For 2023, the Grand Canyon Synod is offering two categories of grant applications: Project Support Grants, and Adapting, Connecting, Transforming, and Sustaining (ACTS) Grants. More info at gcsynod.org/grants.
Resources 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
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The Office of the Bishop is on the road again, and maintains our existing programs and day-to-day functions.
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Rev. Thomas Morrison, who celebrates 44 years on October 10.
Rev. John Biggs, Saved By Grace, Pahrump, who celebrates 9 years on October 13.
Rev. Steven Kruse, New Covenant, Scottsdale, who celebrates 37 years on October 13.
Deacon Gloria Owens, who celebrates 35 years on October 13.
In 2018, three small congregations within a 10-mile radius of downtown Oklahoma City—Ascension, St. Mark and Redeemer—were struggling financially to maintain their buildings and meet associated expenses. They started with combined services on fifth Sundays and talked about a weekly joint meeting. Discussions about a formal merger had just started when the COVID-19 pandemic hit.
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For an end to the continued violence and war in Ukraine…
For those recovering in the aftermath of Hurricanes Ian and Fiona, including our siblings in the Florida-Bahamas Synod and the Caribbean Synod…
For the ministries of American Indian and Alaska Native siblings in our church, and for all relationships of reconciliation with indigenous communities…
For the Supreme Court of the United States as it begins a new term…
For the social and political unrest in Iran and for all who strive for gender equality and human rights…
For the work of scientists, including the recent recipients of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry, who help us to learn more about our universe and God’s creation…
Read this post for the full agenda of our Bishop’s Fall Gathering, 10/17-19, 2022 at the Franciscan Renewal Center. Amy Sander Montanez, D.Min., and Jennifer Linde, with the ASU Center for Civil Dialogue, will be two of our presenters.
We also ask that all attending sign the Franciscan Renewal Center’s Covid waiver, available as PDF or Word doc.
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Vance Blackfox, the ELCA’s Director of Indigenous Ministries and Tribal Relations, shares this list of resources which includes books, videos, web resources, social media, news outlets, ELA resources, and more.
We were honored to have Vance present at our latest synod council and deans retreat.
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Join facilitator Dr. Cynthia Moe-Lobeda, founding director for the Center for Climate Justice and Faith at PLTS, for a three-day retreat at Spirit in the Desert, Friday, 3/10/2023 through Sunday, 3/12/2023.
Explore the economic, cultural, political, and ecological contours of the systemic crisis we face, and grow in the knowledge, skills, spiritual strength, and community that are so vital to forging the paths toward climate justice. Register here and learn more on our calendar listing.
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The Presbytery of Grand Canyon is offering a two-day workshop on Pastoral Leaders and Emotional Maturity at the Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale, on January 30-31, 2023. The cost of the workshop is $99 for overnight stay and $49 for commuters. Participants may register by emailing pbyoffice@gmail.com.
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When the ELCA signed a request of President Biden to host a White House Conference on Food, Nutrition, Hunger, and Health, the group of organizations stated: “We can end hunger in America, and a public commitment to a White House Conference, with ending hunger as a key priority, is an essential step in accomplishing this goal.” Recordings of panel sessions and plenary sessions are available online.
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After a two-year pause, the Young Adults in Global Mission (YAGM) program is sending volunteers out into the world again. Mae Helen Jackson, Young Adult Outreach and Placement Manager, gives an update about some of the ways the YAGM team is bringing the program up to date and making it more welcoming for everyone. YAGM is ready for you! Submit your application beginning Nov. 1, 2022 at ELCA.org/YAGM.
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As part of the church’s efforts toward reconciliation with Native Americans, an ELCA truth-seeking and truth-telling initiative has been organized around Lutheran involvement in Indian boarding schools in the United States.
In May the U.S. Department of the Interior published the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative Investigative Report, detailing more than 400 federal Indian boarding schools that operated between 1819 and 1969.
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We pray for Rev. Kari Williamson and the people of St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Phoenix, part of the Capital Conference. Visit their site at saintandrewaz.org, and their social media pages on Facebook and YouTube.
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On Sept. 11, 2022, ELCA congregations across the country joined together for “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday. From prairie restoration to fence and bench construction to meal kit assembly, volunteers participated in a variety of service projects this year. View a slideshow of projects in Living Lutheran here.
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ELCA World Hunger's shares their Go & Do News for October, 2022, featuring new resources for Advent and Lent, ELCA World Hunger Education and Networking Grants, World Food Day, partner Fundação Luterana de Diaconia, and Hunger at the Crossroads webinars.
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Learn new ways of being RE-membered to the Divine Mystery and hone your own prayer practice at this special prayer retreat led by Spirit’s faith mentor, Jim Hanson, and friends. Register for Prayer Retreat here. View full info on our calendar listing.
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Registration for the Fifty and Better program’s FABulous Fall Lecture Series is open! Join them in late 2022 for independent and two-part lectures on various topics, including the Dead Sea Scrolls, comparisons of the conflicts in Cuba and Ukraine, Jewish film, neurodegeneration, cyber-terrorism, and more! Visit callutheran.edu/fab for more info and registration.
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