This week we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of Rev. Christine Stoxen (Holy Trinity, Chandler) who celebrates 22 years on May 14, and Rev. Jonathan Heilner, who celebrates 47 years on May 18.
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Reports of new coronavirus cases have doubled in the past month as Omicron subvariants have spread across the country.
According to the CDC’s COVID-19 Community Levels, all of our synod’s counties remain low level: Apache, Clark, Cochise, Coconino, Gila, Graham, Greenlee, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave, Navajo, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz, Washington, Yavapai, and Yuma.
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This week, the Office of the Bishop team hits the road and attends a number of events in person and virtually, including Pacifica Synod Assembly, Festival of Homiletics, Denver, CO, Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary Graduation, and the Installation of Rev. John Maroni at Shepherd of the Desert in Sun City.
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From the work of psychologists Drs. John & Julie Gottman we will explore the concept of the Four Horsemen, first published in the book The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work. We also welcome The Rev. Sara Cutter, Senior Director for Operational Effectiveness in the Christian Community and Leadership Home Area of the ELCA’s churchwide organization. Join us May 18, 2022, 11 am MST/PDT, 12pm MDT, (and every Wednesday). The login information can be found on the ELCA Coaching website.
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The Office of the Bishop organized an online presentation from the Phoenix Police Department and FBI Phoenix Field Office on security in houses of worship. We thank Tom Vega from Esperanza Lutheran Church in Phoenix for all his great work in making this possible.
In this post we share a wealth of great resources provided by our presenters. Click here to view a recording of the webinar, and use this passcode: ^^8$%JXX
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Campformation seeks a camp nurse for their week of camp, serving youth from the Grand Canyon Synod. If you are interested in serving or would like to inquire about more information, please contact Rev. Craig Corbin, Dean of Campformation at revcmcorbin@gmail.com.
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Bishop Eaton shares a message regarding the listening panel which reviewed the interactions of Bishop Megan Rohrer with Misión Latina Luterana leading up to and on Dec. 12, 2021, and asks for prayers for all concerned in these matters. Leer en español también.
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The Young Adults in Global Mission (YAGM) program has been paused since early 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then the YAGM staff deepened relationships with global partners and asked important questions to shape the future of the program. In a video message, YAGM program director Dan Beirne shares some of what he and the staff learned during that process. We also share a newsletter with more info.
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It is National Nurses Week, an annual event that begins on May 6 and ends on May 12. This year, Mosaic is celebrating National Nurses Week with the theme “Super Nurse!”
The post Celebrating Mosaic’s Super Nurses appeared first on Mosaic.
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The Episcopal Diocese of Arizona shares a virtual workshop on the basics of legislative advocacy, including how you can use your voice to help save the sacred land known in English as “Oak Flat,” an issue that sits at the intersection of religious freedom for all and environmental justice.
Join them Sunday, 5/15/2022, 1-3:30pm MST/PDT, 2-4:30PM MDT. Register here.
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We pray for the family and friends of retired pastor Arne Kaleb Markland, who passed away on May 4, 2022 in Tempe, Arizona. Services were held May 9, 2022.
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On May 4th, 2022, congregations of the Colorado River Conference joined together for dinner and worship to “Celebrate Leaders’ who helped us navigate the last two difficult years in ministry. Rev. Marta Poling Schmitt was the guest preacher and music was provided by hosts Christ the Servant and New Song, with additional participation from Community Lutheran in Bullhead City, AZ, and Las Vegas churches Living Hope, Saint Andrew, Community, and Holy Spirit. View photos in this post.
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What is important to you when you think about government? What about how the church and the state relate to each other?
A task force is at work on a new social statement about civics and faith, and it wants to hear from you. There are two opportunities to participate on 5/24/2022 or 5/24/2022, 5-6:15pm MST/PDT, 6-7:15pm MDT. Click here to register and learn more at elca.org/civicsandfaith.
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The Rev. Erik Gronberg, Fort Worth, Texas, was reelected April 29 to serve a second six-year term as bishop of the Northern Texas-Northern Louisiana Synod. The election took place during the synod assembly April 29-30 at King of Glory Lutheran Church in Dallas.
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The ELCA World Hunger Team invites applications for Domestic Hunger Grants. Visit this FAQ page about applying. Applications are open April 18–May 20, 2022.
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Note: Our block of rooms with Westgate Resort are fully booked. Be sure to call and reserve Country Inn and Suites by 5/25/2022.
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Inside Out Network, with Rev. Fred Nelson (New Spirit, Tucson) as Executive Director, is a new strategic ministry of the Grand Canyon Synod, helping reshape reentry for people leaving incarceration with their ground-breaking, invisibility-busting ION online platform that allows returning citizens and service providers to communicate directly with each other. Think of ION as "eHarmony for reentry."
Learn how you can help and more about this ministry in this post, this front-page AZ Daily Star article, and the ION website.
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Coronavirus cases and hospitalizations are rising in a majority of American states, signaling a surge that is increasingly national in scope.
According to the CDC’s COVID-19 Community Levels, all of our synod’s counties remain low level: Apache, Clark, Cochise, Coconino, Gila, Graham, Greenlee, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave, Navajo, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz, Washington, Yavapai, and Yuma.
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This week’s ordination anniversaries are Rev. Donald Thompson, who celebrates 39 years on May 8.
Rev. Mary Louise Frenchman, Native American Urban Ministry in Phoenix, celebrates 22 years on May 9.
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