During the all-virtual 2021 Vine Deloria Jr Theological Symposium at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC), presenters will talk about the intersection of Indian boarding schools and theological/Christian education as well as the work being done across the United States to bring truth and healing. Other+Wise is a co-sponsor of the symposium.
Register here for the online symposium on Nov. 16 and 17 2021. Events will also be livestreamed on LSTC’s Facebook page.
Read MoreMany congregations are just now getting ready to attend the 2022 ELCA Youth Gathering, so you aren’t behind! We’ve put together a list of 10 things you should know as you prepare to get your group together. For more information, go to elca.org/gathering.
Pastor Shari Bernau, with Living Water Lutheran in Scottsdale, is also happy to answer questions from those who are attending the Gathering from the Grand Canyon Synod: pastorshari@lwlcaz.org.
Read MoreMeet the Rev. Amy Reumann in person at the Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona (LAMA) Summit at Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center in Carefree, AZ on Sunday, December 5 from 1:30–4 pm MST. Hear about advocacy churchwide, ask questions, and leave prepared to voice our common needs in the public square. Register here.
Why are we called to be involved in advocacy? In the short video in this post, ELCA Advocacy: Set Free to Do Justice, the Rev. Amy Reumann, director of Advocacy for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the advocacy staff and community leaders in Washington, D.C. describe this important ministry and how you can get involved.
Read MoreJoin us for the inaugural Faith Network quarterly meeting via Zoom: November 5, 2021, 10:00–11:30am MST. Register at bit.ly/BCFNMeeting. View a PDF for the event and an info PDF about the organization.
Clergy and volunteers are invited to attend to learn why and how the faith community can make a big difference for military-connected Arizonans.
Read MoreEnjoy Thanksgiving afternoon in the cool crisp pines of Prescott with good food and good company. Make Camp ALOMA a part of your holiday tradition this year.
Mark your calendars to enjoy thanksgiving dinner at Camp ALOMA! Thursday, November 25, 12:00pm dinner, 2:00pm worship service. Donations accepted. RSVP 928-778-1690 or office@campaloma.com.
Read MoreThe Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Foundation today announced the relaunch of its Endowment Fund Pooled Trust — also known as Fund A — under a new name, the Ministry Growth Fund, which better represents the foundation's goals for the future.
Read MoreCan seasonal members vote in our annual meeting? Can I hold an electronic meeting? Where do I find the ELCA model constitution? How do I revise our congregation constitution?
Join ELCA Secretary Deacon Sue Rothmeyer and Pastor David Brandfass for a Zoom workshop on congregation constitutions. All congregational leaders are invited: Thursday, 12/2/2021, 5-6:15 pm MST, 6-7:15 pm PST. Click here to register by 11/29/2021.
Read MoreThe Evangelical Lutheran Church in America joins 14 other Churches and church-based organizations in a letter to Secretary of State Blinken to express concerns about the recent Israeli decision to label key Palestinian human rights and civil society organizations as “terrorist organizations.” Read the letter as PDF or in this post.
Read MoreFrom Rev. David Brandfass, Synod Council Secretary, are the full minutes from our 2021 Synod assembly available in PDF format.
Read MoreRisk levels in our synod’s counties increased to more extreme levels for unvaccinated people.
Extremely high risk counties for unvaccinated people in our synod include Apache, Cochise, Coconino, Gila, Graham, Greenlee, Maricopa, Mohave, Navajo, Pinal, Washington, and Yavapai counties.
Very high risk counties include Clark, La Paz, Pima, Santa Cruz, and Yuma.
Bishop Hutterer and others will be at Installation of Pastor Tim Nybroten at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Oro Valley, Oct 31, 2021. In this post, Pastor Jacqui Pagel shares photos from the grand opening of Crossroad’s Station Coffee Company and her visit to Native American Urban Ministry. The full time staff of the Office of the Bishop will gather for a retreat at Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center.
Read MoreThe 10/16/2021 session of the Beginning a Culture of Generosity fall stewardship program is available for review. It’s for those who missed it or are curious about the program.
Read MoreThe Islamic Speakers Bureau of Arizona (ISBA) presents a tri-faith discussion: “Do We Need to Defend God?” Guest speakers are Imam Anas Hlayhel, Rabbi Jim Simon, and Rev. Carl Zimmerman.
Register here for this free online event, Tuesday, November 9, 2021, 6–7:30 pm.
Read MoreSince November 2020, an ongoing conflict in Tigray, a region of Ethiopia, has caused a humanitarian crisis. People have been forced to leave their homes, becoming internally displaced people (IDPs) in the neighboring regions of Amhara and Afar. There are an estimated 1.2 million IDPs, who are faced with food insecurity, COVID-19 and possible flooding.
Read MoreJoin Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer and Rev. Mark Holman on a Grand Canyon Synod Holy Land Trip, January 2 – 11, 2023. The trip also includes an optional 3-days post-tour excursion to Jordan.
View information on the trip here and view a PDF here.
Read MoreRegistration is now open for Fifty and Better’s FABulous Fall Lecture Series, running November 2-December 14. Visit callutheran.edu/fab for lecture and registration details, including FREE virtual tours of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory! All are welcome to attend, please share with your friends and family! Lectures are $10 each or bundle all for $60.
Read MoreThe Center of Addiction & Faith and Faith Partners are offering Leadership Training on Saturday Nov. 13th from 8:00-3:00 PM MST.
It will be a hybrid training event (in-person and virtual combination). Cost is $250/congregation. Click here to register. View the Faith Partners flyer with more details.
Read MoreWe recently passed the $375,000 milestone in our Growing Generosity Appeal, with a total of $381,444 in gifts and pledges. That’s over 3/4 of our goal!
Growing Generosity was launched in June with a $500,000 goal by the end of 2023. Please prayerfully consider how you’d like to be involved, and learn more about Growing Generosity here.
Read MoreThe women of the Grand Canyon Synod meets in a virtual convention on Saturday, 11/6/2012, at 9 am MST/PDT via Zoom. Registration remains open through 10/26/2021, register here.
In attendance will be Rev. Rebecca Boardman as chaplain, Bishop Hutterer, and Barbara Thistle, representing the churchwide board of WELCA.
Nominations an officers or board member through 11/5/2021, at 5 pm. For more info visit grandcanyonwomen.org/2021-virtual-convention.
Read MoreGloria Dei Lutheran Church and Palo Cristi Presbyterian Church, Paradise Valley, are offering 40 years of SATB Choral Music to be given away free! There are individual pieces, as well as Cantata Books and compilation selections. Call 602-955-7330 for details.
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