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Second Chances: A Migrant Story
Second Chances: A Migrant Story

In 2013, Juan began the journey to the United States, spurred by extreme poverty and lack of opportunities in El Salvador. He attempted to get on “La Bestia” (The Beast) – a network oftrains used by migrants to travel towards the U.S. border. During his attempt to climb aboard, his legs were trapped by the wheels of the train, causing him to lose both his legs. He almost died.

A block from Juan’s home is Our Redeemer, a congregation of the Salvadoran Lutheran Church (ILS). The pastor, Francisco Aguilar, heard about Juan’s story. Read the full story »

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ELCA, NewsBrian FlatgardImmigration and RefugeesComment
Prep for Synod Assembly with our handy resources page
Prep for Synod Assembly with our handy resources page

Let’s create a new song! Review our assembly resources page, where voting members and visitors can quickly find information and tools needed before and during the 2019 Grand Canyon Synod Assembly.

During the week of assembly, this page will temporarily replace our regular home page. From June 9-16, 2019, you’ll be able to quickly access this resource page by visiting gcsynod.org or clicking the logo at the top of any page on the site. (You can find other assembly information on the main assembly page.)

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News, Grand Canyon SynodBrian Flatgard2019 AssemblyComment
US Tornadoes and Storms situation update
US Tornadoes and Storms situation update

Over Memorial Day Weekend, tornadoes continued to rip through the central United States. Lutheran Disaster Response is providing immediate and long-term relief. View a PDF version of the report. Be a part of the response:

Pray: Please pray for the communities who were impacted by these destructive tornadoes. Give: Gifts to “U.S. Tornadoes” will be used to until the response is complete. Connect: Share this bulletin insert with your congregation; sign up to receive alerts; check the LDR blog, Facebook, and Twitter.

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ELCA, NewsBrian FlatgardLutheran Disaster ResponseComment
Summer 2019 Heat Respite Program at Grace, Phoenix
Summer 2019 Heat Respite Program at Grace, Phoenix

At Grace Lutheran, Phoenix, we are called by God to be in the city for good! Our calling during the summer months is to provide a cool place for those seeking refuge from the heat, ​as well as a safe space for building community through the sharing of meals, water, activities, community resources and ourselves. To that end, Grace hosts a heat relief station June 10​th-August 30th​, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more info, visit our website , view a PDF of our volunteer orientation meeting, or contact Clottee Hammons at outreach@graceinthecity.com.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardGrace Phoenix, Capital Conference, Help WantedComment
POSITION FILLED: Finance Coordinator needed at American Lutheran Church of Sun City, Arizona
POSITION FILLED: Finance Coordinator needed at American Lutheran Church of Sun City, Arizona

American Lutheran Church of Sun City, Arizona is looking for a Finance Coordinator to serve as the Church’s liaison for financial communications and tasks. This position works closely with the Operations Coordinator, the Church Council, Treasurer and Senior Pastor. View this PDF for more info.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardAmerican Sun City, Cactus Conference, Help WantedComment
Assembly Stewardship Opportunities
Assembly Stewardship Opportunities

Our synod assembly has stewardship opportunities for your worshipping communities and voting members. We will be collecting in-kind donations for families seeking asylum, as well as worship offerings to be shared equally with the ELCA Campaign and the Bishop’s Synod Leadership Development Fund.

Items needed include new and WHITE towels, medications, underwear, socks, hygiene items, food, backpacks, used or new clothing. For particular details on these items, please view our blog post, or read this Word document or PDF.

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News, Grand Canyon SynodBrian Flatgard2019 AssemblyComment
The Transformative Power of the Gospel 
The Transformative Power of the Gospel 

Last Saturday, April 13th, Pastor Miguel Gomez-Acosta and Don Stevens worshipped at Native American Urban Ministry (NAUM), one of the ministries made possible through mission support to the Grand Canyon Synod. 

During worship there is a time for testimony called “Shared Blessings,” where people stand and “testify” of God’s action and presence in life.  We heard amazing stories of how God had touched people’s lives through NAUM.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardNative American Urban Ministry Phoenix, Capital ConferenceComment
Volunteer: coordinate exhibitor display tables at Synod Assembly
Volunteer: coordinate exhibitor display tables at Synod Assembly

Exhibitor display tables are an important part of the Synod Assembly. They give our ministry partners an opportunity to tell people in our synod about their ministries. Would you be interested in helping coordinate the display tables? The coordinator would work in tandem with the synod office to contact the list of exhibitors, get them registered and provide our guidelines for tables. This would take place in February and March. The coordinator would also oversee the set-up of the display table space at the Synod Assembly in June. Please contact Norine Floyd at office@gcsynod.org or 602-957-3223 for more details.

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News, Grand Canyon SynodBrian Flatgard2019 AssemblyComment