Parochial Reports 100% complete!

Thank you to everyone who submitted their 2018 annual parochial reports (Forms A & C.) 100% of the congregations in the Grand Canyon Synod submitted their reports and in time for the system closing deadline!

We really appreciate your efforts in completing the reports. Another way we are church together, better together for the sake of the gospel. You are amazing!

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June Stewardship Toolkit available

The Rev. Robert C. Blezard continues to provide a “Stewardship Toolkit” for congregations. This month’s theme: Develop a heart of generosity..

It consists of an original newsletter article and RCL-based “stewardship snippets” that they can cut and paste into their publications. It also has resources to explore the theme set out in the newsletter article.

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Video: Sharing the Goodness of God

The Lutheran Church in Malaysia (LCM), a companion church of the ELCA, works alongside the indigenous Orang Asli people of West Malaysia. In this south-to-south partnership, Christ's love between LCM and the Orang Asli is lived out in many ways -including worship life, education, sustainable farming, land rights awareness and income generating projects. Watch the video »

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I’m a Lutheran: Ryan Henry Mitstifer Walton

Ryan Henry Mitstifer Walton, member of Tanque Verde Lutheran Church, Tucson, Ariz. and a sophomore at Sabino High School, is featured in the May Living Lutheran.

Says Ryan: “I believe God subtly tries to push me to do things. While it’s not a force that controls me, I definitely feel God’s influence. My mom, Meredith Mitstifer, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer when she was pregnant with me. Given I shared space with cancer, I believe I have to do my part to advocate and help other women be informed about this silent killer.”

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POSITION FILLED: Finance Coordinator needed at American Lutheran Church of Sun City, Arizona

American Lutheran Church of Sun City, Arizona is looking for a Finance Coordinator to serve as the Church’s liaison for financial communications and tasks. This position works closely with the Operations Coordinator, the Church Council, Treasurer and Senior Pastor. View this PDF for more info.

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