Final year of Stewardship for All Seasons features significant scholarships

A new cohort of Stewardship for All Seasons begins May 21, 2022. This year’s program is subsidized significantly by the last year of our Lilly 3E grant and other donors. For more info, view our web page or PDF.

We highly recommend that congregations that participated in Beginning a Culture of Generosity consider signing up for this last cohort of SAS. Scholarships are also be available for second year SAS congregations. If you have questions or want to sign up, please contact Pr. Miguel Gomez-Acosta.

News, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardApril 6, 2022Stewardship, Stewardship for All Seasons, Lilly 3EComment

Bishop Hutterer: Holy Ground

As I approach the end of my Lenten journey, I see the Grand Canyon Synod has many places of holy ground. I have experienced holy ground when in conversation with candidates hoping to enter seminary and with candidates near graduation, waiting to interview with a congregation.

I am on holy ground when I visit our various congregations to preach, preside, meet church leaders, and participate in conversations in special congregation meetings.

Bishop Hutterer, Letters, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardApril 6, 20222022 Lent, Bishop Hutterer LettersComment

Heads of Churches of Jerusalem speak out on illegal seizure of Little Petra Hotel

On April 4, 2022, the Patriarchs and Heads of Local Churches in Jerusalem released this statement about the Little Petra Hotel, which stands on the pilgrim route for the millions of Christians who visit Jerusalem each year. “It represents Christian heritage, and speaks of our very existence in this place.”

ELCA, LettersBrian FlatgardApril 6, 2022SumudComment

Repentance, Reconciliation, Restoration: A Missionary Update from Slovakia

In this post we share an update from Rev. Kyle & Ånna Svennungsen, ELCA missionaries in Slovakia.

We are writing to you from Bratislava, Slovakia. At Bratislava International Church, our theme for Lent is ‘Walking with Jesus: Repentance, Reconciliation, Restoration.’ This theme was chosen before the war in Ukraine began and it has taken on a whole new meaning in these last four weeks.

ELCA, LettersBrian FlatgardApril 6, 2022Russia and Ukraine War, 2022 LentComment

Faith Lens: Humble Servanthood

One famous chef who wasn’t in L.A. for the Oscars was Chef José Andrés. Chef Andrés could have been in L.A. or comfortably resting at one of his restaurants in New York or Washington D.C. But he wasn’t. Chef José Andrés was on the border between Ukraine and Poland serving up thousands of meals for the Ukrainian refugees fleeing the war.

ELCA, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardApril 6, 2022Faith Lens, Youth and Young AdultComment

Prayers for Pastor Thaddeus Book

We pray for Pastor Thaddeus Book (Desert Cross, Tempe) who was recently admitted to the hospital needing antiobiotics to treat an elbow infection.

“O Lord, your compassions never fail and your mercies are new every morning. We give you thanks for giving Pastor Thadd both relief from pain and hope of health renewed. Continue in him the good work you have begun; that he, daily increasing in bodily strength and rejoicing in your goodness, may so order his life and conduct that he may always think and do those things that please you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.”

Prayers, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardApril 6, 2022Fiesta Conference, Desert Cross TempeComment

Celebrate the 2022 Diakonia graduates

All members of the Grand Canyon Synod are invited to participate in the Diakonia Graduation, Thursday, 6/2/2022, 5pm MST/PDT, 6pm MDT. Register for the Diakonia graduation here. Congratulations to:

James Cleven, Sierra Evangelical Lutheran, Sierra Vista
Norman Engstrom, Mt. Zion Lutheran, Tucson
Cynthia Guenthner, Saint Andrew Lutheran, Phoenix
Deborah Martin, Mt. Zion Lutheran, Tucson
Richard Yeager, Beautiful Savior Lutheran, Tucson

Read their testimonies in this post.

News, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardApril 6, 2022Diakonia, 2022 Synod AssemblyComment

Lutheran World Federation newsletter: April 1, 2022

General Secretary visits Tanzania

War in Ukraine: Donate

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News, Global ChurchBrian FlatgardApril 6, 2022Russia and Ukraine War, Lutheran World FederationComment

Prayers for Grace Lutheran Church in Phoenix

We pray for Rev. Sarah Stadler and the people of Grace Lutheran Church in Phoenix, part of the Capital Conference. Visit their site at graceinthecity.com, and their social media pages on Facebook and YouTube.

Prayers, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardApril 5, 2022Grace Phoenix, Capital ConferenceComment

Lent Reflection 5: A Way in the Wilderness

From the first-fruits offering of Deuteronomy to the teaching of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke, our reflections have pointed to how God continues to “make a way in the wilderness” and calls us to be part of that journey for ourselves and our neighbors. Read more in this post in English and Spanish.

ELCA, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardApril 5, 20222022 Lent, Hunger, ELCA World HungerComment

Bishop Eaton: Spring and care for creation

As we prepare to celebrate Earth Day later this month, Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton shares some examples of how Lutherans are caring for creation and addressing climate justice.

God calls us to be stewards of the earth, and to fully integrate creation care into our love of God, neighbor and everything in our environment. Learn more at https://elca.org/environment.

Bishop Eaton, ELCA, LettersBrian FlatgardApril 5, 2022Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, Climate ChangeComment

POSITION FILLED: Be a summer camp counselor at Camp ALOMA

Camp ALOMA, Prescott, is looking for male and female counselors for summer camp, 18 to 25 years old. Come have some fun this summer! Please contact us to learn more about dates and pay: office@campaloma.com, 928-778-1690.

News, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardApril 5, 2022Camp ALOMA, Youth and Young Adult, Help WantedComment

Prayers for Church of Our Saviour in Lakeside

We pray for The Rev. Kerry Neuhardt and the people of Church of Our Saviour in Lakeside, part of the High Country Conference. Visit their site at churchofoursaviourwm.org, and their social media pages on Facebook.

Brian FlatgardApril 4, 2022Church of our Saviour LakesideComment

Prompts for Prayers of Intercession: April 3, 2022

For further casualties suffered by combatants and civilians in Ukraine…
For those who suffer or grieve interpersonal violence
For areas suffering wind and storm damage…
For all drivers, passengers, and first responders involved in the massive crash on the Pennsylvania interstate…
For those navigating chronic, invisible, or progressive illnesses…
For those grieving loved ones killed by terrorist gunfire in Tel Aviv…
For youth who are navigating questions of identity, gender, and sexual orientation, and for the trusted adults who support them…
For our Muslim siblings as they begin the observance of Ramadan…

ELCA, PrayersBrian FlatgardMarch 31, 2022ELCA Worship, For What Shall We PrayComment

COVID-19 community levels: March 31, 2022

According to the CDC’s COVID-19 Community Levels, we have one medium level county: Apache.

Low level counties are Clark, Cochise, Coconino, Gila, Graham, Greenlee, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave, Navajo, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz, Washington, Yavapai, and Yuma.

News, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardMarch 31, 2022CoronavirusComment

Grand Canyon Synod Holy Land Trip reservations almost full

There are a handful of spots remaining for the Grand Canyon Synod Holy Land Trip, led by Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer and Rev. Mark Holman.: January 2-11, 2023. View information on the trip here and view a PDF here.

The trip also includes an optional 3-days post-tour excursion to Jordan, January 11-14, 2023. A waiting list will be available for those who try to reserve after the trip’s limit is reached.

News, Bishop Hutterer, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardMarch 31, 2022Bishop Deborah K. HuttererComment

Active Shooter & Intruder Preparedness presentation from Phoenix Police Department

The Office of the Bishop has organized an online presentation from the Phoenix Police Department on active shooter or intruder preparedness. Tuesday, 5/10/2022, 5pm MST/PDT, 6pm MDT. Click here to register.

Detective Bradley Calender with the Phoenix Police Department will present.

News, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardMarch 31, 2022Comment

Ordination celebrations: 4/1-4/7/2022

This week, we celebrate two retired rostered ministers. Deacon Glenda Blegan celebrates 16 years of ordination on April 2, and Rev. Adele Resmer celebrates 35 years of ordination on April 5.

News, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardMarch 31, 2022Ordination AnniversariesComment

A Tri-Faith Discussion: Attributes of God

The Islamic Speakers Bureau of Arizona (ISBA) invites you to a free and online tri-faith discussion on the Attributes of God, presented by Imam Omar Tawil, Rev. Dr. Rob Boyd, and Rabbi Bonnie Sharfman. Tuesday, 5/10/2022, 6pm MST/PDT, 7pm MDT. Get more info and register here.

Mecca: A Journey Through Time

The Islamic Speakers Bureau of Arizona shares with us a virtual reality experience of Mecca, coming to the Phoenix Convention Center on May 14 and 15, 2022.

Visit their web page for more info and registration to this immersive virtual reality experience of Mecca, Hijra, Israa & Miraj, and the Mawlid of Prophet Muhammad).

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