The September, 2022, bimonthly e-newsletter for ELCA congregational and synodical leaders is here, featuring: Stewardship Kaleidoscope, Sept. 26-28 2022; church accessibility; 2023 Portico annual enrollment reminder; Lutheran Men in Mission’s National Bold Gathering; starting a risk control program; and Tithe.ly All Access.
Read More“It’s not easy to be the church these days.” In response to this truth and the desire to raise up courageous, resilient, and faithful leaders, the Rocky Mountain Synod, ELCA offers Excellence in Leadership: an 18-month investment, with classes meeting 1-2 times per month, which will provide tools and resources to last a lifetime. Click here to get more info and register.
Read MoreWe celebrate the following ordination anniversaries this week:
Rev. Craig Geiger, who celebrates 50 years on September 17.
Rev. Martin Iszler, who celebrates 61 years on September 17.
Rev. Mark Holman, who celebrates 46 years on September 18.
Rev. Judith Rainforth, who celebrates 19 years on September 21.
The Office of the Bishop attends to meetings and day-to-day business this week. We also share photos from Bishop Hutterer’s visit to Dove of Peace Lutheran in Tucson and at the Installation of Pastor Greg Hartman at New Spirit Lutheran in Tucson.
Read MoreFor those suffering and battling wildfires…
For peaceful transitions of power, especially in the United Kingdom…
For an end to violence between nations, especially Russia/Ukraine, Israel/Palestine, Eritrea/Ethiopia, and Armenia/Azerbaijan…
For those in the path of Typhoon Muifa…
For congregational council presidents and all church leaders…
For colleges & seminaries – their students, staff, faculty and boards…
Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona provides us with a brief overview of voting in Arizona, including the basics, registration rules, and key ID requirement sources. Share with friends and family!
Register and learn more here, download a one-page PDF of info, and remember to register no later than 10/10/2022 for the general election date of 11/8/2022.
Read MoreThe Grand Canyon Stewardship Team presents Generosity Across the Generations, a Zoom webinar for stewardship & finance teams, pastors, church councils & discipleship leaders. Watch the video in this post and download the resources as a PDF.
Broaden your view of generosity beyond a single age group. Each generation has gifts to offer, and approaches generosity differently.
Read MoreWe pray for Rev. Adam Barnhart and the people of Shepherd of the Hills Evangelical Lutheran Church in Flagstaff, part of the High Country Conference. Visit their site at sothflagstaff.org, and their YouTube page.
Read MoreGloria Christi Federated Church in Paradise Valley seeks a part-time Director of Music. View the job description here and contact the church at 602) 955-7330 or gdlchurch@gmail.com to apply.
Read MoreSpirit of Joy Lutheran Church in Gilbert seeks a part-time Choir / Bell Choir / Worship Leader. View the job description in this post or as PDF, and contact the church to apply.
Read MoreResources and a recording from our info meeting about the 2023 Grand Canyon Synod Grants are now available. View a PDF of the slides, and click here to view the Zoom recording, using this passcode: S$5$Hnqj
Grant Submission deadline is October 14, 2022.
Read MoreWe pray for Pastor Roland Harder, with Our Saviour’s Lutheran in Buckeye, who had a heart attack five weeks ago and had heart surgery. We pray for his good health as he begins preaching again and starts cardiac rehab.
Read MoreWe pray for Rev. Steven Crittenden and the people of Epiphany of Christ Lutheran Church in Apache Junction, part of the Rio Salado Conference. Visit their site at epiphanyofchristlutheran.org, and their social media pages on Facebook and YouTube.
Read MoreMackenzie Scott, novelist and former wife to Jeff Bezos, both of Amazon fame, is increasing her reputation for generosity with a significant donation to the California Community Foundation. This week she donated two mansions in Beverly Hills estimated at worth around $55 million. The foundation announced that 90% of the proceeds will go toward providing grants for affordable housing. The remaining 10% is slated to be used for programs for integration of immigrants.
Read MoreWith the congregation of Spirit of Hope Lutheran Church in Mesa, we pray for the friends and family of Rev. Tony Scheer after the passing of his wife, Carol Scheer, due to heart complications on Monday, September 12, 2022. She was 56 years old.
Visitation is Sunday, 9/18/2022, 6-7 pm, at Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park, 400 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85206.
Funeral services are on Monday, 9/19/2022, 11 am, at Spirit of Hope Lutheran Church, 2605 South Signal Butte Road, Mesa, AZ 85209.
Read MoreTo respond to the flooding, Lutheran Disaster Response (LDR) is supporting the Indiana-Kentucky Synod to rebuild homes in Owsley County, one of the poorest counties in Kentucky. The homes all belong to families who wouldn’t have been able to rebuild without financial support. Additionally, the synod is replacing septic tanks for 25 families.
Read More“Embracing God’s call, Mosaic relentlessly pursues opportunities that empower people.” Mosaic’s mission statement encapsulates the ministry of this serving arm of the Church. Visit their web site here.
Born out of the Church, Mosaic’s two legacy organizations–Bethphage Mission, founded in 1913, and Martin Luther Homes, founded in 1925–came together in 2003 with the purpose of greater impact for those who are often excluded and marginalized by society.
Read MoreFor those participating in ‘God’s Work. Our Hands.’ Sunday and for those they will serve
For church musicians, faith formation leaders, and all church staff and volunteers at the start of the program year…
For those enduring extreme temperatures and power outages in California…
For those suffering and battling wildfires…
For victims and families grieving after stabbings in Saskatchewan…
For world leaders and nations in leadership transition…
For relief and recovery efforts following the earthquake in China…
For first responders and for our nation, as we remember the September 11, 2001 attacks…
