One Mosaic Day is July 1 every year, and we celebrate the diversity and unity of more than 300 locations that are part of the One Mosaic network. Here’s why it's important.
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Today we celebrate these ordination anniversaries:
Rev. Corey L. Meier, who celebrates 19 years on June 29.
Rev. Gayle Bintliff, who celebrates 21 years on June 29.
There’s lots of travel for vacation and meetings and conferences for the Office of the Bishop, as well as our regular week-to-week duties.
Read MoreWhen war came to Ukraine and desperate people began streaming across the international borders in the frigid days of late winter and early spring, the Rev. Miroslav Mató knew he and the members of his parish would be called upon to help.
Located in Gerlachov, a small village in Slovakia about 200 miles from the Ukrainian border, Rev. Mató and his wife, Rev. Jana Matóva, prepared to offer refuge.
Read MoreToday we celebrate these ordination anniversaries:
Rev. Corey L. Meier, who celebrates 19 years on June 29.
Rev. Gayle Bintliff, who celebrates 21 years on June 29.
Pastor Katie Langston joins the Spirited Book Club to discuss her remarkable debut memoir, Sealed: An Unexpected Journey into the Heart of Grace. The online club is FREE, register here. Thursday, July 14 and Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 2:00 – 3:00pm AZ (PDT).
Born and raised a devout Mormon in Utah, Rev. Katie Langston chronicles her unexpected conversion to orthodox Christianity with candor and theological depth. Her remarkable debut memoir explores themes of religious fundamentalism, mental illness, and family belonging—culminating in her surprising and liberating encounters with the grace of God in Jesus Christ.
Read MoreThanks to a gift from Ascension Lutheran Church in Paradise Valley honoring the legacy of member Orpha Hoganson, Manna Grants are available for new and continuing projects that work to alleviate hunger and demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion in leadership and decision-making.
All organized congregations, New Starts, Synodically Authorized Worshipping Communities (SAWCs), and Special Ministries of the Grand Canyon Synod are eligible to apply by the 7/31/2022 deadline. More info at gcsynod.org/manna-grant.
Read MoreOn Sunday, June 19, 2022, members and special guests dedicated a new altar at House of Prayer. The celebration included comments and memories from Suzie DeFassio recalling Pastor Daniel’s love and commitment to ‘all things Native.’ She recalled family reunions at the Mission and the joy of time spent among the Navajo people.
Read MorePublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) is a program that may allow individuals to get the remainder of their federal student loans discharged. The waiver period, during which more people and loans qualify for PSLF, is currently scheduled to end Oct. 31, 2022, so don’t wait to act.
Read MoreToday we celebrate the ordination anniversary of Rev. Craig Corbin, Mount Olive, Lake Havasu City, who celebrates 35 years on June 28.
Read MoreA oart-time church administrative assistant is wanted at Spirit of Joy Lutheran in Gilbert. View this job description for more information. Applicants are encouraged to apply through Indeed.
Read MoreThe Rev. Craig A. Miller, Mifflinburg, Pa., was elected June 18 to serve a six-year term as bishop of the Upper Susquehanna Synod of the ELCA.
Read MoreAfter consultation with the presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and per the Sierra Pacific Synod Constitution (S8.54), the Sierra Pacific Synod Council has appointed the Rev. Claire S. Burkat as its interim bishop.
Read MoreToday we celebrate these ordination anniversaries:
Rev. David Towers, who celebrates 46 years on June 27.
Rev. Vernon Victorson, who celebrates 51 years on June 27.
Rev. David Wold, who celebrates 57 years on June 27.
Today we celebrate these ordination anniversaries:
Rev. John Geske, who celebrates 34 years on June 26.
Rev. Lyle Rossing, who celebrates 56 years on June 26.
Today we celebrate these ordination anniversaries:
Rev. Scott Hove, Good Samaritan, Las Vegas, who celebrates 27 years on June 25.
Rev. Paul Overvold, who celebrates 44 years on June 25.
Rev. Dennis Hagstrom, who celebrates 45 years on June 25.
Today we celebrate the ordination anniversary of Rev. Glenn Zimbelman, who celebrates 38 years on June 24.
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