Leaders of Reconciling in Christ (RIC) congregations are joining together to find ways to show who we are, where we are, and what we believe. We joyfully affirm God's love, word, and grace for all of God's creation.
If you are interested in learning more about how RIC churches in our synod are spreading God's affirming gospel, join us at our next meeting on Tuesday, July 6 at 3:30pm MST/PDT. Contact Carly Chamberlain at info@faithalive.com for the Zoom Link.
Read MoreWith new CDC guidelines for fully vaccinated people, we continue to show risk for unvaccinated people in our synod.
High risk counties: Apache, Clark, Cochise, Gila, Graham, Greenlee, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave, Navajo, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz, Washington, and Yavapai.
Moderate risk in Coconino and Yuma counties.
Read MoreWe’ve fielded multiple calls from assembly voting members looking for their Zoom registration emails, which are usually found in their junk mail and spam folders.
You can add office@gcsynod.org to your address book and that may help the problem. Also, flag the email as “Not Junk” so you’ll get future emails. And we’ll try our best to not send emails that trigger spam warnings.
Read MoreJoin us as we launch the Be Connected: Faith Network in support of Arizona's 500,000+ service members, veterans & their families. Be a part of bringing hope and healing to all at this Military/Veteran Faith-Based Summit, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 | 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM MST/PDT. Click Here to Register. View PDF.
Read MoreAs part of our assembly, we’ll be approving our proposed 2022-2023 Mission Spending Plan. Use our page at gcsynod.org/20222023-mission-spending-plan to explore the plan in depth as we provide different ways of seeing this data.
Read MoreThe Diakonia Program, in connection with the Grand Canyon Synod, has recently developed an Advanced Classes Task Force. This task force is devoted to creating and offering high quality training for lay persons, beyond the regular two-year Diakonia Program.
Read MoreRead the latest update from the 2022 ELCA Youth Gathering where you’ll find volunteer applications, info on a 6/17/2021 webinar, PASSAGE (a small-group ministry and resource development program for recently graduated high school seniors), and info on the 7/25 kickoff celebration.
Read MoreA collection of resources is available at elca.org/emanuelnine to help synods and congregations mark the martyrdom of the Emanuel Nine — the nine people shot and killed on June 17, 2015, during a Bible study at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, S.C.
These resources can be adapted for virtual worship, online conversation or individual reflection and devotion. Synods and congregations are encouraged to mark this commemoration locally.
Read MoreFor many individuals and families, real estate is a cherished and much-utilized asset. Real estate can be a great way to make a gift to your congregation and the ministries that matter the most to you.
Our ELCA Foundation regional gift planners, Lisa Marie Higginbotham and Josh Kerney, are available to answer any questions you may have on how a gift of real estate can benefit you and the ministries that mean the most to you!
Read MoreWith new CDC guidelines for fully vaccinated people, we continue to show risk for unvaccinated people in our synod.
Very high risk continues in Santa Cruz County.
High risk: Apache, Clark, Cochise, Gila, Graham, Greenlee, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave, Navajo, Pima, Pinal, Washington, and Yavapai.
Moderate risk in Coconino and Yuma counties.
Read MoreIf you missed our Q-&-A Zoom presentation of the 2022-2023 Mission Spending Plan, hosted by Synod Treasurer Erik Rehms, you can view a recording of the session here. You’ll also need this passcode to view: @^w0a56z
Read MoreOur visiting Churchwide representative for our 2021 Synod Assembly is Rev. Albert Starr, whose role with the ELCA is Senior Advisor, Ethnic Diversity. We’re pleased to announce his sermon will be available on Friday morning, June 11, 2021, for use by congregations and individuals.
Our entire worship service will be available as well. The service is provided by our assembly hosts at Community Lutheran in Las Vegas, including Rev. Benjamin Bergren, Rev. Brian Ward, and Bruce Ewing.
Read MoreOur 2021 Synod Assembly will elect: synod council members, committee members, and voting members to attend the Churchwide Assembly (held in August, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio).
Biographical information and photos of nominees for these positions is now available on our website: gcsynod.org/assembly/nominees.
Read MoreReady to end hunger by deepening and expanding Lutheran advocacy efforts in synods, coalitions and networks?
The 2021-22 Hunger Advocacy Fellow placed with the Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Arizona (LAMA), will serve as a full-time member of the staff. Start date for the 12-month position is September 2021. Read more on the LAMA site.
Placements available with state public policy offices in Arizona (bit.ly/ELCAHAF-AZ), Minnesota (bit.ly/ELCAHAF-MN) and Texas (bit.ly/ELCAHAF-TX); and with a communications focus in Washington, D.C. (bit.ly/ELCAHAF-DC).
Read MoreCalling all hunger champions! A new network is getting started in our synod. Join the Grand Canyon Synod Hunger Leaders Network in an initial zoom meeting on Thursday, June 24, 2021, from 6 to 7 pm MST/PDT. To register for this zoom event click here.
During our time together we will hear from ELCA World Hunger Mission Funding Director Sharon Magnuson and share with each other what's happening in our congregations.
Read MoreELCA Advocacy shares its two monthly updates: the UN and State Edition and Advocacy Connections from the ELCA advocacy office in Washington, D.C.
Read MoreOnce again, impersonators are pretending to be Bishop Hutterer, using a fake Gmail address. Please ignore these emails. The Bishop will never ask for money or gift cards via email.
Read on for more details on the fake email, how to report abuse to Google, and how to recognize scams online.
Read MoreSave the date for Lutheran Campformation Day of Service: July 7th, 2021, 9:00am to 5:30pm. View PDF flyer.
We will gather at regional sites with other Campformation friends for service projects, games, worship and more! Check lutherancampformation.com for details and registration. Registration Deadline: June 21, 2021.
Read MoreOn behalf of Faiths4Vaccines, you are invited to join us for the Faiths4Vaccines National Summit on May 26, 2021 from 10 am to 1 pm MST/PDT.
Join us at the National Summit for the largest multi-faith gathering to support equitable and far-reaching vaccine distribution in the United States.
Read MorePastor Robert Jones wrote to share photos and the story that Santa Cruz Lutheran Church hosted a County/ FEMA Covid Vaccination Clinic on May 19, 2021, in conjunction with their Food Pantry for people living in southwest Tucson. Nineteen people were vaccinated and many more were fed.
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