on August 21.
Rev. Doris Nolan, Our Savior’s, Mesa, who celebrates 17 years on August 22.
Rev. Loren Swanson, who celebrates 51 years on August 22.
Rev. Carlyle Smith, who celebrates 58 years on August 23.
Rev. Naomi Barcanic, who celebrates 25 years on August 24.
Rev. Nathan Bowman, Hospice of the West, who celebrates 37 years on August 25.
Rev. Sandra Jones, Bethany, Scottsdale, who celebrates 15 years on August 25.
For 2023, the Grand Canyon Synod is offering two categories of grant applications: Project Support Grants, and Adapting, Connecting, Transforming, and Sustaining (ACTS) Grants. More info at gcsynod.org/grants.
Grant Application submission window opens: September 12, 2022
Grant Application Webinar/Q&A – September 13, 2022, 5pm MST/PDT, 6pm MDT. Register here.
Grant Submission deadline: October 14, 2022
“It’s not easy to be the church these days.” In response to this truth and the desire to raise up courageous, resilient, and faithful leaders, the Rocky Mountain Synod, ELCA offers Excellence in Leadership: an 18-month investment, with classes meeting 1-2 times per month, which will provide tools and resources to last a lifetime. Click here to get more info and register.
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As we process our Churchwide Assembly experiences with some more news and photos, we get back into our synodical expression with visits to congregations and also return to Chicago for the Becoming Conference.
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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.
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We pray for Rev. Scott Hove, Rev. Don Lorfing and the people of Good Samaritan Lutheran Church in Las Vegas, part of the Colorado River Conference. Visit their site at goodsamlv.org, and their social media pages on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.
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Rev. Paul Campbell, with American Lutheran, Sun City, who celebrates 43 years on August 12.
Rev. Mark Powell, who celebrates 42 years on August 17.
Bishop Deborah Hutterer, who celebrates 18 years on August 18.
As this post and newsletter comes out, we are still in Churchwide Assembly mode: view our full coverage here, with more photos in this post.
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Our final series of Beginning a Culture of Generosity sessions begins 8/20/2022. If you have thought about joining this innovative stewardship education course in previous years, but it was not the right time, this is your final opportunity to grow the generosity in your community. Rates are subsidized by the synod, click here to register today!
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