As the Hagia Sophia changes from museum to mosque, the ELCA responded by joining faith communities in calling for a day of mourning and joining partners in calling on the Turkish government to maintain Hagia Sophia as a unifying heritage site.
Read MoreAs part of our move to a suite next door, we are making some furniture and equipment available on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact Theresa at the synod office if you have questions about the items and to arrange a pickup. While the items are free and we are happy to make space, donations can always be made on our web site.
Read MoreThe international partners of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land (ELCJHL) expressed their great concern about the current political situation in the Holy Land.
The concern is that the annexation plans will lead to more political instability.
Read MoreBishop R. Guy Erwin of the Southwest California Synod preaches in this service of farewell and godspeed. Members of synod staff, synod council and synod congregations lead worship and offer words of blessing.
Read MoreAfter much prayer and consideration, next summer’s ELCA Youth Gathering was moved to 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 2022 ELCA Youth Gathering will be held July 24-28, 2022, in Minneapolis. For all event info and FAQs, visit elca.org/YouthGathering/COVID19.
Read MorePresiding Bishop Eaton and leaders from The Episcopal Church, the Anglican Church of Canada and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada have prepared a series of devotions to observe the Season of Creation 2020, Sept. 1–Oct. 4.
The season, which begins with the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, is a time to join with the global Christian community in renewing, repairing and restoring commitments to God, to one another and to all of creation.
Read MoreThe Rev. Craig A. Schweitzer, Bismarck, N.D., was elected July 17 to serve a six-year term as bishop of the Western North Dakota Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The election took place during an online synod assembly.
Read MoreThis week, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) unveiled a new, innovative design for the future of the church that will ensure the answering of God's call to invite more into the way of Jesus. This design will focus on attracting young, diverse people to position the ELCA for the future.
Read MoreA Grand Canyon Synod working team will host four “Open Conversations about Race” on 8/11/2020, 9/8/2020, 10/13/2020, and 11/10/2020, at 6:30-7:45 pm on Zoom. These conversations are a safe and thoughtful space where you and others in the synod can wrestle with questions and talk with each other.
Look for more information and a registration link in a few weeks.
Read MorePray that we will continue turning to and prayerfully studying Scripture ― individually and together. Pray that doing so will strengthen and deepen our faith, comfort and encourage us, guide us in loving our neighbor, and be a source of joy and thanksgiving.
Read MoreHow do you envision and understand the kingdom of heaven? Pray that we might stay well-rooted in Scripture and the teachings of Christ to better understand the kingdom of heaven, and to be cautious in embracing
cultural myths, traditions handed down and false promises about the kingdom of God.
Remember in prayer the leaders, voting members and others gathered for the South Carolina Synod Assembly, that the Spirit will strengthen, guide and encourage them in choosing leaders, proclaiming the gospel, growing the church, serving our neighbor and doing God’s work in an ever-changing world.
Read MoreWorship in the Home: Sunday, July 26, 2020. Eighth Sunday after Pentecost, Lectionary 17.
“The risen presence of this crucified one is like the bread of the woman, enough for a multitude and life-giving, though usual religion, worried about both leaven and the cross, would call it unclean. Such is the surprising dominion of God.”
Read MoreIn her weekly message, Bishop Eaton reminds us how Martin Luther lived through similar times of world change, and how he found strength and refuge.
Read MoreFor quick comparison, we are using New York Times 7-day average graphs for each state in our synod: Arizona, Nevada, and Utah.
Arizona: This week: 134,663 cases, 2,499 deaths. Last week: 112,783 cases, 2,047 deaths.
Nevada: This week: 31,924 cases, 626 deaths. Last week: 25,055 cases, 574 deaths.
Utah: This week: 31,878 cases and 234 deaths. Last week: 27,632 cases and 205 deaths.
Navajo Nation: This week: 8,370 cases and 405 deaths. Last week: 8,042 cases and 386 deaths.
Hopi Nation: This week: 332 cases. Last week: 370 cases.
Pray that we will be filled with and led by the Spirit so that our actions, words and faith reveal who we are ― children of God, followers of Christ.
Read MoreBishop Hutterer joins other Christian leaders at the Arizona State Capitol for an event on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 8 am, entitled “From Chaos And Crisis To Community In Christ: The Church Addresses Systemic Racism through Repentance, Reconciliation and Restoration.” You can view the event online on the4c.org.
Christian leaders from diverse ethnicities and denominations in the Phoenix Metropolitan area are gathering for prayer and repentance.
Read MoreWe will be located within the same office complex, but in the suite immediately south of our current location.
Our landlord is renting our current space to another tenant, and per our lease agreement, the property management company is moving us to a comparable space and covering our remodeling and moving costs.
Our new address is Grand Canyon Synod, 1819 E. Morten Avenue, Suite 110, Phoenix, AZ 85020.
Read MoreWe’ve gathered all the Grand Canyon Synod women pastors in one place—a celebratory video! With gratitude for those who have gone before and hope for the future, we give thanks to God for the ministry of women.
We celebrate 50 years of Lutheran women being ordained in the United States, 40 years of women of color being ordained, and 10 years of LGBTQIA+ individuals being able to serve freely.
Read MoreWith the college year kicking off, now’s the time to refer students from your congregation to campus pastors. Use the student referral tool from ELCA Lutheran Campus Ministry to make sure these students receive a welcome from campus pastors and some help adjusting to their new campus life.
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