Today we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Matthew Wiswall, who celebrates 35 years on July 29.
Rev. J Matthew Mateo Chavez, San Juan Bautista, Tucson, who celebrates 7 years on July 29.
Rev. Susan Schubert, who celebrates 35 years on July 29.
Today we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Gary McCluskey, who celebrates 45 years on July 27.
Rev. David Pavesic, Office of the Bishop, Phoenix, who celebrates 23 years on July 27.
Rev. Denise Edwards, who celebrates 23 years on July 27.
Today we celebrate the ordination anniversary of Rev. Marta Poling Schmitt, who celebrates 38 years on July 26.
Read MoreToday we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Jeffery Gallen, who celebrates 43 years on July 25.
Rev. Matthew Metevelis, Nathan Adelson Hospice, Las Vegas, who celebrates 15 years on July 25.
Rev. David Tiede, who celebrates 54 years on July 25.
Rev. Louis Liss, Mount Zion, Tucson, who celebrates 1 years on July 25.
The Office of the Bishop welcomes the ELCA to Phoenix for the 2025 Churchwide Assembly. Join us as a volunteer!
Read MoreToday we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Robert Jones, Santa Cruz, Tucson, who celebrates 42 years on July 24.
Rev. Craig Larson, Desert Hills, Green Valley, who celebrates 37 years on July 24.
For an end to war, violence, and genocide across the world, especially in Ukraine, Gaza, Iran, Israel, Haiti, Sudan, Myanmar, Yemen, India, and Pakistan…
For the ongoing work of first responders and relief organizations, including Lutheran Disaster Response in Kerr County, Texas, and in all places affected by natural disasters…
For those experiencing or anticipating storms and floods in the Northeast US and in the Gulf region…
For the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada who has elected the Rev. Dr. Larry Kochendorfer to serve as its fifth National Bishop and in thanksgiving for the ministry of outgoing National Bishop Susan Johnson…
For our own church and the discernment of voting members who will soon elect a new Presiding Bishop and Secretary of the ELCA…
For those affected by recent ICE raids in Camarillo, California, including those injured and killed…
For all victims of sexual abuse and assault…
For those killed and injured in a recent fire at an assisted living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts…
Today we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Janice Brosen, who celebrates 41 years on July 22.
Rev. Paul Scheitlin, who celebrates 46 years on July 22.
Today we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Dennis D. Nelson, who celebrates 51 years on July 21.
Rev. Harold Kriesel, who celebrates 57 years on July 21.
Rev. Richard Miller, who celebrates 57 years on July 21.
Rev. Doug Heskin, who celebrates 57 years on July 21.
Today we celebrate the ordination anniversary of Rev. Joaquin Garcia, Vida Nueva, Glendale, Pan de Vida, El Mirage, who celebrates 42 years on July 20.
Read MoreToday we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Alan Field, who celebrates 40 years on July 18.
Rev. Amy Janssen, Tanque Verde, Tucson, who celebrates 5 years on July 18.
For an end to war, violence, and genocide across the world, especially in Ukraine, Gaza, Iran, Israel, Haiti, Sudan, Myanmar, Yemen, India, and Pakistan…
For the ongoing work of first responders and relief organizations, including Lutheran Disaster Response in Kerr County, Texas, and in all places affected by natural disasters…
For those experiencing or anticipating storms and floods in the Northeast US and in the Gulf region…
For the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada who has elected the Rev. Dr. Larry Kochendorfer to serve as its fifth National Bishop and in thanksgiving for the ministry of outgoing National Bishop Susan Johnson…
For our own church and the discernment of voting members who will soon elect a new Presiding Bishop and Secretary of the ELCA…
For those affected by recent ICE raids in Camarillo, California, including those injured and killed…
For all victims of sexual abuse and assault…
For those killed and injured in a recent fire at an assisted living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts…
Today we celebrate the ordination anniversary of Rev. Timothy Brown, who celebrates 31 years on July 17.
Read MoreThe Office of the Bishop gathers for an in-person staff meeting, and prepares to welcome the ELCA to Phoenix for the 2025 Churchwide Assembly. Join us as a volunteer!
Read MoreToday we celebrate the ordination anniversary of Rev. Mark Huggenvik, who celebrates 53 years on July 16.
Read MoreToday we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Sherwood Glover, who celebrates 52 years on July 15.
Rev. James Price, who celebrates 28 years on July 15.
Rev. Erin Morris, Resurrection, Oro Valley, who celebrates 6 years on July 15.
Today we celebrate the ordination anniversary of Rev. Arthur Goetz, who celebrates 63 years on July 14.
Read MoreToday we celebrate the ordination anniversary of Rev. Susan Sauerberg, who celebrates 28 years on July 13.
Read MoreToday we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Abigail Byrd, who celebrates 33 years on July 12.
Rev. Richard Sherrill, Prince of Peace, Phoenix, who celebrates 27 years on July 12.
Rev. Steven Holm, who celebrates 55 years on July 12.
Rev. Keith Ingle, who celebrates 55 years on July 12.
