Today we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Mark Rossman, Living Water, Scottsdale, who celebrates 38 years on June 18.
Rev. Paul Hansen, who celebrates 37 years on June 18.
Rev. Glen Stadler, who celebrates 48 years on June 18.
Rev. Raymond Christenson, who celebrates 58 years on June 18.
Join the Growing in Faith/Diakonia community on Saturday, June 27 at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in Phoenix as five graduates are celebrated for their commitment to faith formation and service. Through learning, discernment, and spiritual growth, these graduates reflect how God continues to equip leaders for ministry across the synod. View as PDF here.
Read MoreRegistration is now open for the Growing in Faith/Diakonia Foundation Year, beginning August 25 with Christianity in the Lutheran Key. Join others from across the synod for online learning, spiritual growth, and deeper engagement with faith in everyday life. View PDF here.
Read MoreWondering what gifts God has placed within you? The Growing in Faith/Diakonia Program’s Exploring Your Spiritual Gifts Retreat this July offers a welcoming space for discernment, reflection, and discovery. Join online over three Saturdays and explore how God may be calling you to serve. View invite as PDF here.
Read MoreCould God be calling you to serve in new ways? Growing in Faith/Diakonia invites lay leaders, discerners, and curious learners into a two-year journey of spiritual growth and service. Join an upcoming Zoom information session and explore where God may be leading next.
Read MorePlease keep Pastor Nanette Christofferson of Love of Christ Lutheran Church in Mesa in your prayers as she undergoes surgery this week and begins her recovery.
Read MoreWhen families are seeking services for a loved one with a disability, they typically have a choice to make: hire support staff directly or use a provider like Mosaic. It’s a tough decision that requires careful consideration. Here are four questions families should ask when determining the path that’s right for them.
The post Hire Directly or Use a Provider: Ask These 4 Questions Before Deciding appeared first on Mosaic.
Read MoreOn the 11th anniversary of the murder of the Emanuel Nine at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, former South Carolina Bishop Herman Yoos reflects on grief, forgiveness, repentance, and the ongoing work of confronting racism and white supremacy. His personal essay recalls how the tragedy reshaped his ministry and understanding of racial justice.
Read MoreAs hurricane season begins, Lutheran Disaster Response reminds congregations and households that preparedness is both practical and faithful. From emergency planning and supply kits to congregational resiliency efforts, taking action now can help communities care for one another when disasters strike.
Explore preparedness resources, including a congregational preparedness guide, and learn how Lutheran Disaster Response supports communities before and after disasters. Read more at ELCA.org.
Read MoreThe Rev. Wade Thomas Roof III was elected bishop of the South Carolina Synod on June 13 during the synod assembly in West Columbia, S.C. Roof, currently pastor of Mount Tabor Lutheran Church, will begin his six-year term on Sept. 1, succeeding Bishop Virginia Aebischer. Read more about the election, Roof’s ministry background, and the South Carolina Synod in the full ELCA news story.
Read MoreThe Rev. Laura Barbins was reelected June 6 to serve a second six-year term as bishop of the Northeastern Ohio Synod. Barbins has led the synod since 2020 and previously served in parish ministry and theological education. Read the full story for election details and a look at Bishop Barbins’ ministry and leadership.
Read MoreThe Rev. Tessa Moon Leiseth was reelected June 7 to serve a second six-year term as bishop of the Eastern North Dakota Synod. Moon Leiseth has served as bishop since 2020 and brings experience in parish ministry, campus ministry, and global mission. Learn more about the election results and Bishop Moon Leiseth’s ministry journey.
Read MoreThe Rev. Jennifer Dee was elected June 6 to serve a six-year term as bishop of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod. Dee currently serves as lead pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Robesonia and will be installed Oct. 31. Read more about the election, Dee’s ministry experience, and the transition in synod leadership.
Read MoreToday we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Daniel Megorden, who celebrates 47 years on June 17.
Rev. Richard Bosse, who celebrates 70 years on June 17.
Rev. Daniel Storvick, who celebrates 53 years on June 17.
Scores of photos from the 2026 Grand Canyon Synod Assembly are now available, including galleries from worship, business sessions, the Variety Show, candid moments, and Bishop Hutterer’s annual selfie. Most images were provided by Pastor Doug Dill. Browse the galleries and explore the full collection of Assembly wrap-up stories and ministry reports.
Read MoreAs part of our 2026 Synod Assembly wrap-up, explore a growing collection of mission and ministry reports, videos, and stories from across the Grand Canyon Synod and the wider ELCA. From advocacy and generosity to leadership development, global partnerships, and congregational innovation, these reports highlight how God is at work through our shared ministry.
Visit our mission and ministry story page to view the full collection and discover stories of faith, service, and hope from across our synod.
Read MoreThe 2026 Grand Canyon Synod Assembly raised $3,702.84 to support the ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land (ELCJHL), strengthening Lutheran ministry, education, and peacebuilding in the places where the Christian story first took root.
If you forgot to give during assembly, there is still time to participate through the synod’s Assembly Giving page.
Read MoreMore than 300 Lutherans gathered June 12–13 in Mesa for the 2026 Grand Canyon Synod Assembly under the theme “Rooted in God’s Story.” Worship, elections, discernment, leadership reports, workshops, and service shaped the gathering, including adoption of the 2027–2028 Mission Plan and the reception of Peace in the Desert into the synod.
Participants also celebrated new leaders, packed food for neighbors experiencing hunger, and were sent back to congregations grounded in worship, community, and shared mission.
Read MoreThe 2026 Grand Canyon Synod Assembly was made possible by hundreds of faithful hands. From volunteers, planners, and worship leaders to host congregation members, exhibitors, technical teams, childcare sponsors, and voting members, we offer deep gratitude to all who helped bring this year’s gathering to life.
Read our full thank-you and celebration of the many people whose hospitality, leadership, generosity, and faithful service helped root this year’s assembly in God’s story.
Read MoreMore than 50 images from the 2026 Synod Assembly theme “Rooted in God’s Story” are now available to explore and download. Inspired by sacred desert landscapes and the story of faith unfolding through time, these visuals are available for congregations and ministries to use in worship, communications, and storytelling.
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