This week we celebrate the following ordination anniversaries:
Rev. Annemarie Burke, a chaplain at Noble Hospice, Mesa, who celebrates 17 years on January 15.
Rev. Lourdes Olson, New Song, Henderson, who celebrates 1 year on January 15.
Medium level counties include Clark, Coconino, Gila, La Paz, Maricopa, Nye, Mohave, Pinal, Santa Cruz, Washington, Yavapai, and Yuma.
Low level counties are Apache, Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, Pima, and Navajo.
Note: our updates can be a week behind due to our news cycle overlapping with Thursday updates. View the latest CDC and NYTimes updates here.
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We pray for Rev. Keith Lingwall and the people of Abounding Grace Lutheran Church in Tucson, part of the Kino Conference. Visit their site at agtucson.com, and their social media pages on Facebook.com and Youtube.
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We pray for Rev. Sandra Jones and the people of Bethany Lutheran Church in Scottsdale, part of the Northeast Valley Conference. Visit their site at bethanyscottsdale.com, and their social media pages on Facebook and Instagram.
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For the continued healing of Damar Hamilin and all athletes who suffer injuries to body and spirit…
For parts of California and the West Coast affected by massive amounts of rainfall this week…
For Abby Zwerner and all victims of school shootings…
For victims of the Tonga tsunami and the efforts to rebuild …
For those continuing to die from Covid-19, especially in China as transmission increases …
For the people of Brazil and their president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as they struggle for continued democracy …
For the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and all who continue the work for civil rights …
For those injured and grieving following a bus crash in Senegal…
For those injured in a Paris train station attack…
During the first quarter of the Monday Night Football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Buffalo Bills safety, Damar Hamlin, collapsed on the field after making a tackle. Medical personnel quickly rushed on field to administer CPR. Both Hamlin’s teammates and opponents were visibly upset as they looked on: some with tears in their eyes, others kneeling to pray.
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They were prodded by a desire to know. The magi who journeyed to baby Jesus were likely some of the only people who noticed this bright new star in the sky, and they took off with excitement and energy even still.
This past Sunday, we did Lectio Divina on the story of the magi. I couldn’t help but reflect on the virtue of curiosity.
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Join us Wednesday, January 11, 2022, when we will hear from three avid story engagers: Karen Kretschmann, ELCA National Coordinator for Mission Interpretation & Former Delaware-Maryland Synod Director for Evangelical Mission; Nick Kiger, ELCA Director for Mission Support; and Victoria Flood, ELCA Senior Director for Misson Support.
Join ELCA Coaching every Wednesday at noon MST, 11am PST, as we practice Courageous Leadership. Log in info is on the ELCA Coaching website.
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Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary (PLTS) is hosting three events for folks in discernment. Find info here or click a link below:
Exploring Your Call: An Online Discernment and Info Session. Via Zoom: 1/21/2023, 10am-12:30pm MST, 9-11:30am PST.
Queer and Called: A Conversation for LGBTQ Prospective Students and Allies. Via Zoom: 2/2/2023, 6-7:30pm PST, 5-6:30pm PST.
Signs Along the Way Discernment Weekend. In-Person: February 25th-27th 2023, 10:30 am Saturday - 12:30 pm Monday, Berkeley, CA
The Bishop and Theresa travel the Holy Land, while others start a new year with meetings and travel.
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We celebrate Rev. Stephen Springer, with Dove of Peace, Tucson, who celebrates 26 years on November 12.
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Mohave is our synod’s sole high level county. Medium level counties include Apache, Clark, Coconino, Gila, La Paz, Maricopa, Nye, Pinal, Santa Cruz, Washington, Yavapai, and Yuma.
Low level counties are Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, Pima, and Navajo.
Note: our updates can be a week behind due to our news cycle overlapping with Thursday updates. View the latest CDC and NYTimes updates here.
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For all experiencing winter storms and significant weather events…
For the Colorado river as it faces continued drought and all places facing a shortage of water…
For all places in our nation and across the world without access to safe water…
For the eternal rest of Pope Emeritus Benedict and for all who mourn his death…
For those hurt and killed around the world in violent acts on New Year’s Eve…
For those grieving tragic injuries and deaths across our nation and world…
For those recovering from earthquakes in Northern California…
For the rebuilding of relationships and open borders between Colombia and Venezuela…
We pray for Rev. Scott Hackler and the people of Spirit of Grace Lutheran Church in Surprise, part of the Cactus Conference. Visit their site at spiritofgrace.com, and their social media pages on Facebook and YouTube.
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We pray for Rev. Patricia Lowe and the people of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Prescott Valley, part of the High Country Conference. Visit their new site at elcpvaz.org, and their social media pages on Facebook and YouTube.
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Registration for the Fifty and Better program’s FABulous Winter Lecture Series is open! Discounted bundle deal is available. Lectures are open to all ages. Visit their website for details and to register: callutheran.edu/fab.
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Under a new name, Lutheran Faith Community Nurse Association (LFCNA) shares information for faith community nurses (PDF) and invites communities to start a faith community nurse ministry (PDF).
Formerly known as the Evangelical Lutheran Parish Nurse Association (ELPNA) , their current website is at elpna.org but will be moving to lutheranfcna.org.
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The ordination of Luis Ochoa will be Saturday, 1/21/2023, 4pm MST, 3pm PST, at Holy Trinity Lutheran in Chandler (739 W Erie St, Chandler, AZ 85225). Rev. Ruben Duran, the ELCA’s Director for New Congregational Development, will preach, and Bishop Deborah Hutterer will preside.
Rostered leaders will process, the color of the day is red. A dinner will follow. The event will be live-streamed on Holy Trinity’s YouTube channel.
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There is no doubt that digital platforms allow individuals with similar interests to find one another, help family and friends to share memories and stories, and connect individuals who might otherwise be isolated.
In many cases, life in the digital world is viewed through a filter which either crafts a perfect online image—free from conflict, sadness, or imperfection— or automatically “perfects” the appearance of the individuals or places in the picture.
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