Desert Hills Lutheran Church in Green Valley, Arizona is excited to begin the search for our next Director of Worship. This key leadership position will work closely with our pastors, staff, musicians, and volunteers to help shape meaningful worship experiences that inspire faith, build community, and glorify God. View PDF job description here.
Read MoreAs summer continues, Grand Canyon Synod staff remain engaged in worship, planning, administration, and preparation for the months ahead. Alongside ongoing ministry responsibilities, staff are also taking time for family, renewal, and relationships that sustain faithful leadership and service.
Read MoreToday we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Janice Brosen, who celebrates 42 years on July 22.
Rev. Paul Scheitlin, who celebrates 47 years on July 22.
Today we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Dennis D. Nelson, who celebrates 52 years on July 21.
Rev. Harold Kriesel, who celebrates 58 years on July 21.
Rev. Richard Miller, who celebrates 58 years on July 21.
Rev. Doug Heskin, who celebrates 58 years on July 21.
Today we celebrate the ordination anniversary of Rev. Joaquin Garcia, Vida Nueva, Glendale, Pan de Vida, El Mirage, who celebrates 43 years on July 20.
Read MoreToday we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Alan Field, who celebrates 41 years on July 18.
Rev. Amy Janssen, Tanque Verde, Tucson, who celebrates 6 years on July 18.
Today we celebrate the ordination anniversary of Rev. Timothy Brown, who celebrates 32 years on July 17.
Read MoreGrand Canyon Synod staff continue their work of leadership, planning, stewardship, and administration this week. From conference leadership meetings and worship with congregations to churchwide collaboration, donor engagement, and financial operations, staff remain focused on supporting the mission and ministries of the synod.
Read MoreToday we celebrate the ordination anniversary of Rev. Mark Huggenvik, who celebrates 54 years on July 16.
Read MoreToday we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Sherwood Glover, who celebrates 53 years on July 15.
Rev. James Price, who celebrates 29 years on July 15.
Rev. Erin Morris, Resurrection, Oro Valley, who celebrates 7 years on July 15.
Today we celebrate the ordination anniversary of Rev. Arthur Goetz, who celebrates 64 years on July 14.
Read MoreToday we celebrate the ordination anniversary of Rev. Susan Sauerberg, who celebrates 29 years on July 13.
Read MoreToday we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Abigail Byrd, who celebrates 34 years on July 12.
Rev. Richard Sherrill, Prince of Peace, Phoenix, who celebrates 28 years on July 12.
Rev. Steven Holm, who celebrates 56 years on July 12.
Rev. Keith Ingle, who celebrates 56 years on July 12.
Today we celebrate the ordination anniversary of Rev. Richard Staats, who celebrates 60 years on July 10.
Read MoreAs summer ministry continues, Grand Canyon Synod staff are focused on congregational support, leadership development, stewardship initiatives, and preparations for a busy fall season. This week’s work includes preaching, planning, financial administration, grant development, and strengthening partnerships that support the synod’s mission across the region.
Read MoreToday we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Joshua Auchenbach, Tanque Verde, Tucson, who celebrates 20 years on July 9.
Rev. Timothy Nybroten, Resurrection, Oro Valley, who celebrates 26 years on July 9.
Rev. Daniel Hodgson, who celebrates 59 years on July 9.
Rev. Jeff Hackler will be installed Sunday, 7/12/2026, during the 9am worship service at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church (918 S Litchfield Rd, Goodyear, AZ. 85338). Rev. Cherlyne Beck, Grand Canyon Synod Transition Coach will preside and install. Pastor Lisa Hackler, Pastor Jeff’s wife, will preach.
All are welcome and will be seated as part of the congregation. No procession or robes required for clergy. Reception immediately following the service, no RSVP required.
The installation service is available at either the church YouTube channel or christgoodyear.org.
Read MoreToday we celebrate the ordination anniversary of Rev. Arlyn Norris, who celebrates 51 years on July 6.
Read MoreToday we celebrate the ordination anniversary of Deacon Bernice Johnson, who celebrates 67 years on July 5.
Read MoreAs the nation marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer reflects on this milestone through the lens of faith—holding together gratitude, honesty, hope, and concern while reminding us that, through every season of uncertainty, we remain rooted in God’s enduring story.
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