Today we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Don Lorfing, Good Samaritan, Las Vegas, Good Sam at The Lakes, Las Vegas, who celebrates 29 years on June 9.
Rev. John Serkland, who celebrates 62 years on June 9.
Rev. Philip Gustafson, who celebrates 46 years on June 9.
Rev. John Hackler, Lord of Life, Sun City West, who celebrates 40 years on June 9.
Rev. Lisa Hackler, American, Sun City, who celebrates 40 years on June 9.
Today we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Donald Liles, who celebrates 39 years on June 8.
Rev. Bennett Henrikson, who celebrates 56 years on June 8.
Rev. Melinda Gapen, Noble Hospice, Mesa, who celebrates 11 years on June 8.
Today we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Adam Barnhart, Shepherd of the Hills, Flagstaff, who celebrates 16 years on June 7.
Rev. Stoney Bowen-Weiszmann, Banner Del E Webb Medical Center, Sun City West, who celebrates 17 years on June 7.
Rev. Tim Eighmy, Community, Bullhead City, who celebrates 33 years on June 7.
Rev. John Lundering, who celebrates 66 years on June 7.
Rev. David Miller, who celebrates 55 years on June 7.
Rev. Donald Legacie, who celebrates 38 years on June 7.
Rev. Ronald Hedwall, who celebrates 61 years on June 7.
Today we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Arlyn Saathoff, who celebrates 60 years on June 6.
Rev. Vern Barlow, who celebrates 60 years on June 6.
Rev. Daniel Carlson, who celebrates 43 years on June 6.
We pray for the family and friends of Reverend Dr. Nicholas K. Mays, beloved husband, brother, father and grandfather, who passed away peacefully on Friday, May 30th, at the age of 84, in Toledo, OH.
A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. The service will be held at Faith United Lutheran Church, 4543 Douglas Road, Toledo, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Faith United Lutheran Church or Bittersweet Farms, 12660 Archbold Whitehouse Road, Whitehouse, OH 43571.
Read MoreGrace Lutheran Church in Kingman shares their 2025 synod assembly report through the story of their weekly community lunch, supported by the Manna Grant. With help from Ascension Lutheran Church, Grace now serves a weekly meal and offers fresh produce to anyone in need—an act of hospitality and faith that continues to nourish their wider community.
Read MoreToday we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Stephen Beyer, who celebrates 44 years on June 5.
Rev. Jason Adams, Good Samaritan, Las Vegas, Good Sam at The Lakes, Las Vegas, who celebrates 11 years on June 5.
After the Ordination and Installation of Jarrod Iversen at Central Lutheran in Arizona City, Jun 7, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM, the Office of the Bishop team will be on-site at the 2025 Synod Assembly this week, and we can’t wait to see you there! As we gather as a synod to worship, learn, and discern together, we give thanks for the Spirit’s movement among us. Please note that our office will be operating at limited capacity during the assembly. We look forward to connecting with you in person!
Read MoreIn a powerful op-ed published June 1 in The Chandler Arizonan, Rev. Christine Stoxen of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chandler challenges us to live out our faith through advocacy for affordable housing. Highlighting the growing crisis of housing insecurity in the East Valley, Pastor Chris reflects on Matthew 25 and the urgent call to welcome the stranger, feed the hungry, and shelter the unhoused. She lifts up efforts like the YIGBY bill and local organizations such as IHELP and Family Promise, urging continued advocacy even after legislative setbacks. To read Pastor Chris’s full reflection and testimony, click here.
Read MoreLutheran Engagement and Advocacy in Nevada (LEAN) shares their annual report in this video as part of our 2025 Assembly.
Read MoreIn a year marked by division and uncertainty, members across the Grand Canyon Synod boldly lived out their faith through advocacy, hunger ministry, and public witness. From winning the 40-40-40 Lenten Challenge and increasing ELCA World Hunger giving by 35%, to convening 200 advocates for Lutheran Day at the Legislature, this report highlights a growing movement of engagement. Explore the many ways our synod has stepped up—locally and nationally—to proclaim justice, compassion, and hope in the public square.
Read MoreFrom rapid response training for immigrant accompaniment to interfaith service events packing heat relief bags, Arizona Faith Network is offering a wide range of June opportunities for people of faith to put love into action. With events focused on voter protection, creation care, meditation, and community dialogue, there’s something for everyone. RSVP now and explore the full AFN newsletter at arizonafaithnetwork.org/newsletter.
Read MoreToday we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Joseph Doherty, New Promise, St. George, who celebrates 26 years on June 4.
Rev. Floyd Anderson, who celebrates 64 years on June 4.
Rev. Keith Hardy, who celebrates 46 years on June 4.
Rev. Maria Valenzuela, who celebrates 36 years on June 4.
Today we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Thomas Dunham, Streams in the Desert, Tucson, who celebrates 46 years on June 3.
Rev. Patricia Lowe, Emmanuel, Prescott Valley, who celebrates 18 years on June 3.
Rev. Mark Halvorson, who celebrates 52 years on June 3.
Rev. Donald Jacobson, who celebrates 63 years on June 3.
Rev. Greg Wenhold, who celebrates 46 years on June 3.
Pending a congregational vote, Vicar Jarrod Iversen will be ordained and installed Saturday, 6/7/2025, at 1pm at Central Lutheran Church, (12921 S. Sunland Gin Road., Arizona City, AZ 85123). Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer will preside. Service will be posted to YouTube afterwards.
Clergy are invited to vest and process. The color of the day is red. Reception will follow, please RSVP to RSVP@centrallutheranaz.org.
Read MoreJoin us at Synod Assembly 2025 in a special service project to assemble 200 hygiene kits for individuals in need! We’ve set up an Amazon Gift List where you can purchase needed items, which will be shipped directly to our host church, Community Lutheran. Help us reach our goal—donate by June 1, 2025, and join us on June 12 during check-in to pack the kits. Let’s build up the body of Christ together! Shop the Gift List here.
Read MoreWe uplift and pray for Joaquin Garcia and the people of Pan de Vida Lutheran Church in El Mirage, part of the Cactus Conference.
Read MoreToday we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Carol Breimeier, who celebrates 25 years on June 2.
Rev. Roland Harder, who celebrates 59 years on June 2.
Rev. Ellis Eskritt, who celebrates 60 years on June 2.
Rev. Gary Benson, who celebrates 51 years on June 2.
Rev. James Lundeen, who celebrates 60 years on June 2.
Rev. Lloyd Wallace, who celebrates 62 years on June 2.
Rev. Fred Nelson, who celebrates 25 years on June 2.
We uplift and pray for Rev. Arhiana Shek-Dill and the people of University Lutheran Church in Tempe, part of the Fiesta Conference.
Read MoreToday we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Andrea Cain, Desert Cross, Tempe, who celebrates 17 years on June 1.
Rev. Brian Cain, Spirit of Joy, Gilbert, who celebrates 17 years on June 1.
Rev. Richard Lawrence, who celebrates 41 years on June 1.
Rev. Eugene Perry, who celebrates 67 years on June 1.
Rev. Douglas Moffat, who celebrates 51 years on June 1.
Deacon Ellen Schnack, who celebrates 34 years on June 1.
