We pray for Rev. Daniel Hoeger, The Rev. Kristin Rice and the people of All Saints Lutheran Church in Phoenix, part of the Capital Conference. Visit their site at allsaintsphoenix.org, and their social media pages on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.
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The Office of the Bishop will be closed Friday, 12/23 through Tuesday, 12/27/2022.
All-powerful and unseen God, the coming of your light into our world has brightened weary hearts with peace. Call us out of darkness, and empower us to proclaim the birth of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
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We share the latest newsletter from the Inside Out Network (ION), our synod’s prison and reentry ministry. Read the fall 2022 ION newsletter as PDF, featuring an expansion into Oregon, board member Justin Benjamin, returning citizen spotlight, and Arizona updates. As of late September, there are 2695 returning citizens enrolled in Arizona and 163 providers across the state.
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Now that the election is behind us, LAMA reminds us it’s time to begin developing (or extending) your relationships with your legislators. Maybe you’d be surprised how effective a simple postcard congratulating them on their victories can be.
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Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Tucson has 35 gray choir robes plus 2 director's robes that are free to a good home. Contact Jenni Pavesic in the church office if you're interested, 520-744-2665 or office@beautifulsavior.net.
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Lutheran Social Services of Nevada is now helping people who live in the city of Las Vegas as they navigate the complexities of the current employment landscape and are looking to advance their careers.Contact an Employment Navigator from LSSN today or refer someone who would benefit.
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Attend a 1-hour online briefing on the Energy Efficiency Materials Pilot Program on Thursday, 12/8/2022, 2pm MST, 1pm PST, to learn how to prepare to apply for Department of Energy grants of up to $200,000 for your congregation’s energy efficiency work. Register here.
As people of faith and conscience, reducing the climate impact of our houses of worship is an opportunity to care for one another and for our common home.
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The Planning Team shares a letter of invitation to the Rostered Ministers Gathering in Phoenix next summer, July 17-20, 2023. You’re invited to join colleagues under the theme of "Rekindle the gift within you" (2 Timothy 1:6).
If you like to welcome people, help with registration, or have the gift of hospitality, please connect with Pastor Doug Dill: pastordoug@centrallutheranaz.org or 402-235-6969.
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The Office of the Bishop gathers for a ½ day working retreat with full time Office of the Bishop staff, and enters the season of Advent with a sense of adventure. We also share photos from the Bishop’s visit to Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Lake Havasu City.
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We celebrate the following ordination anniversaries this week:
Deacon April Boyden, who celebrates 33 years on December 1.
Rev. Lars Hammar, Lord of Grace, Tucson, Open Space, Tucson, who celebrates 23 years on December 5.
Rev. Scott Summers, who celebrates 32 years on December 8.
We pray for Rev. Timothy Wright, Rev. Jose Valenzuela and the people of Community of Grace Lutheran Church in Peoria, part of the Cactus Conference. Visit their site at boldrecklessgrace.org, and their social media pages on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.
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We pray for Rev. Stephen Springer and the people of Dove of Peace Lutheran Church in Tucson, part of the Kino Conference. Visit their site at doveofpeacetucson.org, and their social media pages on Facebook and Vimeo.
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We pray for Rev. Tim Eighmy and the people of Community Lutheran Church in Bullhead City, part of the Colorado River Conference. Visit their site at clcbhc.com, and their social media pages on Facebook and YouTube.
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Click here to view the November 2022 ELCA Foundation Insights newsletter, featuring: Smart, Year-end Charitable Giving; Estate Planning resources, and info on the Ministry Growth Fund.
For more info, contact our synod’s ELCA Foundation planners, Lisa Marie Higginbotham and Josh Kerney.
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We share a prayer of lament from Bishop Jim Gonia and the Rocky Mountain Synod in the face of the heartbreaking shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs, and lamenting the long history of violence against our LGBTQia+ siblings.
Christ our victim, whose beauty disfigured and whose body torn upon the cross; open wide your arms to embrace our tortured world, especially the victims who were injured and for the families mourn the deaths of those killed at Club Q in Colorado Springs, that we may not turn away our eyes, but abandon ourselves to your mercy. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
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In our synod, we are blessed with an abundance of ministries that focus on hunger. From the advocacy work of LAMA and LEAN to the many food banks and outreach efforts of many of our ministries, we are a synod that works in many ways to end food insecurity.
During this Thanksgiving, as we are grateful for the bounties we share, I hope you find time to listen to the ways God calls you to be both the giver and receiver of bread and faith.
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The Office of the Bishop rests, gathers with loved ones, and makes time for the Holy Spirit this week. We thank you for being Church Together!
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We celebrate the following ordination anniversaries this week:
Rev. Brian Weinberger, Bethlehem, Mesa, who celebrates 14 years on November 29.
Rev. Naomi Hartman, Church of the Foothills, Tucson, who celebrates 13 years on November 29.
Deacon April Boyden, who celebrates 33 years on December 1.