Medium level counties include Clark, Coconino, Gila, La Paz, Maricopa, Nye, Mohave, Pinal, Santa Cruz, Washington, Yavapai, and Yuma.
Low level counties are Apache, Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, Pima, and Navajo.
Note: our updates can be a week behind due to our news cycle overlapping with Thursday updates. View the latest CDC and NYTimes updates here.
Read MoreJoin us Wednesday, January 11, 2022, when we will hear from three avid story engagers: Karen Kretschmann, ELCA National Coordinator for Mission Interpretation & Former Delaware-Maryland Synod Director for Evangelical Mission; Nick Kiger, ELCA Director for Mission Support; and Victoria Flood, ELCA Senior Director for Misson Support.
Join ELCA Coaching every Wednesday at noon MST, 11am PST, as we practice Courageous Leadership. Log in info is on the ELCA Coaching website.
Read MorePacific Lutheran Theological Seminary (PLTS) is hosting three events for folks in discernment. Find info here or click a link below:
Exploring Your Call: An Online Discernment and Info Session. Via Zoom: 1/21/2023, 10am-12:30pm MST, 9-11:30am PST.
Queer and Called: A Conversation for LGBTQ Prospective Students and Allies. Via Zoom: 2/2/2023, 6-7:30pm PST, 5-6:30pm PST.
Signs Along the Way Discernment Weekend. In-Person: February 25th-27th 2023, 10:30 am Saturday - 12:30 pm Monday, Berkeley, CA
The Bishop and Theresa travel the Holy Land, while others start a new year with meetings and travel.
Read MoreWe celebrate Rev. Stephen Springer, with Dove of Peace, Tucson, who celebrates 26 years on November 12.
Read MoreMohave is our synod’s sole high level county. Medium level counties include Apache, Clark, Coconino, Gila, La Paz, Maricopa, Nye, Pinal, Santa Cruz, Washington, Yavapai, and Yuma.
Low level counties are Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, Pima, and Navajo.
Note: our updates can be a week behind due to our news cycle overlapping with Thursday updates. View the latest CDC and NYTimes updates here.
Read MoreRegistration for the Fifty and Better program’s FABulous Winter Lecture Series is open! Discounted bundle deal is available. Lectures are open to all ages. Visit their website for details and to register: callutheran.edu/fab.
Read MoreUnder a new name, Lutheran Faith Community Nurse Association (LFCNA) shares information for faith community nurses (PDF) and invites communities to start a faith community nurse ministry (PDF).
Formerly known as the Evangelical Lutheran Parish Nurse Association (ELPNA) , their current website is at elpna.org but will be moving to lutheranfcna.org.
Read MoreThe ordination of Luis Ochoa will be Saturday, 1/21/2023, 4pm MST, 3pm PST, at Holy Trinity Lutheran in Chandler (739 W Erie St, Chandler, AZ 85225). Rev. Ruben Duran, the ELCA’s Director for New Congregational Development, will preach, and Bishop Deborah Hutterer will preside.
Rostered leaders will process, the color of the day is red. A dinner will follow. The event will be live-streamed on Holy Trinity’s YouTube channel.
Read MoreYesterday we awoke to the news of the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. As part of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), we mourn his death and celebrate his life eternal in Christ Jesus.
Read MoreThe Lutheran World Federation (LWF) joins with Catholics and other faith leaders in mourning the loss of former Pope Benedict XVI, who died on 31 December 2022.
Read MoreWorried about your congregation today? Wondering what the future holds? You are not alone.
People throughout the church are experiencing doubts, fears, and uneasiness about the future. Bishop Hutterer would like to talk with you about the worries and wonders you are experiencing. If you are invested in our Church’s future, join the conversation at one of our upcoming 2023 spring gatherings.
Read MoreLutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona (LAMA) shares their 2022 year in review newsletter, full of highlights and calls to action for 2023. Click here to read highlights from a full year.
Read MoreWe are very excited to report that we have shattered our old record for our Angel Tree Christmas drive. This year we were able to serve a grand total of 322 children from 139 families! We also served 59 senior citizens that are a part of our Senior Meals Program.
Thank you to Christ the Servant, Living Hope, St. Andrew, Mountain View, New Song, Good Samaritan at the Lakes, and First Good Shepherd.
Read MoreAs your congregation prepares for its annual meeting, be sure to invite members to attend our 2023 Assembly, Friday-Saturday, June 9 & 10, 2023, at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Oro Valley and the Tucson area. Read more to find out how many voting members you congregation can send.
Read MoreSome of the Office of the Bishop travel to the Holy Land, while others resume work after celebrating the Christmas season.
Read MoreWe celebrate Rev. Kim Taylor, with American Lutheran in Tucson, who celebrates 38 years on December 30.
Read MoreApache is our synod’s sole high level county.
Medium level counties include Apache, Clark, Coconino, Gila, Maricopa, Mohave, Navajo, Nye, Pinal, Washington, Yavapai, and Yuma.
Low level counties are Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, La Paz, Pima, Santa Cruz, and Yuma.
Note: our updates can be a week behind due to our news cycle overlapping with Thursday updates. View the latest CDC and NYTimes updates here.
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