The Fuller Church Leadership Institute shares their Crucible newsletter for May, 2023, featuring a Tod Bolsinger article on worrying and wondering, an upcoming webinar, and Spiritual Life and Leadership, the official podcast of the Church Leadership Institute.
Read MoreThe ELCA Mission Support Team shares their April, 2023 memo, featuring ELCA Ministry with Children and Luther Seminary Faith+Lead year-round stewardship practices. View as a PDF here.
Read MoreLutheran Men in Mission shares their March 2023 Ambassador-Gram (view online, view as PDF).
This issue includes the May 20, 2023 Bold Gathering, the 2023 annual meeting in June, upcoming retreats, Fathering in 15, bible studies, and a book discussion on “The Imperfect Disciple.”
Read MoreSanta Trinidad in Chandler shares their 2023 annual report via video.
Read MoreAs we prepare for our upcoming Synod Assembly, it's crucial that you receive all the necessary updates and communications from our team. To make sure our emails don't end up in your spam or junk mail folders, please take a moment to add office@gcsynod.org to your contact list.
By adding this email address to your contacts, you'll be better equipped to stay informed about the latest news, schedules, and vital information for the Synod Assembly.
Read MoreIn thanksgiving for all those who have given their lives in service to our country…
For all who are currently serving in the armed forces and for veterans seeking care for mental and physical injuries received during active duty…
For missing and murdered indigenous women and girls…
For nuclear disarmament, and that world leaders would listen to the voices of those who survived the attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki…
For the voices of climate scientists (such as the World Meteorological Organization) to be heard and respected…
For the families and friends of those who died in soccer stadium stampede in San Salvador…
For peace in Ukraine, Sudan, Palestine, and Israel…
For congressional leaders to reach agreement on the debt ceiling…
For an expansion of mental health care and improved access…
For healing and hope for those who are suffering from mental illness, especially those with treatment resistant conditions…
“Teens who trust the news they read on social media feel less stress” It’s not what you know, it’s who you know, or – rather – who you trust. Researchers at Cornell University recently published results of a study showing that trust in the news on social media can make a big difference in a teenager’s well-being.
Read MoreWe pray for Rev. Mitchell Eickmann and the people of Pan de Vida Lutheran Church in El Mirage, part of the Cactus Conference. Visit their site at on Facebook.
Read MoreThe Global Engagement Team shares their 2023 annual report via video.
Read More"I am beyond thrilled to report that author Robert Harris has agreed to join our discussion in May when we discuss his latest book, The Jesus Perspective,” says facilitator Sheri Brown.
Join Spirited Book Club's discussion of its May selection, The Jesus Perspective: A Faith that May Surprise You by Robert Harris. The book is discussed over two 60-minute meetings on Thursday, May 11 and May 25, 2023 at 2pm MST/PDT, 3pm MDT. Click for reviews, bio and registration.
Read MoreLilly Endowment is pleased to announce its Compelling Preaching Initiative. The primary aim of this initiative is to cultivate practices among aspiring and active preachers that can help them to proclaim the gospel to a variety of audiences in more engaging and effective ways.
In this open and competitive national initiative, eligible charitable organizations may submit proposals for grants of up to $1.25 million that may be used for up to a five-year period to develop new and/or enhance existing programs that present promising strategies to further the aim of the initiative. Learn more in this PDF from the Lilly Endowment.
Read MoreThanks to support from the Grand Canyon Synod and many others, the Inside Out Network (ION) continues to provide our one-of-a-kind online platform that connects people leaving incarceration with the service providers and ministries ready to provide the help and support they need.
If you haven’t heard about us before: ION is like eHarmony for reentry. Returning citizens and service providers can find each other and message back and forth, even prior to the inmate’s release.
Read MoreThis week we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Donald Thompson, who celebrates 40 years on May 8.
Rev. Mary Louise Frenchman, Native American Urban Ministry, Phoenix, who celebrates 23 years on May 9.
The Office of the Bishop travels north and south to visit congregations and ministries around our synod, and prepares for synod assembly. We also share photos from Bishop Hutterer’s recent visits to Santa Cruz and San Juan Bautista.
Read MoreAll of our synod’s counties are at at low levels except Greenlee and Apache counties, which are at medium level.
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.
Read MoreFor the friends and family of the shooting victims in Texas; for all those who have suffered from gun violence…
For an end to the killing of innocent civilians in warfare – especially in Ukraine…
For peace in Sudan, Ukraine, Palestine, Israel, and Syria…
For our representatives in congress; that they would devote themselves to working together for the well-being of all…
For an expansion of mental health care in our country, especially in rural communities…
For the rights of women and girls for education and health care especially in Afghanistan…
In thanksgiving for health care workers, especially nurses, that they may be honored and sustained in their critical work…
For a resolution to political turmoil in Kenya…
In their latest update, the ELCA Youth Gathering announces a new website makeover, as well as a new learning platform, gLearn. Create your free account in gLearn to access courses on how to successfully lead a group to the Gathering. Learn more here.
Read MoreThe Grand Canyon Synod Stewardship teams shares a post from Luther Seminary’s faith+lead on the right kinds of stories to tell in stewardship, with nine practical ideas on how to accomplish good storytelling.
Read MoreThe ESTARL scholarship is for students studying to be leaders (ministers/rabbis, musicians, education or youth ministry) in their church. The amount is up to $2500 per application, and paid out twice per year. Interested students can reach out directly to amy.pate@asu.edu for guidance on the application. For more info and to apply, visit the scholarship website.
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