The Office of the Bishop is engaged across the synod and beyond this week through worship, pastoral leadership, ministry site review, innovation planning, generosity work, staff service at West Valley Lutheran Thrift Store, and preparations for upcoming events. Synod staff also continue the essential communications, administrative, financial, and stakeholder support that sustain our shared ministry.
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Africa Lutheran Churches Leadership Consultation, 24 - 28 Aug
Ecumenical School on Governance, Economics and Management, 17 - 29 Aug
This week we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
The Rev. Cheryl Fox, who celebrates 17 years on August 15.
Rev. Mark Powell, who celebrates 46 years on August 17.
Rev. Deborah Hutterer, Office of the Bishop, Phoenix, who celebrates 22 years on August 18.
Rev. Brent Maxwell, who celebrates 19 years on August 19.
Rev. Kurt Fangmeier, Sierra Evangelical, Sierra Vista, who celebrates 25 years on August 19.
Rev. Marilyn Ascarza, who celebrates 36 years on August 19.
Rev. Scott Hackler, Spirit of Grace, Surprise, who celebrates 37 years on August 20.
Michael Purcell, who celebrates 48 years on August 20.
Rev. Annemarie Burke will be installed Sunday, 8/16/2026 at the 9 am service at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church (7570 North Thornydale Road, Tucson, AZ 85741).
Please check the calendar listing or beautifulsavior.net for this event for up-to-date info and details.
Read MoreAs summer transitions toward fall, Grand Canyon Synod staff are focused on planning, ministry support, stewardship development, and financial oversight. This week also marks the return of Communications Director Brian Flatgard from sabbatical, bringing renewed energy and gratitude as the synod prepares for the season ahead.
Read MoreThis week we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Janet Richardson, who celebrates 37 years on August 6.
Rev. Richard Peterson, who celebrates 33 years on August 8.
Rev. John Hoelter, who celebrates 59 years on August 9.
Rev. Wyatt Linde, Resurrection, Oro Valley, who celebrates 3 years on August 9.
Rev. Joseph Dillon, who celebrates 50 years on August 10.
Rev. Paul Campbell, who celebrates 47 years on August 12.
Today we celebrate the ordination anniversary of Rev. Kevin Anderson, Spirit of Hope, Mesa, who celebrates 1 year on August 4.
Read MoreToday we celebrate the ordination anniversary of Rev. Thomas McFarland, who celebrates 40 years on August 3.
Read MoreToday we celebrate the ordination anniversary of Rev. Sharon Brown, who celebrates 13 years on August 2.
Read MoreToday we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Rebecca Boardman, who celebrates 22 years on July 31.
Rev. James Schubert, who celebrates 36 years on July 31.
While Bishop Hutterer is on vacation, Grand Canyon Synod staff continue supporting congregations, strengthening ministry partnerships, and preparing for future initiatives. This week’s work includes ministry reviews, stewardship development, event planning, website improvements, and the completion of key financial reporting for the synod.
Read MoreToday we celebrate the ordination anniversary of Rev. Tony Scheer, who celebrates 26 years on July 30.
Read MoreToday we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Matthew Wiswall, who celebrates 36 years on July 29.
Rev. Mateo Chavez, San Juan Bautista, Tucson, who celebrates 8 years on July 29.
Rev. Susan Schubert, who celebrates 36 years on July 29.
Today we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Gary McCluskey, who celebrates 46 years on July 27.
Rev. David Pavesic, Office of the Bishop, Phoenix, who celebrates 24 years on July 27.
Rev. Denise Edwards, who celebrates 24 years on July 27.
Today we celebrate the ordination anniversary of Rev. Marta Poling Schmitt, who celebrates 39 years on July 26.
Read MoreToday we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Jeffery Gallen, Beautiful Savior, Tucson, who celebrates 44 years on July 25.
Rev. Matthew Metevelis, Nathan Adelson Hospice, Las Vegas, who celebrates 16 years on July 25.
Rev. David Tiede, who celebrates 55 years on July 25.
Rev. Louis Liss, Mount Zion, Tucson, who celebrates 2 years on July 25.
Rev. Carol Karres, who celebrates 22 years on July 25.
Today we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Robert Jones, Santa Cruz, Tucson, who celebrates 43 years on July 24.
Rev. Craig Larson, Desert Hills, Green Valley, who celebrates 38 years on July 24.
As 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.
