The Grand Canyon Synod Women of the ELCA will be electing all four (4) officers and eight (8) board members at the upcoming convention on November 10-11, 2023. Click here for job descriptions and a nomination form in PDF format or as a Word document.
Read MoreThe board of directors of the Grand Canyon Synod Women of the ELCA invite you to join us at the BiAnnual Convention and Gathering. It will be held November 10-12, 2023 at the Holiday Inn and Conference Center in Mesa.
Read MoreA great community partnership brings Mosaic artists’ work to the public in the Freedom of Expression exhibit, which recently ended at the Polk County Heritage Gallery in Des Moines. Several of the individuals are served by Mosaic, and the project has given them all greater visibility as artists in the community. The post Sharing What’s Inside Through Art appeared first on Mosaic.
Read MoreJoin us in welcoming Haemin Lee, the new director of ELCA World Hunger, who will lead the amazing team working with ELCA World Hunger’s domestic and international grants! Welcome, Haemin! Read Haemin’s greeting in this post.
Read MoreThe June 2023 version of the Women of the ELCA’s monthly newsletter Café is available, under the theme Art as Activism, featuring : Beating Swords into Plowshares (and Guitars), Art activism, Litany of Freedom: Juneteenth Colorful Family; and Boldcafe dinner.
Read MoreIntroducing a new video, Loving our Neighbor, from Lutheran Advocacy in Arizona (LAMA). This video introduction from Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Arizona (LAMA) highlights the importance of civic engagement in faith communities, particularly in Lutheran congregations. As Lutherans and members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), we believe that we are freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor.
Read MoreELCA Worship shares their news for January, 2023, including: Worship Resources for “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday; a helpful listing of anthems based on hymns and songs in All Creation Sings; Augsburg Fortress Music Clinics; Lectionary Mosaics: Three Readings Juxtaposed for Reflection and Proclamation; and more.
Read MoreToday we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Scott Hove, Good Samaritan and Good Samaritan at The Lakes, Las Vegas, who celebrates 28 years on June 25.
Rev. Paul Overvold, who celebrates 45 years on June 25.
Rev. Dennis Hagstrom, who celebrates 46 years on June 25.
Today we celebrate the ordination anniversariy of Rev. Glenn Zimbelman, Grand Canyon Synod Transition Coach, who celebrates 39 years on June 24.
Read MoreToday we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Sarah Upham-Birdsall, who celebrates 21 years on June 22.
Rev. Matthew Dobyns, who celebrates 15 years on June 22.
Rev. Gary Hess, who celebrates 46 years on June 22.
Rev. Duane Peterson, who celebrates 65 years on June 22.
Rev. Andrew Schlecht, Maricopa, who celebrates 15 years on June 22.
American Lutheran Church of Sun City is looking for an Executive Assistant to perform a variety of administrative office and staff support functions to further our mission. Interested persons should send a resume to: DHjortland@yahoo.com.
Read MoreAmerican Lutheran Church of Sun City is seeking a Communications Specialist to produce printed and digital material for various purposes. Interested persons should send a resume to: DHjortland@yahoo.com.
Read MoreAs Abounding Grace Lutheran Church in Tucson closed its doors, it opened its heart with a generous donation of resources to Faith/La Fe Lutheran Church in Phoenix, transported by the Grand Canyon Synod's new Interim Director of Evangelical Mission, Pastor James Dew. This act of generosity not only supports the growth of the Faith/La Fe community, but also helps connect much-needed vestments to clergy in South & Central America.
Read MoreThe Office of the Bishop staff travels for meetings and retreats, and we catch up on tasks after synod assembly. We share photos from Bishop Hutterer’s visit to New Promise Lutheran in St. George, and pray for their youth and adult leaders as they journey on their Costa Rica mission trip.
Read MoreToday we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Michael Johnson, who celebrates 36 years on June 21.
Rev. Roger Thompson, who celebrates 42 years on June 21.
Rev. Joseph Carucci, who celebrates 62 years on June 21.
Rev. Terry Pletkovich, who celebrates 42 years on June 21.
Rev. John Sersland, who celebrates 42 years on June 21.
Rev. Nancy Milleville, Our Savior’s, Mesa, who celebrates 43 years on June 21.
For all victims and wounded in shooting events, especially in San Francisco, CA; Milwaukee, WI; and Columbus, OH…
For recovery efforts and healing following tornadoes and severe weather in Mississippi and Oklahoma…
For communities in the path of Tropical Storm Bret as it continues to develop…
For national governments and legislative bodies in their discernment and collaboration…
For fragile ecosystems threatened by global warming and for climate justice advocacy efforts…
For peace in our world, especially in Ukraine and Palestine…
For grieving families in Pakistan following the migrant boat disaster off the coast of Greece…
In thanksgiving for the community-strengthening gifts of LGBTQIA+ leaders who serve as teachers, artists, first responders, business owners, city council members, and church workers…
For long daylight hours in the northern hemisphere and for all flora and fauna who thrive in sunlight…
The spirit of generosity was clearly demonstrated during our recent Synod Assembly. In this post we share the results of our collective efforts, with our offering worship contributing to nearly $5,000 to ELCA World Hunger and First Call Theological Education, and a bounty of rice, beans, and flour to donate to La Casa de la Misericordia y de Todas las Naciones in Nogales, Mexico.
Read MoreJoin facilitator Sheri Brown in viewing hopeful, encouraging, and soul-strengthening films, followed by group discussion and mutual support. Climate Theater meets online via Zoom on Thursdays, June 8 – August 24 (excluding July 6 & 13) at 4pm PDT/MST, 5pm MDT. Register here to receive this month’s Zoom link.
Read MoreClick here for the ELCA Disability Ministries June 2023 newsletter, with a reminder that July is Disability Pride Month, commemorating the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act and celebrating the disability community.
Check out this article to learn more about Disability Pride and what it means for so many people — including you. This resource explains the meaning behind the design and colors of the Disability Pride flag. How can your congregation and/or ministry partner with your friends in the disability community this month and all year?
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