Western States Youth Gathering is July 6-9, 2023

The Western States Youth Gathering (WSYG) and Western States Multicultural Youth Leadership Event (WYLE) is back! Coming to California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, CA from July 4-9, 2023. The event is open to high schoolers in our synod and ELCA Regions 1-4. The Western States Multicultural Youth Leadership Pre-Event (WYLE) will be held July 4-6, 2023.

Early-Bird registration for the Western States Youth Gathering is now OPEN! Learn more and register your group for the lowest possible prices at wsyg.com/registration!

View the LAMA Summit 2022, featuring Rev. Eugene Cho, Bread for the World

Watch the third annual LAMA Summit from Saturday, November 5, 2022 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. The program featured the Rev. Eugene Cho, president & CEO of Bread for the World.

Wartburg College scholarships and alumni referrals available

At Wartburg College, incoming students are guaranteed $30,000 in scholarships, and a referral from alumni can create a $4,000 award as well. If you know a high school senior looking for an ELCA college, encourage them to apply to Wartburg. (The application is free!)

You can also contact Jacqui Pagel who can help arrange a referral scholarship through synod alumni.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardNovember 7, 2022Wartburg Seminary, ELCA Colleges and UniversitiesComment

Tri-Faith discussion: Is it gossip or concern?

Join Rabbi Bonnie Koppel, Pastor Daniel Weichart, Imam Anas Hlayhel for a free virtual Tri-Faith Discussion: Is it Gossip or Concern? Register at isb-az.org/trifaith for this Tuesday, 11/15/2022 event at 6pm MST, 5pm PST.

The Islamic Speakers Bureau of Arizona (ISBA) is a non-profit, apolitical, educational organization founded in 1999. ISBA is an outreach institution that provides education about Islam and Muslims, and promotes interfaith dialogue.

2022 Fund for Leaders Golf Classic announces $20,000 goal, with matching funds

The goals for the 2022 Fund for Leaders Golf Classic are to find 144 golfers and raise $20,000 in donations. If $20,000 is raised, a donor will match it!

Chairperson Kirk Anderson encourages congregations to spread the news, and has prepared a PDF flyer and brochure, a Powerpoint slide, and Word documents of a sample newsletter and a letter of appeal.

The event is at the Arrowhead Golf Course in Glendale is Monday, November 14, 2022, beginning at 7 am. Check out this registration form for more info.

Growing Campus Ministries with the Growing Generosity Appeal

In this post and video we explore Growing Future Campus 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 $644,617 so far towards our Growing Generosity Appeal. We invite you to consider a gift. Please visit our pledge page for more info.

CWA Reflection: Pastor Charles Newman

We continue our series of weekly reflections on the 2022 Churchwide Assembly with thoughts from Rev. Charles Newman, with Crossroads in San Tan Valley.

“Reflecting on the assembly, I personally discovered a newfound hope for our church. By further understanding, accepting, and navigating through our unique gifts and diversity, I am excited to experience our capabilities as one unified body of Christ and paving the way for achieving our goal to welcome one-million new, young, and diverse people into the ELCA.”

Alleluia Lutheran Church Service of Holy Closure

A Service of Holy Closure led by Bishop Hutterer will be held Saturday 11/12/2022, 4 pm for Alleluia Lutheran Church, 8444 W. Encanto Blvd, Phoenix AZ 85037.

There will be a meal and fellowship followed by a service of Celebration. There will be special guest speakers, Festival Choir selections, memories and stories to share.

Bishop Hutterer, Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardNovember 3, 2022Holy Closure, Alleluia Phoenix, Cactus ConferenceComment

Being a Public Church: What's OK and not OK when mixing church and elections?

As we prepare for the upcoming election season, the ELCA understands government as a means through which God works to preserve creation and build a more peaceful and just social order in a broken world. We share resources to help clarify how churches can appropriately be involved in elections and advocacy.

Grand Canyon Synod, News, ResourcesBrian FlatgardNovember 3, 2022Advocacy, ELCA AdvocacyComment

Prayer for Day of Election

Good and Gracious God, be with us and our nation on election day and throughout the election process. Guide our actions, that good and faithful leaders may be raised up to serve our nation and communities justly. Protect our communities from acts of violence. Provide peace of mind to all who are anxious. Bring comfort to all who are stressed and hope to those who are fearful.

Grant that your holy and life-giving Spirit may move every human heart to be kind; that the barriers dividing our nation may crumble, suspicions disappear, and hatred cease. Help us to put our trust in you and give us wisdom, strength, and courage to be living examples of your love, today and every day. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

Grand Canyon Synod, News, PrayersBrian FlatgardNovember 3, 2022Elections and Voting RightsComment

In Memoriam: Deacon Ann Terhark

We pray for the friends and family of Deacon Ann Terhark, who passed away on Oct. 17, 2022. Deacon Ann previously served as an Associate in Ministry at Gloria Dei Lutheran in Paradise Valley and then later on at King of Glory Lutheran in Tempe, AZ.

Grand Canyon Synod, News, Prayers, In MemoriamBrian FlatgardNovember 3, 2022 Comment

Office of the Bishop Updates: 11/4/2022

The Office of the Bishop continues to travel and preach. We share photos from the Ordination and Installation of Verónica Alvarez at Faith/La Fe in Phoenix.

News, Bishop Hutterer, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardNovember 3, 2022Office of the BishopComment

Ordination celebrations: 11/4/2022-11/10/2022

We celebrate the following ordination anniversaries this week:

Deacon Anada Guse, who celebrates 32 years on November 4.
Rev. Conrad Braaten, who celebrates 50 years on November 5.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardNovember 3, 2022Ordination AnniversariesComment

COVID-19 community levels: 11/3/2022

Conditions are stable in most states, but there are some concerning trends in the Southwest. In Arizona and New Mexico, both cases and hospitalizations have risen by 30 percent or more since mid-month.

News, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardNovember 3, 2022CoronavirusComment

Bishop Hutterer: A synod of many cultures

Our synod is blessed with a rich tapestry of people, land, and history. How do we move forward as church together, honoring and including so many cultures?

This is what we set out to explore at our latest retreat of the synod council, conference deans, and Office of the Bishop staff.

Bishop Hutterer, Letters, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardNovember 2, 2022Comment

Lutheran Men in Mission's October 2022 Ambassador-Gram

Lutheran Men in Mission shares their October 2022 Ambassador-Gram (view as PDF).

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardNovember 2, 2022Lutheran Men in MissionComment

German-language Christmas Service at Mountain View Lutheran in Ahwatukee

Mountain View Lutheran Church, Ahwatukee (11002 S. 48th Street Phoenix, AZ 85044) is hosting a German-language Christmas Service on Sunday, 12/18/2022. Singing of Christmas songs begins at 4:10 pm, with the Christmas service starting at 4:30 pm. Watch the live-stream here.

Registration open for Thriving Leadership Formation programs

California Lutheran University’s Thriving Leadership Formation offers two upcoming opportunities for church leaders. Executive Skills for Church Leaders will be at Spirit in the Desert, January 9-13, 2023. Leaders can also join a Thriving Leadership Cohort Group.

Hymnals available

New Promise Lutheran in St. George has hymnals available. Please contact New Promise at 435-628-9740 if you can use them.

93 copies of the Lutheran Book of Worship (LBW)
20 copies of With One Voice (WOV)
110+ copies of Gather

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardNovember 2, 2022New Promise St. George, Colorado River Conference, ClassifiedsComment

Prayers for Resurrection Lutheran Church in Oro Valley

We pray for Rev. Timothy Nybroten, Rev. Erin Morris and the people of Resurrection Lutheran Church in Oro Valley, part of the Kino Conference. Visit their site at orovalley.org, and their social media pages on Facebook and YouTube.

Grand Canyon Synod, PrayersBrian FlatgardNovember 1, 2022Kino Conference, Resurrection Oro ValleyComment

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