We pray for Rev. Miguel Rodriguez and the people of La Sagrada Familia Lutheran Church in Phoenix, part of the Northeast Valley Conference. Visit their site at lasagradafamiliachurch.com, and their Facebook page.
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In the video we shared at our 2022 Synod Assembly, Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton urges us to follow Luther's example and use modern tools to spread the gospel, just as Luther shared the good news with the help of Gutenberg's printing press. 500 years ago this year, Martin Luther published his first translation of the New Testament into German vernacular.
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In this post we share one-minute faith stories from synod council members Erik Rehms, Sue Jensen, and Hannah Manzanares. We initially scheduled a workshop on how to craft your own one-minute faith story, but our presenter got Covid. We hope you’ll find inspiration from these examples to share your faith.
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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.
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Today we celebrate these ordination anniversaries:
Rev. Michael Johnson, Christ the Lord, Carefree, who celebrates 35 years on June 21.
Rev. Roger Thompson, who celebrates 41 years on June 21.
Rev. Joseph Carucci, who celebrates 61 years on June 21.
Rev. Terry Pletkovich, who celebrates 41 years on June 21.
Rev. John Sersland, who celebrates 41 years on June 21.
We pray for Rev. Jason Adams, Rev. Matthew Metevelis, and the people of Living Hope Lutheran Church in Las Vegas, part of the Colorado River Conference. Visit their site at livinghopelasvegas.org, and their social media pages on Facebook, Youtube, Instagram, and Twitter.com.
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Lutheran Disaster Response Western Regions shares their latest newsletter, Upsurge, with climate news and what to expect in Region 2.
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ELCA Worship shares their June news in this newsletter, highlighting All Creation Sings, Spanish resources, and many summer resources and events.
“During the summer months, worship leaders often plan for fall and the next liturgical year. As part of this looking ahead, there can also be an intentional looking back to what has nurtured and shaped your congregation’s worship in the past months.”
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ELCA shares their June, 2022 update, viewable on this web page. Highlights include the Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind, providing God’s Word in American Sign Language, Evangelical Lutheran Deaf Association 2022 conference, and the ELCA Disability Ministries blog.
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A well-written mission statement should clearly and concisely communicate the congregation’s purpose for existing and can provide the focus and motivation it needs to carry out its mission. View this PDF at ELCA.org.
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Rostered ministers are heading to Phoenix in July, 2023! If you like to welcome people, help with registration, or have the gift of hospitality, please connect with Pastor Doug Dill: pastordoug@centrallutheranaz.org or 402-235-6969. More info about the gathering at elca.org/rmg.
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Today we celebrate these ordination anniversaries:
Rev. John Kautz, who celebrates 51 years on June 20.
Rev. Theodore Swanson, who celebrates 68 years on June 20.
Rev. Brian Stoffregen, who celebrates 46 years on June 20.
Rev. Paul Nelson, who celebrates 40 years on June 20.
Rev. Les Niemi, who celebrates 68 years on June 20.
Rev. Mark Reitan, who celebrates 51 years on June 20.
Rev. Charles Berdahl, who celebrates 57 years on June 20.
The Vitalyst Health Foundation announced that Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona (LAMA) and its Arizona Hunger Policy Workgroup partners was awarded a $20,000 SPARK Grant.
The Arizona Hunger Policy Workgroup partners include Bread for the World, World Hunger Ecumenical Arizona Task-Force (WHEAT), Arizona Food Bank Network, Arizona Food Systems Network, Arizona Faith Network and Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona (LAMA).
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House of Prayer in Rock Point shares the good news of a new altar made of live-edge cypress inlaid with turquoise.
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Today we celebrate these ordination anniversaries:
Rev. Larry Stiles, who celebrates 40 years on June 19.
Rev. John Groh, who celebrates 56 years on June 19.
Rev. Norbert Schroeder, who celebrates 62 years on June 19.
Today we celebrate these ordination anniversaries:
Rev. Allen Cassel, who celebrates 34 years on June 18.
Rev. Mark Rossman, Living Water, Scottsdale, who celebrates 34 years on June 18.
Rev. Paul Hansen, who celebrates 33 years on June 18.
Rev. Glen Stadler, who celebrates 44 years on June 18.
Rev. Raymond Christenson, who celebrates 54 years on June 18.
Rev. Robert Collins, who celebrates 61 years on June 18.
In her sermon, my pastor lamented that “each person killed was a precious and irreplaceable child of God,” on the Sunday following the racially motivated massacre of 10 shoppers and workers at the Tops supermarket in Buffalo, N.Y. The irreplaceability of each person made in God’s image stands in marked contrast to so-called “Great Replacement” theory, the fear that stoked the White shooter’s hatred and motivation to target and gun down people of African descent.
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Watch the virtual celebration of the 2022 graduating class of International Women Leaders scholars.
These scholars are graduating from Augsburg University, Concordia College, Lenoir-Rhyne University, Luther College, Newberry College, St. Olaf College, Wartburg College and Wittenburg University.
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Council
“Shocking and disturbing” global food crisis requires sustainable response
German Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ukraine joins LWF as individual member
LWF calls for end to war in Ukraine and “bolder efforts” to address other conflicts
Israel-Palestine conflict: A lasting solution must include ending the occupation
Stories
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The prolific and prophetic voices of Black people, Indigenous people and people of color in this denomination remind white folks such as myself that being a faithful Lutheran has very little to do with being polite. The Holy Spirit empowers us to tell the truth.
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