Rev. Janice Brosen, who celebrates 38 years on July 22.
Rev. Colin Melby, who celebrates 39 years on July 24.
Rev. Craig Larson, Mount Zion, Tucson, who celebrates 34 years on July 24.
Rev. Jeffery Gallen, Christ Evangelical, Goodyear, Alleluia, Phoenix, who celebrates 40 years on July 25.
Rev. Matthew Metevelis, Nathan Adelson Hospice, Las Vegas, Living Hope, Las Vegas, who celebrates 12 years on July 25.
Rev. Marta Poling Schmitt, who celebrates 35 years on July 26.
Rev. Gary McCluskey, University, Tempe, who celebrates 42 years on July 27.
Rev. David Pavesic, Beautiful Savior, Tucson, who celebrates 20 years on July 27.
Rev. Denise Edwards, who celebrates 20 years on July 27.
Rev. Phillip Shuart, St. Andrew, Las Vegas, who celebrates 31 years on July 28.
What the BA.5 Subvariant Could Mean for the United States: The most transmissible variant yet of the coronavirus is threatening a fresh wave of infections in the United States, even among those who have recovered from the virus fairly recently.
In our synod, a new wave of high level counties: Apache, Clark, Coconino, Gila, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave, Navajo, Pinal, Washington, Yavapai and Yuma.
Medium level: Greenlee and Santa Cruz. Low level: Cochise, Graham, Pima.
Read MoreWe share a video from Sally Azar, part of the pre-events of the ELCA Churchwide Assembly 2022.
In preparation for the 2022 ELCA Churchwide Assembly, ELCA members are encouraged to participate in a series of online Bible studies that will explore the assembly theme, "Embody the Word," from Luke 24. Register here for the live Bible study series held on Zoom.
Read MoreWe share a video recap of our synod’s 2022 Campformation, which was held in Prescott, Arizona. Thanks to Christ the Servant Church, in Henderson/Las Vegas, for providing the video.
Read MoreThe United States President Joe Biden visited the LWF-operated Augusta Victoria Hospital (AVH) on the morning of Friday July 15. Biden’s visit to the hospital is the first visit of a sitting US president to East Jerusalem. The US President announced a USD 100 million multi-year commitment toward the East Jerusalem Hospital Network (EJHN), of which AVH is a member.
Read MoreDrop by an Advocacy Cafe to hear from ELCA advocacy community leaders about timely topics. The 30-minute presentations will be offered twice on the same day. The day session will wrap-up with 15-minutes for a Q&A session with panelists. The evening session will wrap-up differently, with 25 minutes to meet in a small group with others to exchange experiences and ideas.
Tue. July 26 – August Recess
Tue. Aug. 30 – Civic Engagement Actions
Tue. Sept. 27 – Barriers to Voting
Tue. Oct. 25 – Public Discourse
As Lutherans in North America, we have a remarkable opportunity to live out our Christian vocation in a multi-religious world. No matter where we live, the realities of religious diversity are not “out there,” but in our daily lives with our families, in our congregations, communities, and at work. Our ministries – whether as pastors, deacons, or lay people – are shaped by the religious diversity in our midst. The brand new “ELCA Guidelines for Ministry in a Multi-Religious World” provide a way for our ministries to also be shaped for our multi-religious context.
Read MoreMembers of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) will gather for the 2022 ELCA Churchwide Assembly Aug. 8-12 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. Meeting under the theme "Embody the Word," the assembly will participate in plenary discussions to make decisions about the work of this church. Live video of the plenary sessions will be accessible at elca.org/CWA-2022.
Read MoreHaving already raised over $500,000 to fund our Growing Generosity Appeal, let’s create possibilities together. With your help, we can top our next goal to raise another $250,00 by the end of 2023 through gifts from congregations, foundations, endowments, and individuals!
The plans for these additional funds will benefit Lutheran Campus Ministries, new & emerging ministries, and our advocacy efforts. In this post we explore Growing Financial Viability: Planting seeds of financial support for pastors and congregations through 3E Lilly Grants and programs.
Read MoreRevitalize your congregation's preaching ministry by making the practice of preaching more collaborative and participatory. These six Zoom sessions will be held October 2, 2022, through January 8, 2023, and led by Rev. Dr. Shaunna Hannan, Professor of Homiletics at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary (of California Lutheran University). Interested? Fill out this form, bit.ly/LayPreachingCLU, and view more info in this post and this PDF flyer.
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 MoreWe’ve received reports of emails from a fake Gmail account purporting to be Bishop Hutterer, which you can ignore. Better yet, use your report spam button to flag it and get it shut down.
You will likely be asked for a contribution of gift cards or something else of that nature. You will notice that it is not coming from her official email address. The Bishop will never send such a message or solicit funds in this way.
Read MoreAt the Office of the Bishop, we prepare for upcoming fall events and the Installation of Rev. Jose Valenzuela at Community of Grace in Peoria and other upcoming installations.
Read MoreRev. Stephen Hilding, Tanque Verde, Tucson, who celebrates 5 years on July 15.
Rev. Sherwood Glover, who celebrates 49 years on July 15.
Rev. James Price, who celebrates 25 years on July 15.
Rev. Erin Morris, Resurrection, Oro Valley, who celebrates 3 years on July 15.
Rev. Rick Alpers, who celebrates 36 years on July 16.
Rev. Mark Huggenvik, who celebrates 50 years on July 16.
Rev. Alan Field, who celebrates 37 years on July 18.
Rev. Karn Carroll, Our Saviour’s, Phoenix, who celebrates 23 years on July 18.
Deacon Lana Neighbors, Honor Health, Scottsdale, who celebrates 25 years on July 20.
Rev. Robert Jones, Santa Cruz, Tucson, who celebrates 39 years on July 21.
Rev. Dennis Nelson, who celebrates 48 years on July 21.
Rev. Harold Kriesel, who celebrates 54 years on July 21.
Rev. Richard Miller, who celebrates 54 years on July 21.
ELCA Global Mission shares their July 2022 Global links newsletters, which introduces the new YAGM volunteers, new mission personnel, and ways to get involved. View online or download a pdf version.
Read MoreDiakonia presents an Exploring Your Spiritual Gifts Retreat via Zoom, August 6, 13, and 20 2022, 9am-12pm MST/PDT, 10am-1pm MDT.
Come join us on this adventure of discernment and answer the questions you have been asking yourself. All are welcome! Register at diakonia.education > Home Page > Events/Retreats. View info as PDF.
Read MoreThe summer 2022 edition of Promise, Mosaic’s national magazine, is now on their website for easy reading. Click here to read the latest edition.
As the end of our Called to be Bold multi-year, comprehensive fundraising campaign closes, we share more stories in this issue of how heartfelt donor generosity continues to enable those we serve to lead BOLD lives in the way they choose–and on their own terms.
Read MoreRSVP for Poll Monitor Training & Poll Worker Introduction via Zoom. Click a date to RSVP: July 13th, 14th, 19th, and 23rd, 2022. This workshop will be given by the Election Protection AZ Partners: All Voting is Local, Arizona Democracy Resource Center, and Native Vote.
From ELCA Votes: “We are called to conversation and prayer around our role as U.S. residents and as people of faith in ensuring our election systems promote dignity and respect for all.”
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