This summer Pastor Miguel will be walking the Camino de Santiago once again, and this time will lead others who wish to experience this incredible journey for themselves.
The group will start their journey in Sarria, Spain and end at the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. If you are interested in learning more, please email Pr. Miguel at miguel.gomezacosta@gmail.com by January 2, 2022. Click here for preliminary itinerary.
Read MoreWarm hearts and wide smiles perfectly balanced the chilly Rock Point, Arizona winter air on December 15th, 2022, at the Mission 2022 Christmas Program.
39 Mission students in traditional Navajo finery and costumes sang Christmas carols and told the story of Jesus' birth so many years ago. Read more of the newsletter in this post.
Read MoreRegistration prices for the Western States Youth Gathering (WSYG) are increasing on January 4, 2023! Have you registered your youth group yet? Registration prices increase $100 - so be sure to register today!
Read More"When you give to the needy do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing." Matthew 6:3
It occurred to me the other day as I was trying to work with a budget app that my daughters had talked me into, that sooner or later your left hand is going to figure out what your right hand is doing.
View this month’s Cup of Generosity in this post or in this PDF.
Read MoreWe pray for the people and ministry of Mount Cross Lutheran Church in Payson, part of the High Country Conference. Visit their site at mountcross.org and their Facebook page.
Read MoreWe pray for Rev. Brian Ward, Rev. Benjamin Bergren and the people of Community Lutheran Church in Las Vegas, part of the Colorado River Conference. Visit their site at communitylv.org, and their social media pages on Facebook and Instagram.
Read MoreWe celebrate the following ordination anniversaries this week:
Rev. Thomas Stephens, who celebrates 38 years on December 16.
Rev. Bjorn Pedersen, who celebrates 35 years on December 20.
The Office of the Bishop does year-end work, takes some vacation time, and enjoys the Advent and Christmas season. We share photos from the Bishop’s visit to La Casa de Misericordia as well as gathered with Region 2 Bishops.
Read MoreHigh level counties are Apache, Cochise, Coconino, Gila, Graham, Greenlee, La Paz, Maricopa, Navajo, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz, Yavapai, and Yuma.
Medium level counties include Clark, Mohave, Nye, and Washington.
Note: our updates can be a week behind due to our news cycle overlapping with Thursday updates. View the latest CDC and NYTimes updates here.
Read MoreThanks to endowments created in the past for this purpose, Women of the ELCA is able to offer scholarships in two categories: for Lutheran laywomen and for those studying for ordained ministry. Learn more about Women of the ELCA Scholarships.
Read MoreThe latest Crucible Newsletter is available from the Fuller Church Leader Institute, featuring: a Christmas reflection from Tod Bolsinger; an interview with immigration advocate Karen Gonzalez, and your final chance to ally for their upcoming Online Adaptive Capacity Cohort.
Read MoreRecently, Grand Junction City Lifestyle magazine in Colorado ran a story about Mosaic at Home service provider Tiffinie Storm and the man she serves, Steve Browning. It gives a real, heartwarming look why Mosaic at Home is so beneficial not only to those we support but also how it positively affects the host home family.
Read MoreThe December, 2022 version of the Women of the ELCA’s monthly newsletter Café is available, featuring Advent reflections on being overwhelmed, as well as the importance of sharing conversations during Advent. View all posts at boldcafe.org.
Read MoreThis popular week-long continuing education event for pastors and church leaders explores how concepts from an MBA program can be applied to the arena of congregational life. Register here for this 5-day event, 1/9/2023-1/13/2023 at Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center.
Read MoreWe pray for Deacon Connie Rose-Kamprath, Rev. Sarah Stadler and the people of Esperanza Lutheran Church in Phoenix, part of the Fiesta Conference. Visit their site at myesperanza.org, and their social media pages on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.
Read MoreWe pray for the people of St. Raphael in the Valley Episcopal Church in Benson, part of the Kino Conference. Visit their site at straphael.azdiocese.org and their Facebook page.
Read MoreALOA seeks a high-energy, experienced individual with a passion for older adult ministry to serve as its new Executive Director. View more info in this PDF.
Read MoreJoin author Mary J. Streufert for a Spirited Book Club discussion of her book, Language for God: A Lutheran Perspective. Discussion of the January book selection is Thursday, 1/5/2023 at 2pm MST, 1pm PST, and is facilitated by Sheri Brown. Register to receive Zoom link.
Read MorePastor Dan Weichart will be ordained at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Granbury, Texas, on Saturday, 12/10/2022 at 1pm MST, 2pm PST. He served his internship with the Grand Canyon Synod. View this post for Zoom log-in to join remotely. You can read Pastor Dan’s story here: Former software developer follows calling to Acton church.
Read MoreThe Rt. Rev. Jennifer A. Reddall, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona, invites us to an Interfaith Winter Night. Trinity Cathedral is hosting the Arizona Faith Network’s “Interfaith Winter Night” of prayer, song, and reflection: Monday, December 12th, 6:30 pm, 100 West Roosevelt Street, Phoenix Arizona 85003.
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