Representatives from the Grand Canyon Synod joined other young people and adults from across the Midwest at Augustana College, Illinois, for Leadership Lab 2019.
Sixteen youth, along with Youth Minister Marissa Metevelis, Pastor Matt Metevelis (Reformation Lutheran, Las Vegas) and Pastor Jacqui Pagel explored tactics to have constructive conversations with adults, grow the church, and confirm where their faith and the world intersect.
Read MoreIt is with great joy that we welcome Theresa Thornburgh as our new Director for Administration and Events!
Theresa’s background includes teaching business and computer applications at the college and high school level, office administration, and retail management. In her spare time, she enjoys running, travel, baking, volunteer work, and spending time with her large extended family.
Read MoreBy your word, eternal God, your creation sprang forth, and we were given the breath of life. By your word, eternal God, death is overcome, Christ is raised from the tomb, and we are given new life in the power of your Spirit. May we boldly proclaim this good news in our words and our deeds, rejoicing always in your powerful presence. Direct the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America by your Word, as this church prepares to gather in assembly.
Read MoreWe send prayers to Rev. Linda Hanus and the congregation of Faith Lutheran Church in Yuma, AZ.
Read MoreLoving God, through holy baptism you continue to make us new and gather us together across all human divisions reconciling us to yourself in one body through the cross. Strengthen us by your presence, that our thoughts and actions may be rooted and grounded in your love for us. Direct the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America by your reconciling love, as this church prepares to gather in assembly.
Read MoreWe pray for Pastor Fred Soltow and his wife Sarah as Fred recovers from a heart attack. Fred is a pastor at Covenant Lutheran Church, Quartzsite, AZ.
Read MoreWe lift up in prayer Pastor Mateo Chavez and the people of San Juan Bautista Lutheran Church in Tucson, AZ.
Read MoreFor many Lutherans, immigration is a memory that is still alive in ourselves and our families. You may have grown up in a congregation that worshipped in different languages. Your home church might have had German inscribed in the stained glass, or you celebrated a holiday with special foods.
Our involvement with immigration is as old as the Bible.
Read MoreLet this gathering be an opportunity for you to remember, reclaim, rekindle and revive yourself. Gathering with colleagues from across the church for fellowship, renewal, continuing education, worship, bible study and refreshment for your spirit. Watch the promo video»
Read MoreIt’s been four months since Cyclone Idai hit Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe. Idai is the most severe natural disaster to affect southern Africa in over three decades.
Your swift response rushed aid to families in desperate need. You are helping them access safe water, stay healthy and replace essential items that were lost.
Read MoreMark your congregation’s calendar today! The date for the 2019 “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday is Sept. 8.
Since 2013, thousands of ELCA congregations have participated in this dedicated day of service, gathering to serve communities in ways that share the love of God with all of God’s people. Resources to help your congregation participate in “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday include a toolkit, posters, bulletin inserts and more!
Read MoreLutheran Social Services of Nevada holds a special drive every summer for one of our most popular food pantry items: peanut butter. Local churches, businesses, and groups are able to register to compete to see who could donate the most peanut butter, and the winner of the "war" will become our reigning champion and be recognized by LSSN. Will your church or business be able to take the crown from our reigning champions, New Song Lutheran Church?
Read MoreJuly Update: Advocacy Connections: Posted on July 12, 2019 by ELCA Advocacy, from the ELCA Advocacy office in Washington, D.C. – the Rev. Amy E. Reumann, director.
BORDER SUPPLEMENTAL SIGNED | DREAM ACT | UN CLIMATE CHANGE SESSION | FY20 FOREIGN ASSISTANCE BUDGET | SUMMER MEALS
Read MoreAt Faith/La Fe in Phoenix, we are blessed to have some young adults that are active in ministry on all levels. Two of them, Geraldine Carrillo and Sam Perez, recently served as lead counselors for Lutheran Campformation at Camp Pinerock in Prescott. Geraldine and Sam excelled as role models and leaders for their campers, and helped to raise up new leaders at camp and in the church at-large.
But they aren’t done yet! Geraldine and Sam were both selected to participate in the Young Adult Exchange Program with L’Eglise Lutherienne du Senegal and, at the time of this writing, they are on a plane to Senegal with other young adults from our synod. They jumped at this opportunity for a variety of reasons.
Read MoreConflict is normal and inevitable whether in the home, school, community, church or workplace. The Mediation Skills Training Institute presented by the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center (LMPC) is designed to equip church leaders with the skills necessary to deal effectively with interpersonal, congregational, and other forms of group conflict.
The Mediation Skills Training Institute will be held at the Lutheran Center in Glendale, CA from August 26 - 30, 2019. Registering by July 26 to receive an early bird tuition rate of $695 ($895 after). Click here for more information and to download a brochure/registration form.
Read MoreOn Tuesday, July 15, four young adults form the Grand Canyon Synod will be heading to Senegal to further our companion synod relationship with the Lutheran Church of Senegal. Julie Gerrish (Esperanza/University), a former YAGM in Senegal, is leading the trip. Geraldine Carillo (Faith), Stephanie Petrilli (Our Saviour's-Phx), and Sam Perez (Faith) round out the delegation.
Read MoreWe send prayers to Rev. Fred Soltow, Rev. Kevin Meyer, and the congregation of Covenant Lutheran Church in Quartzsite, AZ, as they reach out and reflect on what it means to be the church today in a very mobile world by sharing God's love and forgiveness.
Read MoreIn this post, ELCA World Hunger summer intern Aml Mohamed reflects on her experiences of accompaniment in her home country of Egypt.
“Why are you interested in this position at the ELCA?” A classic, expected question during an interview. I paused and asked myself three questions. What is the difference between interning at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and a regular nonprofit? Would I care as a practicing Muslim to work at a Lutheran faith-based institution? Would my identity as an Egyptian allow me to work and understand hunger in the US?
Read MoreBetween July 7-12, we were thrilled to have 120 campers and 35 counselors from 16 congregations across Arizona and Las Vegas for a fantastic week of faith formation and adventure!
Campformation’s new mission is to provide faith formation for 6th-12th grade youth in an outdoor setting. Campformation’s large team of pastors and youth leaders worked for months on this year’s Campformation experience.
Read MoreWe pray for Abounding Grace Lutheran Church in Tucson as they fulfill their mission to be God's instruments on earth, reaching out to the unchurched, loving their neighbors and welcoming all.
We lift up their faithful staff: Reverend Keith Hardy, Parish Secretary Jay Froehlich, Music Director Steve Natoli, Financial Secretary Bill Aurand. We pray for the church council: President Bill Froehlich, Vice President Mark Westlake, Council Secretary Jay Froehlich, Treasurer Brendan Victorson. We pray for deacons Walter Brewer, Paul Surhoff, Ken Luthro, Jeff Williams, and Karen Paye.
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