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Thanks to all who made our 2023 Assembly possible

Thanks to all who made our 2023 Assembly possible

It's essential to acknowledge the many individuals who have contributed their time, talent, and energy to the planning and execution of this year's Synod Assembly. From committees and task forces to volunteers on the ground, the collective efforts of these dedicated individuals have been nothing short of extraordinary, turning our vision into a reality.

We also extend a heartfelt thank you to all our voting members. Your commitment to travel, engage, and participate in the intricate business of the church is deeply appreciated.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardJune 14, 20232023 Grand Canyon Synod AssemblyComment

Watch the 2023 synod assembly

Watch the 2023 synod assembly

The livestream broadcasts of the 2023 synod assembly is available for view on Resurrection Lutheran Church’s Youtube channel, with videos embedded in this post for easy viewing. A special thanks to the Resurrection tech team—Luke Amble, Isaiah Nicholson, Eli Nicholson, Mayson Meyners—who did an outstanding and professional job making both the in-house and online experience best in class.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardJune 13, 20232023 Grand Canyon Synod AssemblyComment

Ordination celebrations: 6/13/2023

Ordination celebrations: 6/13/2023

Today we celebrate the ordination anniversary of Rev. Harold Aasland, who celebrates 69 years on July 13.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardJune 13, 2023Ordination AnniversariesComment

Welcoming Reverend James Dew, our New Interim DEM

Welcoming Reverend James Dew, our New Interim DEM

We welcome Reverend James Dew as our new Interim Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM) starting June 19, 2023.

Pastor Dew takes on this role as we express our heartfelt thanks to Reverend Miguel Gomez-Acosta, who now transitions to a new role within our wider church community. His service as our DEM has been invaluable.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardJune 12, 2023James DewComment

Ordination celebrations: 6/12/2023

Ordination celebrations: 6/12/2023

Today we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:

Rev. Jacqueline Pagel, Office of the Bishop, Phoenix, who celebrates 13 years on June 12.
Rev. Bernard Carl, who celebrates 46 years on June 12.
Rev. Lois Shuart, who celebrates 30 years on June 12.
Rev. Neal Snider, who celebrates 63 years on June 12.
Rev. Scott Klimke, American, Sun City, who celebrates 19 years on June 12.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardJune 12, 2023Ordination AnniversariesComment

Ordination celebrations: 6/11/2023

Ordination celebrations: 6/11/2023

Today we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:

Rev. Carl Jensen, who celebrates 51 years on June 11.
Rev. James Slater, who celebrates 45 years on June 11.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardJune 11, 2023Ordination AnniversariesComment

Synod Assembly 2023 Photos Now Available

Synod Assembly 2023 Photos Now Available

The much-awaited photos from our Synod Assembly 2023 are now available for viewing on this page. Captured through the talented lens of Pastor Lars Hammer, these images provide a vibrant reflection of our time together – a time of worship, fellowship, learning, and celebration. We’ll provide another post soon with more information from each photo.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardJune 11, 20232023 Grand Canyon Synod AssemblyComment

Ordination celebrations: 6/10/2023

Ordination celebrations: 6/10/2023

Today we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:

Rev. Harold Peterson, who celebrates 67 years on June 10.
Rev. Luther Tolo, who celebrates 61 years on June 10.
Rev. Lester Hoffmann, who celebrates 67 years on June 10.
Rev. Ronald Rude, who celebrates 44 years on June 10.
Rev. Frank Nausin, who celebrates 49 years on June 10.
Rev. Thomas Rogers, who celebrates 44 years on June 10.
Rev. John Elverum, who celebrates 61 years on June 10.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardJune 10, 2023Ordination AnniversariesComment

Ordination celebrations: 6/9/2023

Ordination celebrations: 6/9/2023

Today we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:

Rev. Don Lorfing, Good Samaritan and Good Sam at The Lakes, Las Vegas, who celebrates 27 years on June 9.
Rev. Charles Paulson, who celebrates 60 years on June 9.
Rev. John Serkland, who celebrates 60 years on June 9.
Rev. Philip Gustafson, Grace, Phoenix, who celebrates 44 years on June 9.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardJune 9, 2023Ordination AnniversariesComment

Ordination celebrations: 6/8/2023

Ordination celebrations: 6/8/2023

Today we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:

Rev. Donald Liles, who celebrates 37 years on June 8.
Rev. Bennett Henrikson, who celebrates 54 years on June 8.
Rev. Melinda Gapen, Noble Hospice, Mesa, who celebrates 9 years on June 8.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardJune 8, 2023Ordination AnniversariesComment

Ordination celebrations: 6/7/2023

Ordination celebrations: 6/7/2023

Today we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:

Rev. Adam Barnhart, Shepherd of the Hills, Flagstaff, who celebrates 14 years on June 7.
Rev. Stoney Bowen-Weiszmann, who celebrates 15 years on June 7.
Rev. Tim Eighmy, Community, Bullhead City, who celebrates 31 years on June 7.
Rev. John Lundering, who celebrates 64 years on June 7.
Rev. David Miller, who celebrates 53 years on June 7.
Rev. Donald Legacie, who celebrates 36 years on June 7.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardJune 7, 2023Ordination AnniversariesComment

Join the Synod Assembly virtually via livestream

Join the Synod Assembly virtually via livestream

Our upcoming synod assembly will be livestreamed, enabling everyone to be a part of the event, even from afar. Click here to tune in to the assembly proceedings via Resurrection Lutheran Church's YouTube channel.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardJune 7, 20232023 Grand Canyon Synod AssemblyComment

Continued prayers for Dr. Mark Wickstrom

Continued prayers for Dr. Mark Wickstrom

We continue to pray for Dr. Mark Wickstrom, Interim Senior Pastor at Living Hope Lutheran in Las Vegas, as he continues treatments after a diagnosis with blood and kidney cancer.

Grand Canyon Synod, News, PrayersBrian FlatgardJune 6, 2023Colorado River Conference, Living Hope Lutheran, Living Hope Las VegasComment

Ordination celebrations: 6/6/2023

Ordination celebrations: 6/6/2023

Today we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:

Rev. Arlyn Saathoff, who celebrates 58 years on June 6.
Rev. Vern Barlow, who celebrates 58 years on June 6.
Rev. Daniel Carlson, who celebrates 41 years on June 6.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardJune 6, 2023Ordination AnniversariesComment

Ordination celebrations: 6/5/2023

Ordination celebrations: 6/5/2023

Today we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:

Rev. Stephen Beyer, Lord of Life, Sun City West, who celebrates 42 years on June 5.
Rev. Jason Adams, Good Samaritan and Good Sam at The Lakes, Las Vegas, who celebrates 9 years on June 5.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardJune 5, 2023Ordination AnniversariesComment

Grand Canyon Synod's Sarah Morris appointed to ELCA Commission for a Renewed Lutheran Church

Grand Canyon Synod's Sarah Morris appointed to ELCA Commission for a Renewed Lutheran Church

We are pleased to announce that Sarah Morris, of Our Saviour's Lutheran in Phoenix, was appointed to serve on the ELCA's Commission for a Renewed Lutheran Church. Read more about the process here.

Please join us in congratulating Sarah and extending our heartfelt thanks to her for stepping up to represent our Synod in this pivotal role. Learn more as Sarah shares her thoughts on undertaking this role in this blog post.

ELCA, Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardJune 5, 2023Commission for a Renewed Lutheran ChurchComment

Ordination celebrations: 6/4/2023

Ordination celebrations: 6/4/2023

Today we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:

Rev. Joseph Doherty, New Promise, St. George, who celebrates 24 years on June 4.
Rev. Floyd Anderson, who celebrates 62 years on June 4.
Rev. Keith Hardy, who celebrates 44 years on June 4.
Rev. Maria Valenzuela, who celebrates 34 years on June 4.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardJune 4, 2023Ordination AnniversariesComment

Ordination celebrations: 6/3/2023

Ordination celebrations: 6/3/2023

Today we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:

Rev. Thomas Dunham, Streams in the Desert, Tucson, who celebrates 44 years on June 3.
Rev. Patricia Lowe, Emmanuel, Prescott Valley, who celebrates 16 years on June 3.
Rev. Mark Halvorson, who celebrates 50 years on June 3.
Rev. Donald Jacobson, who celebrates 61 years on June 3.
Rev. Greg Wenhold, who celebrates 44 years on June 3.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardJune 3, 2023Ordination AnniversariesComment

In Memoriam: Rev. Robert S. Collins, Jr.

In Memoriam: Rev. Robert S. Collins, Jr.

We pray for Rev. Robert S. Collins, Jr.’s family and friends after he passed away on May 25, 2023.

Rev. Collins was born September 13, 1935. He completed 21 years of service in the U.S. Navy active and reserve time. He retired in 1995 and moved to Prescott, Arizona.

Grand Canyon Synod, News, Prayers, In MemoriamBrian FlatgardJune 2, 2023Comment

Ordination celebrations: 6/2/2023

Ordination celebrations: 6/2/2023

Today we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:

Rev. Carol Breimeier, who celebrates 23 years on June 2.
Rev. Ronald Pechauer, who celebrates 60 years on June 2.
Rev. Roland Harder, Our Saviour’s, Buckeye, who celebrates 57 years on June 2.
Rev. Ellis Eskritt, who celebrates 58 years on June 2.
Rev. Gary Benson, who celebrates 49 years on June 2.
Rev. James Lundeen, who celebrates 58 years on June 2.
Rev. Lloyd Wallace, who celebrates 60 years on June 2.
Rev. Ernie Larsen, who celebrates 60 years on June 2.
Rev. Fred Nelson, who celebrates 23 years on June 2.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardJune 2, 2023Ordination AnniversariesComment