Several years ago in my last congregation someone came to me with the question of whether Jesus advocated wealth redistribution. They had read something written by Jim Wallis and wanted me to confirm their mistrust of anything he had to say as he was much more liberal than they.
Read MoreSpiritual PopUp: Creating Your Own Memorial Service Leader's Guide and Participant's Guide are now available on Amazon. Published by New Song Anthem in Henderson, Nevada, by authors Sheila Choate Siino, Elizabeth Baldizan, and Patricia Rusch Duffey.
Read MoreYou are invited to join ELCA Coaching at 11 am MST/PDT on the third Wednesday of July and the first and third Wednesday of August to learn some possibly surprising, and some definitely humorous, things about Courageous Leadership.
The schedule (starting July 21) and login information can be found on the ELCA Coaching website.
Read MoreThe Congregations Lead Initiative is a new, two-year program that will gather a cohort of 50 congregations from across the ELCA to unleash and harness their collective genius and discover new and useful ministry innovations. Beginning on July 8, 2021, your congregation is invited to apply to join the Congregations Lead Initiative. Learn more at ELCA.org/CongregationsLead or this PDF flyer.
Read MoreThis week, Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton introduces us to some of our Lutheran family from across the globe.
Read MoreThe second meeting of the Grand Canyon Synod Hunger Leaders Network is Tuesday, July 27, 2021, 6:30pm MST/PDT. Click here to join the Zoom meeting when it's in progress.
Petra Rickertsen, Networks Manager from ELCA World Hunger will share how other synod networks work and will also update us on Hunger Grants.
Read MoreOur office will be closed Monday, July 5, 2021, for Independence Day. May we, who came from many nations with many languages, delight as a united people in our many different gifts.
Read MoreLiberating God, you have given us this good land as our heritage. Make us always remember your generosity and constantly do your will. Bless our land with honesty in the workplace, truth in education, and honor in daily life. Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogance; and from every evil course of action. When times are prosperous, let our hearts be thankful; and, in troubled times, do not let our trust in you fail. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Read MoreBeginning a Culture of Generosity (BCG) is a new and timely program to help guide congregations and provide the necessary tools to run a successful fall appeal. Congregations will receive training online in 6 sessions and 1:1 guidance on an easily implemented program.
Registration is open through August with the first session scheduled for August 14 ,2021: "Building Blocks for Generosity". View the info page on gcsynod.org, or download the information and registration PDF. Register online here.
Read MoreFor two evenings in July, the Phoenix Fusion Racial Justice Team will host, and Pastor Kristin Rice will facilitate discussion on the book, “The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration” written by Isabel Wilkerson. Thursdays, July 8th and 29th at 6:30 pm MST/PDT on Zoom. Click here to join.
Read MoreCal Lutheran is hosting a virtual Mid-Summer lecture series between sessions. For details on their Mid-Summer Lectures & Summer II Session, visit their website: www.callutheran.edu/fab
Read MoreReformation Lutheran Church was founded in 1948 in the heart of Las Vegas. As part of their ongoing intention to gracefully welcome their neighbors to hear the Word of Jesus’ love for all, the people of God in this place have decided to re-name this community of faith as Living Hope Lutheran Church.
Read MoreRead the minutes from the synod council meeting on March 20, 2021, in PDF format.
Read MoreRead the provisionally-approved minutes from the synod council meeting on May 15, 2020, in PDF format.
While not formally approved, we are trying to get our minutes available as soon as possible to the synod.
Read MoreGrand Canyon Synod is blessed by and supports many campus ministries: Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, the University of Arizona, and ASU Agape, which serves ASU Poly, Chandler-Gilbert and Central Arizona Community Colleges.
Please contact these groups about any students you may know who will be attending these respective universities.
Read MoreFOX 10's Bailey Miller reports on Grace Lutheran Church in Downtown Phoenix, who is offering water, electrolytes and other items, in an effort help the city's homeless population survive the scorching summer heat.
Join the ELCA Growing Younger “Train The Trainer” Virtual Gathering, August 11-12, 2021, 9am-3:30 pm MST/PDT. Leaders will learn to increase the number of youth and young adults involved in the life and leadership of the church.
Synodical leadership is invited: Bishops, Assistants to the Bishops, Youth and Young Adult leaders, Evangelism, SYMBOL, DEM’s and others. Register here by 8/1/2020 and contact Pastor Jacqui Pagel for questions and if you plan to attend. View this post or this PDF for more info.
Read MoreIt's back and bigger than ever: Lutheran Social Services of Nevada’s Peanut Butter Wars!
The current reigning champion is New Song Lutheran Church, who despite the pandemic, brought in 28,977.91 pounds of peanut butter last summer.
Read MoreMeeting with Pope Francis in the Vatican on 25 June, both the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) President Archbishop Dr. Panti Filibus Musa and Pope Francis expressed the hope that the 500th anniversary of the Augsburg Confession in 2030 can become common ground on which to strengthen the commitment of Lutherans and Catholics to unity and reconciliation.
Read MoreELCA Advocacy shares its two monthly updates: the UN and State Edition and Advocacy Connections from the ELCA advocacy office in Washington, D.C.
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