Posts in Grand Canyon Synod
2023 Heat Relief Initiative and Extreme Heat Webinar
2023 Heat Relief Initiative and Extreme Heat Webinar

Did you know that over 1,000 Arizonans have died in the past two years due to heat-related and heat-caused illnesses?

Arizona Faith Network has launched the 2023 Heat Relief Initiative to help establish faith-based hydration, cooling, and heat relief respite centers throughout the Phoenix Valley. Their web page offers many options for organizations and individuals to be involved. Multiple job openings are available for Heat Respite Site Lead and Heat Respite Site Assistant.

AFN is also holding an Extreme Heat Webinar, Tuesday, 4/25/2023, noon-1pm MST/PDT, via Zoom. Register for the webinar here.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardArizona Faith Network, Ecumenical and Inter-Religious RelationsComment
Last chance to participate in Stewardship For All Seasons
Last chance to participate in Stewardship For All Seasons

The Grand Canyon Synod has the opportunity to provide 10 scholarships for Stewardship for All Seasons. This will be the last year that a $2,900 scholarship will be provided, making the costs to our congregations only $250 for a quality yearlong stewardship program. View a PDF flyer here.

The cohort begins May 27, 2023, so please notify Pr. Miguel Gomez-Acosta if you are interested in participating by May 4, 2023.

These scholarships are made possible because of our partnership with Rocky Mountain Synod and the Lilly Endowment, as well as your generous donations to the Growing Generosity Appeal.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardLilly Endowment, Lilly 3E, Stewardship, Stewardship for All Seasons, Rocky Mountain SynodComment
Ordination celebrations: 4/21/2023 – 4/27/2023
Ordination celebrations: 4/21/2023 – 4/27/2023

This week we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:

  • Deacon Mary Jayne Baker, who celebrates 11 years on April 22.

  • Rev. Stephen J. Hammer, who celebrates 41 years on April 25.

  • Rev. Debra Slifer, who celebrates 36 years on April 25.

  • Rev. Diane Drach-Meinel, Christ the Servant, Henderson, who celebrates 36 years on April 26.

  • Rev. David Drach-Meinel, who celebrates 36 years on April 26.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardOrdination AnniversariesComment
All Saints Lutheran in Phoenix seeks nursery supervisor and nursery attendants
All Saints Lutheran in Phoenix seeks nursery supervisor and nursery attendants

All Saints Lutheran Church - Phoenix has a job opening for Nursery Supervisor and Nursery Attendants. This is a great part time job for someone who loves children. If you have children, they would be welcomed to come to work with you and be included in all appropriate programming.

For more information or to set-up an interview please call Pastor Kristin in the office or email krice@allsaintsphoenix.org.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardHelp Wanted, All Saints Phoenix, Capital ConferenceComment
In Memoriam: Larry Struve
In Memoriam: Larry Struve

We share a letter from Vic Williams regarding the 4/15/2023 passing of Larry Struve, who was LEAN’s advocate for many years and was a lifelong member of Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Reno. “He was know by many people at both ends of the state of Nevada as a tireless advocate for our state’s voiceless and underserved.“

We also share a link to Larry Struve’s book, “A Humble Walk For Justice,” in which he recounts his years as LAMN/LEAN advocate.

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Grand Canyon Synod, News, Prayers, In MemoriamBrian FlatgardLutheran Engagement and Advocacy in Nevada (LEAN), Advocacy, Colorado River Conference Comment
Bethany Lutheran in Scottsdale in search of music director
Bethany Lutheran in Scottsdale in search of music director

Do you or anyone you know have a passion for church music? Bethany needs someone to lead the choir and direct congregational song.

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter and professional references. Send application materials via email to Pastor@bethanyscottsdale.com or submit them to the church office at 4300 N. 82nd Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85251.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardBethany Scottsdale, Help Wanted, Northeast Valley ConferenceComment
Bishop Hutterer: Streams in the Desert
Bishop Hutterer: Streams in the Desert

We are the Grand Canyon Synod, our namesake formed by the waters of the Colorado River. As citizens of the Southwest commemorating Earth Day 2023, we are keenly aware of the preciousness of water and the need to preserve this life-giving resource.

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Bishop Hutterer, Letters, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardBishop Hutterer Letters, Climate Change, Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona (LAMA), Advocacy, Pacific Lutheran Theological SeminaryComment
Mission and ministry stories are due Monday, 5/1/2023
Mission and ministry stories are due Monday, 5/1/2023

As we prepare for our 2023 Grand Canyon Synod Assembly, we again ask your help in sharing your story. Mission and ministry partners to the Grand Canyon Synod are asked to provide your ministry’s story in a way that works best for you

We’ll again feature our stories as stand-alone news items in the lead-up to our assembly. Each story will appear in our blog, Facebook page, and weekly newsletter. We’ll also have an assembly page compiling all our stories.

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News, Grand Canyon SynodBrian Flatgard2023 Grand Canyon Synod Assembly Comments