The deadline for the Grand Canyon Synod’s Rooted at the Table recipe project is almost here. All recipes will be shared online, with a curated selection included in the printed Synod Assembly cookbook.
Submit your recipe by May 1, 2026 and be part of a collection that reflects the shared life, faith, and community of our synod.
Read MoreYoung adults are invited to a special Women of the ELCA webinar on Wednesday, May 6 at 4:30 p.m. (AZ/NV time). Hear from three young leaders—Naomi Mbise, Rebeca Amaro Trevino, and Bliss Tungnung—who have launched ministries supporting women and girls around the world through Seed Grants.
Learn how they discerned their call, started their work, and how you can make a difference in the church and world. Register now to join this inspiring conversation.
Read MoreNominations are open for leadership roles to be elected at the 2026 Grand Canyon Synod Assembly, including Synod Secretary, council members, and committee positions. Any member in good standing may nominate themselves or others, with all forms due by May 4, 2026.
This is an invitation to prayerfully discern how God may be calling leaders to serve in the life of the synod. Learn more about open positions and submit nominations today. Learn more and submit a nomination.
Read MoreJulie Ann Walker shares gluten-free pecan pie muffins that reflect a commitment to inclusion and hospitality. A reminder that making space for everyone often begins with small, thoughtful choices.
Read MoreThe Church Property Resource Hub is a new ELCA initiative offering tools, training, and shared wisdom to help congregations steward buildings and land faithfully. Designed in response to real needs across the church, CPRH equips leaders to reimagine property as a resource for mission. Learn more about CPRH.
Read MoreWith SNAP participation in Arizona dropping by nearly half in the past year, Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer calls attention to the real human impact behind the numbers and urges leaders to ensure access to food assistance as budget decisions are made.
Read MoreCamp ALOMA in Prescott is hiring Summer 2026 counselors (18+) for May 20–July 20, with flexible scheduling options. Training begins May 20, with camp running seven weeks starting May 31.
Staff receive pay, meals, and lodging while gaining leadership experience, growing in faith, and building lasting relationships. Learn more at campaloma.com or contact Leah, Camp Director, at office@campaloma.com or 928-778-1690.
Read MoreMay 5, 2026 is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Relatives (MMIWGR). The ELCA invites congregations and leaders to participate by wearing red, sharing resources, and engaging in prayer, learning, and advocacy. A new toolkit provides practical ways to take part and extend awareness beyond a single day.
Rooted in our call to justice and solidarity, this is an opportunity for the Grand Canyon Synod to stand with Indigenous communities, honor those who are missing, and support ongoing efforts for healing and change.
Read MoreThe Lutheran Faith Community Nurse Association invites you to its 5th Annual Valborg Tollefsrud Educational Event, Holy Transitions: Spirituality, Aging, and the Work of Accompaniment, on May 7 (5–7 pm MT via Zoom). Led by Rev. Dr. Lorraine Leist, this two-hour session explores aging as a deeply spiritual journey shaped by loss, meaning, resilience, and hope.
Open to Faith Community Nurses, clergy, lay leaders, and all who care for others, this event offers theological reflection and practical insight into accompanying people with dignity in later life. Register today.
Read MoreOn Tuesday, May 5 at 5 pm (AZ/NV time), the ELCA invites all to join a Candlelight Vigil for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women via Zoom. Participants can register online, download the liturgy, and stand in prayerful solidarity with Indigenous communities in this important act of remembrance and justice.
Read MoreA deeply personal mac and cheese recipe created in memory of a loved one. This dish reflects grief, faith, and the healing power of sharing food and care with others.
Read MoreLEAN continues to mobilize Lutherans across Nevada for advocacy rooted in faith and justice. From legislative engagement to grassroots organizing, this ministry invites congregations to live out their faith publicly and boldly in service of their neighbors.
Read MoreJoin Part Two of our refugee webinar on Thursday, April 30 at 10:30 a.m., featuring Valentina Restrepo-Montoya, CEO of Arizona Legal Women and Youth Services. This follow-up session will offer practical insights into immigration and legal challenges impacting refugees and immigrant communities.
Read MoreThe May 2026 Blessed Tomorrow newsletter offers new opportunities for congregations to engage climate action through faith. Highlights include a 7-part interfaith film series, leadership from ELCA climate ambassadors, free registration for the National Faith + Climate Forum, and practical tools to support creation care in congregations.
Read MoreEveryday environments can quickly become overwhelming for people with sensory processing differences. For one Mosaic Home Provider, communication and planning are key to helping the person he supports enjoy church services and community events
The post Managing Sensory Overload: Mosaic Provider Shares Advice, What’s Worked for Him appeared first on Mosaic.
Read MoreThe 2026 Conference on Worship, Theology, and the Arts (CWTA) will be held July 20–22, 2026, at St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN. Designed for ministry practitioners and by ministry practitioners, this high-quality, affordable conference focuses on nourishing vocation through worship, theology, music, the arts, and spiritual renewal.
With programming centered on “Nourishing Vocation Every Time, Age, and Place,” CWTA offers practical ideas, daily worship, networking, and rest for pastors, deacons, musicians, lay leaders, and ministry partners. Learn more and register at wp.stolaf.edu/cwta/.
Read MoreThe Grand Canyon Synod gives thanks for Pastor Andrea Cain’s faithful service as Fiesta Conference Dean and welcomes Pastor Charles Newman, who will begin serving in the role on May 1, 2026. Conference Deans play a key role in connecting congregations, supporting leaders, and strengthening collaboration across the synod.
Pastor Newman brings more than 20 years of ministry experience and a deep commitment to the local church. Join us in giving thanks for Pastor Cain’s leadership and welcoming Pastor Newman into this important role.
Read MoreThe Grand Canyon Synod welcomes Rev. Cherlyne Beck as a Transition Coach. A former ELCA churchwide staff leader and Director of Candidacy, she brings decades of experience in leadership development, call processes, and congregational ministry.
Now based in Prescott Valley, Rev. Beck will support congregations and leaders in times of transition, continuing the church’s work of discernment and faithful change across the synod.
Read MoreThe Grand Canyon Synod gives thanks for the ministry of Rev. Phil Gustafson as he concludes his role as Transition Coach while continuing interim service in Goodyear through June 30. With decades of experience in congregational leadership, coaching, and transition ministry, Pastor Phil has faithfully guided individuals and congregations through seasons of change.
We celebrate his contributions to the synod and give thanks for his steady leadership, spiritual insight, and commitment to God’s work in times of transition.
Read MoreBeth Blankenship shares her grandmother’s deviled eggs—a dish present at every gathering, from celebrations to funerals. A powerful reminder that food is one way faith communities show up for one another.
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