For What Shall We Pray?

For an end to war, violence, and genocide across the world, especially in Ukraine, Gaza, Iran, Israel, Haiti, Sudan, Myanmar, Yemen, India, Pakistan, Thailand, and Cambodia…
For those at risk of famine and starvation in Gaza, and for those who work to provide aid and relief…
For victims of violence, especially in New York City, NY, Reno, NV, and Traverse City, MI…
For those who are still missing in the aftermath of flooding in Texas, and for the ongoing work of search and rescue teams…
For those experiencing deadly flooding in Beijing, China, and for all places affected by severe weather…
For those facing the aftermath of the eastern Russia earthquake, and for all evacuees in the region…
For Presiding Bishop-elect Yehiel Curry, for Presiding Bishop Eaton, and for the ELCA in this season of leadership transition…
In thanksgiving for the Spirit’s wisdom and guidance during ELCA Churchwide Assembly…
In gratitude for the volunteers, convention center staff, and Churchwide staff who made ELCA Churchwide Assembly possible…

ELCA, Prayers, SpotlightBrian FlatgardJuly 31, 2025ELCA Worship, For What Shall We PrayComment

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Office of the Bishop Updates

The Office of the Bishop attends and volunteers at the final events of the Churchwide Assembly, and also attends the Ordination of Kevin Anderson at Love of Christ in Mesa, Aug 6, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.

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Ordination celebrations: July 31

Today we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:

Rev. Rebecca Boardman, U of A LCM, Tucson, who celebrates 21 years on July 31.
Rev. James Schubert, who celebrates 35 years on July 31.

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Ordination celebrations: July 30

Today we celebrate the ordination anniversary of Rev. Tony Scheer, Beautiful Savior, Tucson, who celebrates 25 years on July 30.

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Ordination celebrations: July 29

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.

Grand Canyon Synod, News, SpotlightBrian FlatgardJuly 29, 2025Ordination AnniversariesComment

Ordination celebrations: July 27

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.

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Ordination celebrations: July 26

Today we celebrate the ordination anniversary of Rev. Marta Poling Schmitt, who celebrates 38 years on July 26.

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Ordination celebrations: July 25

Today 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.

Grand Canyon Synod, News, SpotlightBrian FlatgardJuly 25, 2025Ordination AnniversariesComment

Office of the Bishop Updates

The Office of the Bishop welcomes the ELCA to Phoenix for the 2025 Churchwide Assembly. Join us as a volunteer!

News, Bishop Hutterer, Grand Canyon Synod, SpotlightBrian FlatgardJuly 24, 2025Office of the BishopComment

Ordination celebrations: July 24

Today 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.

Grand Canyon Synod, News, SpotlightBrian FlatgardJuly 24, 2025Ordination AnniversariesComment

For What Shall We Pray?

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…

ELCA, Prayers, SpotlightBrian FlatgardJuly 23, 2025ELCA Worship, For What Shall We PrayComment

Ordination celebrations: July 22

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.

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Ordination celebrations: July 21

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.

Grand Canyon Synod, News, SpotlightBrian FlatgardJuly 21, 2025Ordination AnniversariesComment

Ordination celebrations: July 20

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.

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Lutheran World Federation newsletter

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Ordination celebrations: July 18

Today 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.

Grand Canyon Synod, News, SpotlightBrian FlatgardJuly 18, 2025Ordination AnniversariesComment

For What Shall We Pray?

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…

ELCA, Prayers, SpotlightBrian FlatgardJuly 17, 2025ELCA Worship, For What Shall We PrayComment

Ordination celebrations: July 17

Today we celebrate the ordination anniversary of Rev. Timothy Brown, who celebrates 31 years on July 17.

Grand Canyon Synod, News, SpotlightBrian FlatgardJuly 17, 2025Ordination AnniversariesComment

Office of the Bishop Updates

The 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!

News, Bishop Hutterer, Grand Canyon Synod, SpotlightBrian FlatgardJuly 17, 2025Office of the BishopComment

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