The Office of the Bishop is preparing for the 2026 Grand Canyon Synod Assembly while continuing ministry across the synod, including the Installation of Rev. Patsy Koeneke at Epiphany of Christ in Apache Junction (June 7, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM), congregational leadership, faith formation, and ongoing support for congregations and ministry partners.
Read MoreToday we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Joseph Doherty, New Promise, St. George, who celebrates 27 years on June 4.
Rev. Floyd Anderson, who celebrates 65 years on June 4.
Rev. Keith Hardy, who celebrates 47 years on June 4.
Rev. Maria Valenzuela, who celebrates 37 years on June 4.
Today we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Thomas Dunham, Streams in the Desert, Tucson, who celebrates 47 years on June 3.
Rev. Patricia Lowe, Emmanuel, Prescott Valley, who celebrates 19 years on June 3.
Rev. Mark Halvorson, who celebrates 53 years on June 3.
Rev. Donald Jacobson, who celebrates 64 years on June 3.
Rev. Greg Wenhold, who celebrates 47 years on June 3.
Today we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Carol Breimeier, who celebrates 26 years on June 2.
Rev. Roland Harder, who celebrates 60 years on June 2.
Rev. Ellis Eskritt, who celebrates 61 years on June 2.
Rev. Gary Benson, who celebrates 52 years on June 2.
Rev. James Lundeen, who celebrates 61 years on June 2.
Rev. Lloyd Wallace, who celebrates 63 years on June 2.
Rev. Fred Nelson, who celebrates 26 years on June 2.
Today we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Andrea Cain, Desert Cross, Tempe, who celebrates 18 years on June 1.
Rev. Brian Cain, Spirit of Joy, Chandler, who celebrates 18 years on June 1.
Rev. Richard Lawrence, who celebrates 42 years on June 1.
Rev. Eugene Perry, who celebrates 68 years on June 1.
Deacon Ellen Schnack, who celebrates 35 years on June 1.
Rev. Patsy Koeneke will be installed Sunday, 6/7/2025, at 9:30 am at Epiphany of Christ Lutheran (1050 W. Superstition Blvd., Apache Junction, AZ 85120). Bishop Hutterer will preach and preside. The service will be live-streamed on Facebook and on YouTube. Everyone is welcome to stay for fellowship after the service.
Read MoreReady for summer? Lutheran congregations across the Grand Canyon Synod are offering Vacation Bible Schools and children’s camps filled with faith, fun, and fellowship. Explore the growing list of programs, and help us share your church’s summer offerings by emailing Deacon Laura Book at lbook@gcsynod.org.
Read MoreToday we celebrate the ordination anniversary of Rev. Lawrence Conway, who celebrates 46 years on May 31.
Read MoreToday we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Randall Olson, Honor Health, Scottsdale, who celebrates 50 years on May 30.
Rev. Dennis R. Nelson, who celebrates 55 years on May 30.
Rev. Kenneth Miller, Grace, Kingman, who celebrates 22 years on May 30.
Today we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Norene Smith, who celebrates 43 years on May 29.
Rev. Leroy Rehrer, who celebrates 49 years on May 29.
Rev. Ronald Glusenkamp, who celebrates 45 years on May 29.
As Synod Assembly approaches, synod staff are preparing for key meetings, mission plan conversations, congregational partnerships, candidacy and youth ministry work, financial stewardship, and the ongoing communication and administration that support ministry across the Grand Canyon Synod.
Read MoreToday we celebrate the ordination anniversary of Rev. Benjamin Bergren, Community, Las Vegas, who celebrates 28 years on May 28.
Read MoreFor our 2026 assembly, we are reposting a great symposium on Parliamentary Procedure and Robert’s Rules of Order by David Swartling. View the PDF handout here, and the presentation is available for viewing here with passcode: TQgC5E!7
Special thanks to our amazing guest, David Swartling, for providing this valuable information.
Read MoreToday we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Jon Clutz, who celebrates 62 years on May 27.
The Rev. Donald Bebber, St. Raphael, Benson, who celebrates 3 years on May 27.
Rev. George Karres, who celebrates 47 years on May 27.
Ready for summer? Lutheran congregations across the Grand Canyon Synod are offering Vacation Bible Schools and children’s camps filled with faith, fun, and fellowship. Explore the growing list of programs, and help us share your church’s summer offerings by emailing Deacon Laura Book at lbook@gcsynod.org.
Read MoreToday we celebrate the ordination anniversary of Rev. David Swanson, who celebrates 62 years on May 26.
Read MoreToday we celebrate the ordination anniversary of Rev. Ronald Koplitz, who celebrates 57 years on May 25.
Read MoreToday we celebrate the ordination anniversary of Rev. Richard Jessen, who celebrates 63 years on May 24.
Read MoreToday we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of Rev. Wallace Klandrud, who celebrates 71 years on May 23.
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