We lift up our Christian siblings in Safford, Arizona. Despite not having a formal church, these brothers and sisters of what was Faith Lutheran in Safford continue to meet and give their gifts to the Grand Canyon Synod.
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Give thanks for the contributions and impact of women of all ages and abilities who shape our society and communities, share their faith and wisdom, serve our neighbors in need and respond to God’s call to serve as lay and rostered leaders in our congregations and church.
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During the 40 days of Lent we recall how Jesus, the Son of God, withstood temptations even in a weakened state. Pray that we will find confidence and courage through faith in Jesus and will draw on the strength of God to endure the temptations and distractions of daily life.
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When the 500th anniversary of The Lutheran Reformation took place in 2017, the Vatican and The Lutheran World Federation issued a joint statement and study document, “From Conflict to Communion.” (View online or as PDF.)
A series of Lenten dialogs is our local participation in that endeavor to build ecumenical understanding and cooperation. Three Wednesday morning sessions, from 10:30 am to noon, will take place in March, with Bishop Hutterer and Bishop Weisenburger attending some of the dialogs.
March 11, 2020 @ Lutheran Church of the Foothills
March 18, 2020 @ St Cyril of Alexandria Catholic Church, featuring Bishop Weisenburger
March 25 @ Dove of Peace Lutheran Church, featuring Bishop Hutterer
Give thanks for ELCA missionaries and young people serving in the ELCA Young Adults in Global Mission programs in Egypt, Israel, Jerusalem/West Bank and Palestine. Pray that God will bless and further their work with our companions in the Middle East and North Africa, especially in finding nonviolent paths to peace and justice.
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These petitions are offered as guides to prayer for the global, social and outreach ministries of the ELCA, as well as for the needs and circumstances of our neighbors, communities and world. Thank you for your continued prayers for the life and mission of this church. Download a Word doc, or PDF for letter size printout or legal size printout, or view the ELCA resource page.
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The Southern Arizona Lutheran Camping Association (SALCA) is offering Lutheran Bible Camp for grades 3-8 on May 25-29, 2020, at the Triangle Y Ranch in Oracle, Arizona.
Spend a week with other youth, pastors, and lay leaders from around Southern Arizona on an experience of faith, fellowship, and growth. For more info go to www.mysalca.com or view this PDF flyer.
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Creation, humanity and nature are knitted together intricately by our Creator in ways that sustain all life and enable the earth to thrive. Pray that we will repent for what we have done to harm or unbalance creation, and that God will grant us wisdom and insight for restoring creation and treating it with care and respect.
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Photos from Grace Lutheran’s Ashes to Go event at the Phoenix downtown ASU campus, and Pastor Jacqui Pagel’s visit to Ascension’s sending blessing for intern Jen Smith.
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We invite you to join Lutheran Social Services of Nevada (LSSN) and Nevada Women's Philanthropy as we break ground for LSSN's new DigiMart Expansion on Thursday, March 5th, 2020!
Last May, LSSN was awarded NWP's Impact Grant 2019 to enable us to add an additional 2,308 square feet to our DigiMart Food Pantry. Groundbreaking will begin at 12:00 p.m. and refreshments will be available at 11:30 a.m. If you are planning to attend, RSVP to Tristan Hightower at tristan@lssnv.org.
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Lutheran Campus Ministry Students at Arizona State University and the community of University Lutheran Church have written a 2020 Lenten devotional booklet entitled "Cross Words," available for free as a thank-you to the Grand Canyon Synod for supporting Lutheran Campus Ministry. Download at gcsynod.org/s/Lenten-Devotions-2020.pdf.
Synod members are invited to share the link, print, or distribute it in any way. Also, it is available at Amazon.com in a Kindle format for $.99.
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Sierra Evangelical Lutheran Church, Sierra Vista, is searching for a part-time Music/Choir director to lead the Congregation in worshipful music and singing at regular and special services. This position supervises the SELC organist and the Contemporary Worship team leader(s) as well. Hours will vary as required. If interested please contact the church office at 520-459-0444, admin@selcaz.org or go to our website: www.selcaz.org
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This is the only time we will be promoting church division! Tanque Verde Lutheran Church in Tucson is giving away a room divider, approximately 37 feet long, 8.5 feet tall. Each panel measures 44 inches wide. Divider hangs from a ceiling track. All parts in excellent condition.
Also available, some communion ware. Contact Joe Paugh or Pastor Stephen at 520.749.1606.
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Confident in the promise of resurrection, New Song Church announces the passing of Rev. George Thune, who died on Monday, February 17th, 2020 after a battle with cancer.
A memorial service will be held at New Song Church on Saturday, February 29th at 11:00am followed by a reception. All are invited to attend.
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Registration is now open for this year’s synod assembly, June 11 and 12, 2020. We gather this year at Community Lutheran Church in Las Vegas under the theme: Why Jesus.
Our special guests this year are President Adama Faye, Lutheran Church of Senegal, and Rev. Ron Glusenkamp, Director, Always Being Made New: Campaign for the ELCA.
The Synod Assembly is our annual gathering to do business and to celebrate that we are church together. Everyone is welcome to participate, register today!
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God is great and awesome, forgiving and a lover of justice. Give glory and praise to God!
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We lift up the congregation of Crossroads Lutheran Church in San Tan Valley, a place where people meet friends, meet God, and make life better.
We pray for: Pastor Charles Newman; Louise Gahm, Ministry Coordinator & Next Generation; Kari Schneider, Worship Coordinator; Melanie Moscicki, Social Media Coordinator; Michelle Scavo, Discipleship & Missions Coordinator.
We pray for the church board: Lisa Parrish, Sam Pagliari, Simone Shern, Scott Scavo, and Pam Dienert.
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Post-truth is an adjective defined as “relating to or denoting circumstances in which objective facts are less influential in shaping public opinion than appeals to emotion and personal belief.” In 2016, “Post-truth” was Oxford Dictionaries’ Word of the Year. In a July 2017 article by Lausanne Global Analysis, the term “post-truth” is closely linked with another popular phrase of our time, “fake news.”
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The ELCA is an official partner of the 2020 Census as we work toward a just world where all are fed and further our commitment to greater justice in public policy and the electoral process. An accurate count determines electoral maps and ensures that $675 billion in federal funds justly go where they are needed most.
Posters are available from ELCA.org/resources/advocacy to help ELCA congregations encourage participation, particularly among hard-to-count populations such as people residing in rural areas, young children, LGBTQIA people, people experiencing homelessness, indigenous people, people who do not speak English, and racial and ethnic minorities. National Census Day is April 1, 2020, at which time all homes should have been invited to complete the census.
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Pray that we will always be attentive to the presence and work of the Holy Spirit in the world and that we will be moved by the Holy Spirit to be bright, shining witnesses, bearing the hope and promises of God.
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