Our 2023 Assembly will elect an At-Large Representative to the Synod Council, as well as members to the Consultation Committee and the Committee on Discipline. View the nominees and their info on our nominee page.
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Today we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Randall Olson, Honor Health, Scottsdale, who celebrates 47 years on May 30.
Rev. Dennis R. Nelson, who celebrates 52 years on May 30.
ELCA World Hunger provides an update on countries in southeastern Africa which were hit by one of the most powerful cyclones in memory. Read the update at ELCA.org, or visit their Malawi Virtual Tour.
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What a year this has been! The Holy Spirit has been active and new things are happening in the Grand Canyon Synod. This year was full of new ministries and initiatives, as well as a new role for me.
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For our 2023 synod assembly, Bishop Elizabeth Eaton invites us to join the church on a future-focused journey to widen our welcome and break down the barriers that keep people from engaging with the church. Together, we can help people experience the difference God’s grace and love in Christ make for all people and creation. View in this post, or read as a PDF in English or Spanish.
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For our 2023 synod assembly, New Spirit Lutheran Church in Tucson shares their story of feeding 325 children for 38 weeks of the most recent school year.
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As we continue to strive to have our leadership reflect the diversity of the Southwest, it is my pleasure to continue and work with you towards a brighter ELCA.
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For our 2023 synod assembly, Arizona Faith Network shares their video story of working with ministries on providing heat respite and more.
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In New Orleans, there is a Lutheran congregation shining this resurrection hope of Jesus in their community. Founded in 1888, Bethlehem is a remarkable church with a rich history of service that goes deep into the community. Bethlehem is a beacon of light on a hill in a weary world.
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Today we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Nicholas Mays, who celebrates 57 years on May 29.
Rev. Norene Smith, who celebrates 40 years on May 29.
Rev. Leroy Rehrer, who celebrates 46 years on May 29.
Rev. Ronald Glusenkamp, who celebrates 42 years on May 29.
During the past year the Synod Council has continued to focus on the primary goals of the synod’s strategic plan – to communicate Jesus, connect people, create possibilities.
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Almighty God, you are our strength and our shield. We give you thanks for the men and women of our armed forces, past and present, and especially for those who have died while serving. May their sacrifices serve the cause of peace, and may our nation be ever grateful for their service. With your wisdom and strength guide our military's leaders, and give to all people a desire for justice and peace. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
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This week we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. David Swanson, who celebrates 59 years on May 26.
Rev. Jon Clutz, who celebrates 59 years on May 27.
The Rev. Donald Bebber, St. Raphael, Benson, who celebrates 0 years on May 27.
Rev. Benjamin Bergren, Community, Las Vegas, who celebrates 25 years on May 28.
Creation Care Ambassadors (Ambassadors), trained through a certification program of Lutherans Restoring Creation (LRC) with ELCA collaborator Blessed Tomorrow, empower themselves to make a difference with tools, resources and networking to act and advocate for climate solutions. Reach out to an Ambassador to help support local congregational and synod creation care activities using the 🗺️ LRC locator map, and consider taking the free training.
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To all of you — lay leaders, rostered ministers, prayer partners — thank you for your commitment to the synod's work, which forms part of God's redeeming activity in our world. It continues to be my privilege to serve alongside you as the bishop of this synod. As we move forward, let us remain bold in our faith, trusting in God's guidance and love.
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As we get ready for assembly, be sure to visit our 2023 Synod Assembly Agenda page, where you’ll find the latest agenda. We are looking forward to gathering, doing the business of the church, recognizing our accomplishments, and welcoming our special guests.
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ASU Lutheran Campus Ministry shares their annual report in this video.
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Lutheran Campformation is seeking male counselor candidates for a week of camp from July 3-7, 2023, at Camp Pinerock in Prescott, AZ. We are seeking male staff 18-23 years of age.
For more information contact, Rev. Craig M. Corbin at revcmcorbin@gmail.com or visit the Lutheran Campformation website at lutherancampformation.com to submit an application.
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1517 Media shares their annual report in this PDF as well as a slideshow in this post.
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