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Living with Grace: February Series at Community of Grace

Living with Grace: February Series at Community of Grace

Attend the third session of the 'Aging with Grace' series at Community of Grace on February 21st. Ms. Barbara Kvittiem-Barr, CPA, will cover 'Living with Grace,' focusing on financial and legal aspects of extended care. This session is crucial for those seeking guidance on managing the financial intricacies of elder care, along with the importance of personal self-care.

For a deep dive into each weekly topic and to connect with valuable resources, visit the full series details at Community of Grace or in this PDF.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardFebruary 12, 2024Community of Grace Peoria, Cactus Conference, Older AdultComment

Join the Thriving Leadership Formation Cohorts for Spiritual and Community Growth

Join the Thriving Leadership Formation Cohorts for Spiritual and Community Growth

Looking for a way to enhance your leadership and spiritual journey? Join the Thriving Leadership Formation Cohorts, a series of 12 sessions starting 2/16/2024 designed to create community and foster growth among church leaders. Dive into enriching spiritual practices in a supportive environment, all at no cost. Contact Pastor Susan Dollinger at bethanypastorsusan@yahoo.com for more info.

Grand Canyon Synod, Region 2Brian FlatgardFebruary 9, 2024Thriving Leadership Formation ProgramComment

Revive Your Preaching: Festival of Homiletics 2024 Early Bird Registration

Revive Your Preaching: Festival of Homiletics 2024 Early Bird Registration

Rejuvenate your preaching spirit at the 2024 Festival of Homiletics in Pittsburgh. Sign up by February 15th for early bird rates and prepare for a nurturing, spirit-filled experience.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardFebruary 9, 2024Festival of HomileticsComment

Annual Call for Insights: Rostered Ministers' Report Due Soon

Annual Call for Insights: Rostered Ministers' Report Due Soon

As rostered ministers of the Grand Canyon Synod, you have a unique opportunity to share insights and feedback directly with Bishop Hutterer through the annual Report to the Bishop. Your thoughtful participation is not only a commitment but also a valuable contribution to the synod's mission and future planning.

The deadline for submission is March 1, 2024, and the process has been made accessible with online and Word document forms.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardFebruary 9, 2024Comment

Simplified Annual Congregation Report for ELCA: Submit by March 1, 2024

Simplified Annual Congregation Report for ELCA: Submit by March 1, 2024

The ELCA calls on congregations to submit the streamlined Annual Congregation Report, Form A, by March 1. This consolidated form simplifies the process, aiding in future church planning and identity assessment.

ELCA, News, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardFebruary 9, 2024Comment

Unveiling the Vibrant Sanctuary Mural at Lord of Grace Lutheran Church

Unveiling the Vibrant Sanctuary Mural at Lord of Grace Lutheran Church

Discover the transformative power of art at Lord of Grace Lutheran Church with the unveiling of a new sanctuary mural by Michael Schultz. Celebrate the close of a successful capital campaign with this vibrant expression of faith and community. Read more in our post and the article at lordofgrace.org.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardFebruary 9, 2024Lord of Grace Tucson, Kino ConferenceComment

Support ELCA World Hunger with Region 2's Spirited Lenten Challenge

Support ELCA World Hunger with Region 2's Spirited Lenten Challenge

Join the Lenten Challenge and strengthen your faith while supporting ELCA World Hunger. Participate in three meaningful practices, including daily devotions, to reflect, give back, and potentially lead our synod to a friendly victory in support of a noble cause.

Grand Canyon Synod, Region 2, NewsBrian FlatgardFebruary 8, 2024Hunger, ELCA World Hunger, 2024 Lent, 2024 Lenten ChallengeComment

Installation of Rev. Amy Janssen

Installation of Rev. Amy Janssen

Pastor Amy Janssen will be installed on Wednesday, 3/20/2024, 6:30 pm, at Tanque Verde Lutheran Church (8625 E. Tanque Verde Rd. Tucson, AZ). Bishop Hutterer will preach and preside. Clergy are invited to vest and process. The color of the day is purple. A dessert reception will follow. Livestream is available at tvlc.org/livestream.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardFebruary 8, 2024Ordinations and InstallationsComment

Installation of Pastor Chris Heller

Installation of Pastor Chris Heller

Pastor Chris Heller will be installed Sunday, 3/3/2024, 9 am, at Esperanza Lutheran Church (2601 E. Thunderhill Place, Phoenix, AZ 85048). Bishop Hutterer will preside and preach. Clergy are invited to vest and process. Color of the day is purple. A reception will follow. Watch a livestream video here.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardFebruary 8, 2024Ordinations and Installations, Esperanza Phoenix, Fiesta ConferenceComment

Ordination celebrations: February 9-15, 2024

Ordination celebrations: February 9-15, 2024

This week we celebrate the ordination anniversary of Rev. Mark Wickstrom, Living Hope, Las Vegas, who celebrates 38 years on February 9.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardFebruary 8, 2024Ordination AnniversariesComment

Office of the Bishop Updates: 2/9/2024

Office of the Bishop Updates: 2/9/2024

Office of the Bishop staff travel the synod to preach, including the Installation of Pastor Kurt Fangmeier, at Sierra Evangelical Lutheran Church, Sierra Vista.

We also share photos from travels around the synod, including the Kino Conference Spring Gathering,at Our Savior’s Lutheran, Tucson; the Spring Gathering for Cactus, Capital, Fiesta, Northeast Valley and Rio Salado Conferences, at Living Water Church in Scottsdale, and others.

News, Bishop Hutterer, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardFebruary 8, 2024Office of the BishopComment

Continue a Pastor's Journey: Liturgical Vestments Up for Gracious Donation

Continue a Pastor's Journey: Liturgical Vestments Up for Gracious Donation

Discover a sacred donation opportunity: the vestments of a devoted ELCA pastor are seeking a new home. Embrace these symbols of faith and carry on a legacy of ministry with stoles and robes offered by the son of Oliver Krug 'OK' Klafter.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardFebruary 7, 2024ClassifiedsComment

Engaging Dialogues Await in AFN's SolidariTea for Peace and Black History Month Festival

Engaging Dialogues Await in AFN's SolidariTea for Peace and Black History Month Festival

The Arizona Faith Network's newsletter for February 7, 2024, highlights a variety of interfaith and community-oriented events. These include the SolidariTea for Interfaith Peace, Black History Month Film Festival, and webinars addressing American Christian Nationalism. The newsletter also announces the Anti-Hunger Advocacy Day and encourages faith leaders to participate in a study on racial disparities at Phoenix Sky Harbor.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardFebruary 7, 2024Arizona Faith Network, Ecumenical and Inter-Religious RelationsComment

Installation of Pastor Kurt Fangmeier

Installation of Pastor Kurt Fangmeier

Pastor Kurt Fangmeier will be installed Saturday, 2/10/2024, 11am, at Sierra Evangelical Lutheran Church (101 N. Lenzner Ave, Sierra Vista, AZ 85650). Bishop Hutterer will be preaching and presiding. A potluck reception will follow. The service will be live-streamed at selcaz.org.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardFebruary 7, 2024Ordinations and Installations, Our Saviour's TucsonComment

Saint Andrew Lutheran Church Seeks Skilled Maintenance Specialist

Saint Andrew Lutheran Church Seeks Skilled Maintenance Specialist

Join the Saint Andrew Lutheran Church team in Phoenix as a part-time Maintenance and Groundskeeping Specialist, ensuring the campus remains in excellent condition. View the job description here.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardFebruary 7, 2024All Saints Phoenix, Capital Conference, Help WantedComment

Lead a Musical Ministry: Join St. Andrew Lutheran as Worship Director

Lead a Musical Ministry: Join St. Andrew Lutheran as Worship Director

St. Andrew Lutheran Church invites dedicated and dynamic applicants for the role of Worship and Music Director, offering a nurturing environment to lead and innovate in church music programs. Read the job description as PDF.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardFebruary 7, 2024All Saints Phoenix, Capital Conference, Help WantedComment

Rally for Food Security: Arizona's Anti-Hunger Alliance Advocacy Day

Rally for Food Security: Arizona's Anti-Hunger Alliance Advocacy Day

Mark your calendars for a pivotal event in the fight against hunger in Arizona—the AZ Anti-Hunger Alliance Advocacy Day on February 21, 2024, at Wesley Bolin Plaza. Learn more about this event, sponsored by Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona and other members of the Arizona Anti-Hunger Alliance.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardFebruary 6, 2024Hunger, Arizona Anti-Hunger Alliance, Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona (LAMA)Comment

You Are Invited to the 2024 National Climate and Faith Forum

You Are Invited to the 2024 National Climate and Faith Forum

Faith communities are gathering for the National Faith + Climate Forum on April 16, 2024, to address how climate change affects our ministries and actions we can take. This event provides a space for purposeful dialogue and practical workshops, empowering congregations with tools for creation care and climate activism. Learn more here.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardFebruary 6, 2024Climate Change, Blessed TomorrowComment

Free to a Good Home: Mint Condition Oak Book Table from Lord of Grace Church

Free to a Good Home: Mint Condition Oak Book Table from Lord of Grace Church

Lord of Grace Lutheran Church is gifting a mint condition, solid oak book table to any interested church. With a glass lid for display, this table is a quality piece offered for free. Contact the church for more info.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardFebruary 6, 2024Lord of Grace Tucson, Kino Conference, ClassifiedsComment

Civic engagement: How do Christians address controversial civic issues?

Civic engagement: How do Christians address controversial civic issues?

As part of our Creating Space for Conversations series, we share this video from the ELCA’s "Study Curriculum on Civic Life and Faith." Watch the video as a standalone resource, or explore the full set of the curriculum, including leader’s guides.

ELCA, News, Grand Canyon Synod, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardFebruary 6, 2024Advocacy, ELCA Advocacy, Creating Space for ConversationsComment