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As we begin a new year, we thank you for the ministry we share as the Grand Canyon Synod. We thank you for the honor of serving you. We give thanks for God’s creation and new creation.

Sovereign of the universe, your first covenant of mercy was with every living creature. When your beloved Son came among us, the waters of the river welcomed him, the heavens opened to greet his arrival, the animals of the wilderness drew near as his companions. With all the world’s people, may we who are washed into new life through baptism seek the way of your new creation, the way of justice and care, mercy and peace; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

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We give thanks to the conference deans who have been crucial to the good health of our synod in this year of change and challenge. Their wisdom and knowledge are gifts.

We thank Rev. Sharon Brown (High Country), Rev. Donald Lorfing (Colorado River), Rev. David Pavesic (Sunrise and Santa Cruz), Rev. Peter Perry (Cactus), Rev. Christine Stoxen (Fiesta), Rev. Sarah Stadler (Capital), Rev. Adele Resmer (Northeast Valley), and current dean Rev. Steven Crittenden and former dean Rev. Chon Pugh of the Rio Salado Conference.

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