Join retired Rev. Carl Zimmerman and Barb Peterson, members of Peace Lutheran Church, Peoria, AZ, in a lecture series exploring the life and legacy of Martin Luther.
Monday evenings in March, 6:30pm MST, 5:30pm PST, will have a 15-minute presentation followed by 45 minutes of informal discussion. Click a link to join each meeting: 3/8/2021, 3/15/2021, 3/22/2021, 3/29,2021. RSVP @ petefv51@gmail.com.
Read MoreAll are welcome to attend the installation of Pastor Annemarie Burke at Esperanza Lutheran Church, Phoenix, by Bishop Deborah Hutterer on Saturday, January 30 at 3 pm MST, 2 pm PST. The ceremony will be conducted on Zoom.
Click here to join the Zoom meeting, and view/download the Service of Installation as PDF.
Ever-living God, strengthen and sustain pastors, especially Pastor Annemarie Burke, that with patience and understanding they may love and care for your people. Grant that together they may follow in the way of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Read MoreCal Lutheran’s Fifty and Better program is commemorating Black History Month by hosting two lectures.
On Saturday, February 6th, Daniel Newman-Lessler will survey the lives and music of Black composers from all over the world, and on Saturday, February 13th, Eleanor Schrader will explore the career of Paul Williams, “Architect to the Stars.” Register here.
Read MoreWith the start of the 117th Congress and a new administration, and as the devastating COVID-19 pandemic influences our lives and shapes our concerns, we face pressing need for national policy action. Yet even with changes, as Christians in the world our engagement is consistently shaped by our love of one another as God loves us.
Read MoreWhat does Christian nationalism look like in our world today? How can we respond when we see our faith and democracy under siege?
Click here to register for this free webinar, Wednesday, January 27, 2:30pm MST, 1:30pm PST. Featuring The Most Rev. Michael Curry, The Rev. Elizabeth Eaton, Dr. Andrew Whitehead, and moderator Amanda Tyler.
Ascension Lutheran Church in Paradise Valley, AZ has an opening for a part-time Communications Director.
Applications will be accepted until February 15 with a target start date of March 1. This part-time position is 20 hours a week at $20.00 per hour. Scheduling is flexible.
Ascension Lutheran Church in Paradise Valley, AZ has an opening for a part-time Communications Director.
Applications will be accepted until February 15 with a target start date of March 1. This part-time position is 20 hours a week at $20.00 per hour. Scheduling is flexible. View job description here.
Read MoreThe annual Report to the Bishop is an opportunity for active and rostered ministers to connect directly with Bishop Hutterer, who looks forward to your responses and feedback.
Completion of this required report is one of the commitments rostered ministers are invited to make upon entering the synod. The report is due back to Bishop Hutterer by February 19, 2021. Access the form online or offline here.
Read MoreThe Weekly Online Gathering for ELCA Leaders continues Wednesday, 1/27/2021, 12pm MST, 11am PST. Links to the meeting at elcacoaching.org, as well as archives. Join Zoom meeting here.
This week is a showing of the Welcome Strangers documentary, with a Q&A with Sarah Jackson (Casa de Paz) and others.
Read MoreIn this webinar for ELCA rostered ministers, Presiding Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton — along with the Rev. Philip Hirsch, executive director of Domestic Mission, and Mikka McCracken, executive for Innovation ― explains: • What is Future Church? • What specific hopes do we have for our ministries? • What are our next steps?
Read MoreThe Weekly Online Gathering for ELCA Leaders continues this Wednesday, 1/20/2021,, 12pm MST, 11am PST. Links to the meeting at elcacoaching.org, as well as archives. Join Zoom meeting here.
Join us this Wednesday as we gather together and unpack our reactions to all that has taken place since January 6, as well as to what may take place through and beyond the inauguration. What does it mean for us to Be Church in a time such as this?
Read MoreRead the minutes from the synod council meeting on November 21, 2020, in PDF format.
Read MoreUnder the theme “Freed in Christ,” all lay and rostered people (active and retired) are invited to share updates about our synod and new stories of being church together.
With plenty of time for discussion, this is a great opportunity to connect with new people in our synod. Get more info and register at gcsynod.org/spring-gatherings.
Read MoreJoin people of faith throughout Arizona as we virtually celebrate Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Monday, January 18 through Monday, January 25, 2021. Bishop Hutterer will present Tuesday, January 19.
Daily devotions, videos, and prayers will be posted in this Facebook event. This is a time for all Christians to come together as an ecumenical community to pray for peace.
Read MoreLutheran Social Services of Nevada shares their January, 2021, newsletter with news of generous gifts from Carolyn and Gary Weaver, a report on giving to children and seniors through their Christmas program, and welcoming Jocelyn G. Rodulfo as the recently hired Community Health Coordinator for Women's Health Connection.
Read MoreChristians Against Christian Nationalism provides a timely set of resources and thoughts.
Read MoreWith more than 100 years of history, this annual observance involves Christian communities throughout the world: January 18-25, 2021.
Visit the World Council of Churches site or view material in English, French, German, Spanish, or Portuguese.
Read MoreWith recent passing of the late, Honorable Calvin C. Goode, this year’s 35th Annual AZ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. MLK Living the Dream “Virtual” Celebration will be dedicated to him to honor his legacy. Friday, January 15, 2021, 11:00 AM MST
Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder will keynote. The celebration will also include another high-profile guest speaker; one of the last living Icons of the Civil Rights Movement, Dr. Benjamin Chavis Jr., one of the members of the Wilmington 10. To watch the AZ MLK Virtual Celebration, visit www.youtube.com/user/cityofphoenixaz.
Read MoreCalifornia Lutheran University and Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary invite “actively serving” pastors of the Grand Canyon Synod to participate in this first Contemplative Action Group, which they hope to begin Thursday, January 28th.
Contemplative Action Groups provide spiritual growth, accountability, and discernment to congregational leaders who seek greater clarity and depth within their personal and public life.
Please email Pastor Brent Maxwell, desertmax@msn.com, or visit thrivingleadershipformation.org for more information.
Read MoreThe Presidential Inaugural Committee invites places of worship to participate in a COVID Memorial Tribute by ringing bells or lighting building lights or candles. January 19, 2021, 3:30pm MST, 2:30pm PST. Read more about this event at CNN.com.
If you are interested in participating, please register using this form.
Read MoreThe Office of the Bishop closed during Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 18, 2021.
We encourage you to participate in online events, action, and study on this day of remembrance and unity.
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