Leaders of Region 2—Rocky Mountain Synod led by Bishop Jim Gonia, Pacifica Synod led by Bishop Andrew Taylor, Southwest California Synod led by Bishop Brenda Bos, Sierra Pacific Synod led by Bishop Megan Rohrer, and our own Grand Canyon Synod led by Bishop Hutterer—held their annual consultation meeting via Zoom this week. It’s a great opportunity for the synod staff to meet, share ideas, and continue collaborations.
Read More133 golfers descended on Arrowhead Country Club this past November 15, both to enjoy a round of golf and to celebrate the Fund for Leaders.
$40,000 was raised for the 25+ candidates for ministry within the Grand Canyon Synod, after an inspired supporter of this Fund for Leaders program matched $20,000.
Read MoreThe Arizona Department of Health Services reports 94 percent of beds in the state are full, with Covid-19 patients making up about a third of those hospitalized.
All but two counties in our synod continue to have extremely high levels of risk for unvaccinated people.
Extremely high risk counties for unvaccinated people in our synod include Apache, Cochise, Coconino, Gila, Graham, Greenlee, Maricopa, Mohave, Navajo, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz, Washington, Yavapai, and Yuma counties.
Pastor Doug Dill will be installed at Central Lutheran in Arizona City during 9 am worship, Sunday, 12/12/2021. Bishop Hutterer will preach and preside.
Their two normally scheduled worship services will be combined to meet for one special service at the Arizona City Church at 9:00 am. Click for YouTube Channel link.
Read MoreAfter a two-year pause during the COVID-19 pandemic, ELCA’s Young Adults in Global Mission (YAGM) program is getting ready to send volunteers out into the world again!
Young adults aged 21 to 29 can apply now for an international service year that will shape their faith, career, identity and understanding of how they fit into God’s work in the world. Watch the video in this post and then more and apply at ELCA.org/YAGM.
Read MoreYou’re invited to be part of our summer camp experience in 2022, the week of July 3-8, 2022, for Jr. High and High School youth, at Camp Pinerock in Prescott, AZ.
A consortium gathering meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, via zoom, 10am MST, 9am PST, to talk about and get enthused for the summer of 2022. If interested or have questions, contact Rev. Craig M. Corbin, Dean, at revcmcorbin@gmail.com.
Read MoreYou are invited to join ELCA Coaching at 1pm Central on Wednesday, December 15, as we host faith leaders (both rostered and lay) across the nation for a unique experience exploring Courageous Leadership with two faith leaders with over 60 years between them! We are honored to have Rev. Arne Jessen and Baird Linke as ELCA Coaches as well. Log-in info here.
Read MoreThe final sessions of the Beginning a Culture of Generosity fall stewardship program are available for review: Sharing Results and an Effective Follow-Up, and the December 4, 2021 session.
Read MoreAs we approach the end of the year and wrap up our financials, remember Thrivent Choice, where you can contribute to over 40,000 organizations and causes you care about.
Considering the Grand Canyon Synod for your Thrivent Choice Dollars? Visit the GCS page to give through Thrivent Choice.
Read More"Hunger and Poverty by the Numbers: Where Are We at Now?" is a webinar with Ryan Cumming (ELCA World Hunger) on December 9, 2021, at 5pm MST, 4 pm PST. Registration for this webinar is at forms.office.com/r/iN8KcajcJ4.
The webinars are open to anyone passionate about ending hunger and eager to learn more. In each session, we will dive deeply into the topic, with presentations from ELCA World Hunger staff and partners and time for questions and conversation.
Read MoreThe Altar Guild version of Lutheran Book of Worship is taken and no longer available from Lord of Grace Lutheran in Tucson.
Read MoreAll but two counties in our synod continue to have extremely high levels of risk for unvaccinated people. 45% of our synod remains unvaccinated.
Extremely high risk counties for unvaccinated people in our synod include Apache, Cochise, Coconino, Gila, Graham, Greenlee, Maricopa, Mohave, Navajo, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz, Washington, Yavapai, and Yuma counties.
In this advent season of waiting, we prepare for the coming of Jesus. At the Office of the Bishop, we also ready ourselves for the new year.
Read MoreLutheran Summer Music is pleased to share a musical selection every day of Advent, from favorite LSM performances to brand new recordings submitted by alumni, faculty, and friends. Follow the calendar in real time on the LSM Website for a moment of music and reflection each day until December 24th!
Read MoreThe LSM Winter Session, January 9-February 11 2022, is completely online on a customizable schedule for grades 8-12. $99 or pay what you an, no audition required. Learn more and enroll at Ismacademy.org/winter-session-2022.
Read MoreSave the dates for two of our biggest events of 2022! We’ll provide more details as we finalize plans.
Our 2022 Grand Canyon Synod Assembly will be Friday and Saturday, 6/10/2022 and 6/11/2022, at Love of Christ Lutheran Church in Mesa. Our theme is “Stirred Up by the Spirit.”
Our 2022 Bishop’s Fall Gathering is October 17-19, 2022, at the Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale.
Advent blessings to you of hope, joy, peace, and love from the Office of the Bishop of the Grand Canyon Synod!
Read MoreIt’s your final week to create and submit a video that shares a story of generosity that offers hope for the new year! Visit our film festival page for info and submission guidelines (web page or PDF).
Read MoreAll but two counties in our synod continue to have extremely high levels of risk for unvaccinated people. 45% of our synod remains unvaccinated.
Extremely high risk counties for unvaccinated people in our synod include Apache, Cochise, Coconino, Gila, Graham, Greenlee, Maricopa, Mohave, Navajo, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz, Washington, Yavapai, and Yuma counties.
