For What Shall We Pray?

For areas of the world impacted by ongoing war and political conflict: Ukraine, Syria, South Sudan, Colombia…
For ceasefire in Gaza and for release of prisoners and hostages…
For the United States in this time of political tension and transition…
For victims of a ski resort fire in Turkey…
For those celebrating marriage equality in Thailand…
For blizzard warnings along the Gulf Coast of the United States…
For recovery and rebuilding efforts following wildfires in California…
For immigrants, refugees, and all migrants…
For all who face prejudice, hatred, and violence due to race, ethnicity, religion, class, or gender identity and sexual orientation…

ELCA, Prayers, SpotlightBrian FlatgardJanuary 22, 2025ELCA Worship, For What Shall We PrayComment

Prayers for Holy Spirit Lutheran Church in Las Vegas

We uplift and pray for Rev. Jeremy Nausin and the people of Holy Spirit Lutheran Church in Las Vegas, part of the Colorado River Conference.

Grand Canyon Synod, Spotlight, PrayersBrian FlatgardJanuary 20, 2025Colorado River Conference, Holy Spirit Las VegasComment

Prayers for Esperanza Lutheran Church in Phoenix

We uplift and pray for Deacon Connie Rose-Kamprath, Rev. Christopher Heller and the people of Esperanza Lutheran Church in Phoenix, part of the Fiesta Conference.

Grand Canyon Synod, Spotlight, PrayersBrian FlatgardJanuary 19, 2025Fiesta Conference, Esperanza PhoenixComment

Lutheran World Federation newsletter

News, Global Church, SpotlightBrian FlatgardJanuary 17, 2025Lutheran World FederationComment

For What Shall We Pray?

For areas of the world impacted by ongoing war and conflict: Ukraine, Syria, South Sudan…
For ceasefire in Gaza…
For victims, evacuees, and firefighters facing wildfires in California…
For victims, survivors, and rescue workers involved with the mine disaster in South Africa…
For immigrants and all who travel for stability, opportunity, and safety…
For peaceful political transitions in the United States and around the world…
For the continued work of antiracism…

ELCA, Prayers, SpotlightBrian FlatgardJanuary 16, 2025ELCA Worship, For What Shall We PrayComment

Office of the Bishop Updates

The Office of the Bishop Staff attends various congregations and meetings across the synod, including Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration of Diversity @ King of Glory, Tempe, and in Las Vegas (Jan 19, 2025, 3-5pm) and the of Prayer for Christian Unity Service in Tucson, Jan 23, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

News, Bishop Hutterer, Grand Canyon Synod, SpotlightBrian FlatgardJanuary 16, 2025Office of the BishopComment

Prayers for Mount of Olives Lutheran Church in Phoenix

We uplift and pray for Rev. Timothy Perlick and the people of Mount of Olives Lutheran Church in Phoenix, part of the Capital Conference.

Grand Canyon Synod, Spotlight, PrayersBrian FlatgardJanuary 15, 2025Capital Conference, Mount of Olives PhoenixComment

Ordination celebrations: January 17-23, 2025

This week we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:

Rev. Luis Ochoa, Santa Trinidad, Chandler, Holy Trinity, Chandler, First Evangelical, Mesa, who celebrates 2 years on January 21.
Rev. Judi Tyler, Our Saviour’s, Phoenix, who celebrates 1 years on January 21.

Grand Canyon Synod, News, SpotlightBrian FlatgardJanuary 14, 2025Ordination AnniversariesComment

Prayers for Shepherd of the Hills Evangelical Lutheran Church in Flagstaff

We uplift and pray for Rev. Adam Barnhart and the people of Shepherd of the Hills Evangelical Lutheran Church in Flagstaff, part of the High Country Conference.

Grand Canyon Synod, Spotlight, PrayersBrian FlatgardJanuary 14, 2025Shepherd of the Hills Flagstaff, High Country ConferenceComment

Lutheran World Federation newsletter

News, Global Church, SpotlightBrian FlatgardJanuary 10, 2025Lutheran World FederationComment

Prayers for Good Samaritan Lutheran Church in Las Vegas

We uplift and pray for Rev. Scott Hove, Rev. Don Lorfing, Rev. Jason Adams and the people of Good Samaritan Lutheran Church in Las Vegas, part of the Colorado River Conference.

Grand Canyon Synod, Spotlight, PrayersBrian FlatgardJanuary 9, 2025Good Samaritan Las Vegas, Colorado River ConferenceComment

Prayers for West Valley Young Adult Ministry

We uplift and pray for Casey Goslin and the people of West Valley Young Adult Ministry in Glendale, part of the Cactus Conference.

Office of the Bishop Updates

The Office of the Bishop Staff attends and prepares for a flurry of events and meetings in January.

News, Bishop Hutterer, Grand Canyon Synod, SpotlightBrian FlatgardJanuary 9, 2025Office of the BishopComment

For What Shall We Pray?

For areas of the world impacted by ongoing war and conflict: Gaza, Syria, Ukraine…
For evacuees and all threatened by the Pacific Palisades fire in California…
For earthquake victims in Tibet…
For political transitions and the advancement of peace across the world…
For severe winter weather affecting areas of the United States…
For refugees, migrants, and all who journey for safety…
For daily affirmation of our baptismal calling: to live among God’s faithful people; to hear the word of God and share in the holy supper; to share the good news of God in Christ through word and deed; to serve all people, following the example of Jesus; and to strive for justice and peace in all the world…

ELCA, Prayers, SpotlightBrian FlatgardJanuary 8, 2025ELCA Worship, For What Shall We PrayComment

Ordination celebrations: January 10-16, 2025

This week we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:

Rev. Stephen Springer, Dove of Peace, Tucson, who celebrates 28 years on January 12.
Rev. Annemarie Burke, Noble Hospice, Mesa, who celebrates 19 years on January 15.
Rev. Lourdes Olson, New Song, Henderson, who celebrates 3 years on January 15.

Grand Canyon Synod, News, SpotlightBrian FlatgardJanuary 7, 2025Ordination AnniversariesComment

For What Shall We Pray?

For areas of the world impacted by ongoing war and conflict: Gaza, Syria, Ukraine…
For the family of Jimmy Carter and all those who mourn…
For the families of those killed in the Jeju Air plane crash…
For those affected by tornadoes in Texas, North Carolina, and Louisiana…
For those experiencing homelessness in the US…
For Trinidad & Tobago in the face of rising violence…
For victims of violence in New Orleans…
For the new year and transitions of all varieties…

ELCA, Prayers, SpotlightBrian FlatgardJanuary 2, 2025ELCA Worship, For What Shall We PrayComment

Office of the Bishop Updates

Happy New Year from the Office of the Bishop! As we step into 2025, we thank you for your faithful service and the countless ways you share Christ’s love throughout the Grand Canyon Synod. We are blessed to journey together and look forward to all that God has in store for us in the year ahead.

This week Bishop Hutterer travels to Puerto Rico for the Bishop’s Academy, and the staff enters 2025 on the ground and running.

News, Bishop Hutterer, Grand Canyon Synod, SpotlightBrian FlatgardJanuary 2, 2025Office of the BishopComment