Posts in Grand Canyon Synod
Don’t Forget! Choose Your Synod Assembly Voting Members at Your Annual Meeting
Don’t Forget! Choose Your Synod Assembly Voting Members at Your Annual Meeting

Elect your voting members for the 2025 Synod Assembly! As congregations hold annual meetings, now is the time to choose those who will represent you at the June 12-13, 2025, assembly in Las Vegas, NV. Remember to include one youth or young adult and one person of color or whose primary language is not English to reflect the diversity of God’s people. Voting members are vital to shaping the ministry and mission of our synod—don’t miss this opportunity to prepare your congregation. View our page with all the info you need for determining voting members for your congregation.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian Flatgard2025 Synod AssemblyComment
Join Us in Honoring Dr. King’s Legacy at Our Celebration of Diversity
Join Us in Honoring Dr. King’s Legacy at Our Celebration of Diversity

Save the date for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration of Diversity on Sunday, January 19, 2025, from 3-5 pm in each respective time zone. Hosted at King of Glory Lutheran Church in Tempe, with Bishop Yehiel Curry preaching (watch live on King of Glory’s YouTube channel or at kogaz.org/watch), and Holy Spirit Lutheran Church in Las Vegas with a keynote from Elder Ender Austin, III (COGIC), this event invites us to come together to honor Dr. King’s legacy of justice, love, and unity. Join us as we celebrate our shared mission for equality and diversity within our faith community.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardRacial Justice, MLKComment
Explore Arizona Faith Network’s January Highlights
Explore Arizona Faith Network’s January Highlights

Join Arizona Faith Network’s events this month, including guided meditation, justice-focused webinars, and powerful lessons in peacemaking from Rev. Dr. Gary Mason. With topics like food security, creation care, and the Doctrine of Discovery, these events provide meaningful ways to live your faith. Read More.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardEcumenical and Inter-Religious Relations, Arizona Faith NetworkComment
Bishop Reddall's Statement on the Sentencing of Eric Ridenour
Bishop Reddall's Statement on the Sentencing of Eric Ridenour

Eric Ridenour was sentenced to 36.5 years in prison for the arson that destroyed St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church and First Presbyterian Church in Douglas, Arizona. Bishop Jennifer Reddall expresses gratitude for the justice served and highlights the resilience of these congregations as they continue to rebuild and minister. Her statement reaffirms the church’s commitment to inclusivity, inspired by Jesus’ love for those on the margins, and trust in the healing power of God’s grace. The Grand Canyon Synod stands in prayerful solidarity with them during this season of healing.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardEcumenical and Inter-Religious Relations, Episcopal Diocese of Arizona, The Episcopal ChurchComment
Supporting Family Caregivers in Faith Communities: A Workshop for Faith Community Nurses
Supporting Family Caregivers in Faith Communities: A Workshop for Faith Community Nurses

Discover four practical ways to support family caregivers and break barriers to caregiving ministry in this two-hour workshop hosted by the Lutheran Faith Community Nurse Association on January 23, 2025. This session offers 2.0 Nursing Contact Hours and equips participants with the tools to reconnect caregivers with their faith communities. Register here.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardLutheran Faith Community Nurse Association (LFCNA)Comment
POSITION FILLED: Faith Lutheran Church in Phoenix Seeks Director of Music Ministries
POSITION FILLED: Faith Lutheran Church in Phoenix Seeks Director of Music Ministries

Faith Lutheran Church in Phoenix is seeking a part-time Director of Music Ministries to serve as a worship leader and liturgist. This role includes organ and choir leadership for Sunday 9:00 a.m. liturgies and other seasonal services. Salary is $24,000 annually with four weeks of paid vacation. Contact Faith’s Church Office at 602-265-3394 or email info@faithalive.com for details.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian Flatgardhelp wanted, Help Wanted, Faith Phoenix, Capital ConferenceComment
Nourishing Our Life Together: A Spirited Book Club on ‘Caring for Words in a Culture of Lies’
Nourishing Our Life Together: A Spirited Book Club on ‘Caring for Words in a Culture of Lies’

Explore the power of language to transform our communities in an online two-session Spirited Book Club this January, featuring Marilyn McEntyre’s Caring for Words in a Culture of Lies. Delve into twelve strategies for stewarding truth and grace in an era of dishonesty.

Facilitated by Sheri Brown, discussions will focus on the book’s call to nurture words as we nurture one another. Sessions are January 9 and 23 at 3:00 PM AZ/MST. Learn more and register at Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center’s website.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardSpirit in the Desert Retreat Center, Church and SocietyComment
Step into Bold Leadership: Excellence in Leadership Program Begins January 13, 2025
Step into Bold Leadership: Excellence in Leadership Program Begins January 13, 2025

Equip yourself for leadership in a challenging world. The Rocky Mountain Synod’s Excellence in Leadership program begins January 13, 2025. This 13-month journey provides practical tools, emotional intelligence training, and spiritual practices to foster resilience and grace in anxious times. Open to all, this program offers flexible payment options and deep connections with a community of learners. Learn more and register here.

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Grand Canyon Synod, Region 2, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardRegion 2, Rocky Mountain Synod, Excellence in LeadershipComment
Lutheran Advocacy Day 2025: Join Us at the Arizona Capitol for Justice and Faith
Lutheran Advocacy Day 2025: Join Us at the Arizona Capitol for Justice and Faith

Join Lutherans and friends across Arizona for Lutheran Advocacy Day on February 10, 2025, at Wesley Bolin Plaza in Phoenix. From 8:30 am to 1:00 pm, engage in our call to justice as we meet legislators, pray for those who serve, and connect with Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Arizona leaders. Register today to be part of this impactful day of faith and advocacy.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardChurch and Society, Advocacy, Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona (LAMA)Comment
Scholarships Available for Transformative Retreat on Faith, Science, and Creation
Scholarships Available for Transformative Retreat on Faith, Science, and Creation

Deepen your faith and explore the intersection of theology, science, and creation at the “Living into a New Story” retreat from January 23–26, 2025, at Spirit in the Desert in Carefree, Arizona. Scholarships are now available, covering full costs for shared rooms or reducing single-room fees to $100 per person.

Led by Pastor Ron Rude and Sharon Reinbott, this retreat offers thought-provoking sessions on how Earth’s wisdom and scientific breakthroughs reshape Christian beliefs. Register now to secure your place for this transformative experience in faith and ecological wisdom.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardSpirit in the Desert Retreat CenterComment
Welcome Dorothy Anderson: A New Guide for Spiritual Direction in the Synod
Welcome Dorothy Anderson: A New Guide for Spiritual Direction in the Synod

The Grand Canyon Synod welcomes Dorothy Anderson, a 2024 graduate of the Sustainable Faith Spiritual Direction program, to our list of spiritual directors. Drawing from decades of experience in ministry and counseling, Dorothy offers Spirit-led guidance and practices like contemplative prayer and Lectio Divina. Contact Dorothy to explore how she might support your spiritual journey or learn more about spiritual direction on our website.

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Grand Canyon Synod, News, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardSpiritual DirectorsComment