Applying for grants may seem overwhelming, but we’ve simplified the process and we are here to help! On Tuesday, September 13 at 5:00 p.m., we will be offering a Grants Process Presentation by Zoom. This will be a great opportunity to get an overview of the program, ask questions, and get some helpful tips from the GCS Grants Committee on submitting a grant application. Please register here for the presentation.
Read MoreThe Office of the Bishop team takes a staff retreat one day of this week as we also prepare for fall events. We also share photos from the Becoming Conference.
Read MoreWe celebrate the following ordination anniversaries this week:
Rev. John Schaumburg, who celebrates 50 years on September 2.
Rev. Kirk Anderson, who celebrates 50 years on September 3.
Deacon Cathy Mannel, who celebrates 23 years on September 4.
Rev. Gregory Mannel, who celebrates 44 years on September 4.
Rev. Jeffrey Solheim, who celebrates 23 years on September 5.
Rev. Barbara Duhlstine-Robarge, who celebrates 31 years on September 6.
Rev. William Phillips, Christ, Las Vegas, who celebrates 37 years on September 8.
Deacon Sonnee Steveson, who celebrates 35 years on September 8.
Two thirds of everything Jesus said related to money and not because Jesus cared about money but because Jesus cares about us and our spiritual welfare. He taught us that where our treasure is there will our heart be also. And Jesus wants our hearts.
Read MoreAs LCM|Canterbury, the Lutheran and Episcopal Campus Ministry at NAU, enters into an interim time this school year, we share an update from their board.
Read MorePastor Greg Hartman will be installed at New Spirit Lutheran in Tucson on Saturday, 9/10/2022, at 11am MST/PDT, 12pm MDT. Rostered ministers are invited to process: color of the day is green. Bishop Hutterer will be preaching. A reception will follow.
Read MoreLutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona reminds us that October 11, 2022, is the big cutoff date for registering to vote in Arizona general election. Check your registration status, check your friends and loved ones’ status, check, check, check! Read more in their post: How to register to vote in Arizona.
Read MoreCalifornia Lutheran Univeristy's Fifty and Better Fall session begins September 6, 2022. Click here for PDF info, and click here to register.
Each course and lecture meets for 2 hours. All are available virtually, one is also in-person. In our virtual courses and lectures, students communicate with faculty via the chat function in Zoom. All courses and lectures are recorded and available for students to watch the next day.
Read MoreIn this post and video we explore Growing Future Ministries: Planting seeds for Lutheran Campus Ministry and new & emerging ministries.
With gifts from congregations, foundations, endowments, and individuals, we can meet our $750,000 goal. Thank you to all who have helped us with gifts of $627,731 so far towards our Growing Generosity Appeal.
Read MoreMosaic recently completed its largest-ever fundraising campaign, Called to be Bold. Generous donors pushed the $63 million goal over the top, giving nearly $68 million.
Read more in this post, Called to be Bold Campaign Surpasses Fundraising Goal, which appeared first on Mosaic.
Read MoreThe Lombard Mennonite Peace Center is offering a five-day event, Meditation Skills Training Institute, at the Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale, November 14-18, 2022. Get more info on their site, view a brochure, or register here.
Read MoreWe pray for Rev. Karn Carroll and the people of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Phoenix, part of the Capital Conference. Visit their site at oslconline.org, and their social media pages on Facebook, Instagram, and Vimeo.
Read MoreThe Grand Canyon Stewardship Team presents Generosity Across the Generations, a Zoom webinar for stewardship & finance teams, pastors, church councils & discipleship leaders. Tuesday, 8/30/2022, 6pm MST/PDT, 7pm MDT. Click here to attend this meeting.
Each generation has gifts to offer, and approaches generosity differently. We’ll consider the values that shapes each of generation, plus tools and resources for persons of every age to give, share and serve.
Read MoreWe pray for Rev. Mark Perry and the people of Sierra Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sierra Vista, part of the Sunrise Conference. Visit their site at selcaz.org, and their Facebook page.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreThis 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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