Congratulations on your role to bring a group from your congregation to the 2022 ELCA Youth Gathering. This is an incredible opportunity for you and all who will be involved. Perhaps you feel excited and/or overwhelmed, wondering where to start, especially if you have never been to the Gathering before.
Read MoreRev. Miguel Gomez-Acosta, Director for Evangelical Mission and Bishop’s Associate for Congregational Vitality, gives an update as part of our 2021 Synod Assembly.
Read MoreWe opened our 2021 Assembly with greetings from Pastor Roberto Trejo Haager, president of the Mexican Lutheran Church, or Iglesia Luterana Mexicana.
Read MoreWith numerous bishop elections, we’re using this page to keep a running list of newly-elected Bishops in the ELCA.
Brenda Bos elected bishop of ELCA Southwest California Synod
Megan Rohrer elected bishop of ELCA Sierra Pacific Synod
Kevin Jones elected bishop of ELCA Northeastern Iowa Synod
Paula Schmitt elected bishop of ELCA Allegheny Synod
Timothy Smith reelected bishop of the ELCA North Carolina Synod
Lee Miller II elected bishop of ELCA Upstate New York Synod
Felix Malpica elected bishop of ELCA La Crosse Area Synod
Dee Pederson elected bishop of ELCA Southwestern Minnesota Synod
Listen to greetings to our 2021 Assembly from President Adama Faye, Lutheran Church of Senegal.
Read MoreWe’re delighted to present the 44 members of the Grand Canyon Synod who sang in our 2021 Assembly’s virtual choir. Community Lutheran Church in Las Vegas was greatly represented by Philip Fortenberry as pianist, Director Bruce Ewing, and preparation assistance from Chuck Berg.
We also thank the full choir in this post.
Read MoreRev. Albert Starr, our Churchwide representative for our 2021 Synod Assembly, delivered the Gospel reading and sermon for our worship service. He is the ELCA's Director of Multi-Ethnic Ministry Development.
Read MoreFor many individuals and families, real estate is a cherished and much-utilized asset. Real estate can be a great way to make a gift to your congregation and the ministries that matter the most to you.
Our ELCA Foundation regional gift planners, Lisa Marie Higginbotham and Josh Kerney, are available to answer any questions you may have on how a gift of real estate can benefit you and the ministries that mean the most to you!
Read MoreVocalist Nicole Pryor and percussionist Brett Barnes perform Freedom as part of the 2021Grand Canyon Synod Assembly worship service, recorded at Community Lutheran Church in Las Vegas.
Read MoreAll active Rostered Ministers or retired ministers serving as interim pastors are invited to the Bishop’s Fall Gathering to be held on October 18-20, 2021 in Phoenix. Bishop Eaton will be our guest for this event. More details are on the way.
Read MoreAs part of the Synod Council and Bishop Report of our 2021 Assembly, Bishop Deborah Hutterer shared some exciting news about our new appeal, Growing Generosity. We are already over halfway to our $500,000 goal, with $281,656 in gifts and pledges!
With a 100% participation rate from the Growing Generosity leadership team, Synod Council, and Office of the Bishop staff, we have already received leadership gifts from three congregations: New Promise Lutheran Church in St. George, UT; Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Tucson; and Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Paradise Valley. Read her report and learn how you can join us in growing generosity in our synod.
Read MoreWe are pleased to share a video promoting our new Growing Generosity Appeal. The video premiered at our 2021 assembly.
Thanks to Pat Gary for all of his work producing this video. We also thank those who gave time to appear in the video: Pastor Mateo Chavez with San Juan Bautista in Tucson; Solomon Kuch with Emmanuel Sudanese Lutheran in Glendale, Pastor Lars Hammar with Lord of Grace and Open Space in Tucson; Pastor Rebecca Boardman with University of Arizona Lutheran Campus Ministry; Mark Engel with Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona; Terri Polk with American Lutheran in Sun City; and Pastor Jeremy Nausin with Holy Spirit Lutheran in Las Vegas.
Read MoreAs you explore opportunities to participate in our dedicated day of service, visit ELCA.org/DayOfService for helpful planning resources: Planning toolkit, “Service in the Time of COVID-19”, posters, postcards and social media graphics, promotional items, videos, special hymn text, music and recording.
Read MoreWe pray for Rev. Daniel Hoeger, Rev. Kristin Rice and the people of All Saints Lutheran Church in Phoenix, part of the Capital Conference. Visit their site at allsaintsphoenix.org, and their social media pages on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.
Read MoreOur entire worship service is available for use by congregations and individuals. The service is provided by our assembly hosts at Community Lutheran in Las Vegas, including Rev. Benjamin Bergren, Rev. Brian Ward, and Bruce Ewing. Download on our Vimeo page.
Rev. Albert Starr's sermon is part of this worship service. His sermon is also available as a standalone file to download or view at bit.ly/starr-sermon.
Read MoreWe pray for Rev. William Phillips and the people of Christ Lutheran Church in Las Vegas, part of the Colorado River Conference. Visit their site at christlasvegas.org, and their social media pages on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.
Read MoreA Zoom recording of our third tech check training for voting members at our 2021 assembly is available for review. We also present slides and other helpful information in this post to help prep for a smooth day on June 12, 2021.
Read MoreWe pray for Rev. Lowell Nelson, Rev. Judith Rainforth, Rev. Gary Ulrich, and the people of American Lutheran Church in Sun City, part of the Cactus Conference. Visit their site at alcsuncity.org, and their social media pages on Facebook and YouTube.
Read MoreAfter a long assembly week, the Office of the Bishop will be closed on Monday, June 14, 2021. Enjoy your Flag Day as well.
Read MoreGiovana Oaxaca, program director for Migration Policy and Mary Campbel, program director for AMMPARO (Accompanying Migrant Minors with Protection, Advocacy, Representation and Opportunities) share updates on the current situation and work being done by the ELCA to address change. Learn more and get involved at ELCA.org/AMMPARO.
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