We are happy to share stories of generosity from the Grand Canyon Synod.


Ginny Phillips, with Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Tucson, Arizona, shares her story of generosity, featuring nothing but pure selfishness.


Mount Cross Lutheran Church in Payson, Arizona, share their story of generosity: opening Payson's first homeless and homeless veteran warming center.


Jake Galambos, with Spirit of Hope Lutheran Church in Mesa, Arizona, shares his story of generosity: an act of kindness from his future mother-in-law.


Pastor Dana Reardon, with First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mesa, Arizona, shares a story of generosity while reporting live from First Lutheran's Food Bank.


Duane Gilson, with Spirit of Hope Lutheran Church in Mesa, Arizona, shares his story of generosity: accompanying Pete, a World War II veteran, on an honor flight.


Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chandler, Arizona, shares a story of generosity in the form of a music video.


Beverley Larkin, with Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Phoenix, Arizona, shares her story of generosity: a surprising encounter in the supermarket.


Sandy Holm, with Streams in the Desert Lutheran Church in Tucson, Arizona, shares her story of generosity: one man's offer to help stock the church's food pantry.


In their daily morning Zoom call, the Office of the Bishop of the Grand Canyon Synod shares what generosity means to them.

Awards

Inspirational Awards For Best…

  • Above and Beyond Story: Sandy Holm, Streams in the Desert, Tucson   

  • Most Heartwarming Story: Jake Galambos, Spirit of Hope, Mesa

  • Neighborly Generosity Story: Holy Trinity Lutheran, Chandler

  • Community Impact Story:Mount Cross Lutheran, Payson

  • Community Outreach Story: Pastor Dana Reardon, First Evangelical, Mesa  

  • Contagious Generosity Story: Ginny Phillips, Our Saviour’s Lutheran, Tucson 

  • Time Honored Service Story: Duane Gilson, Spirit of Hope, Mesa

  • Most Surprising Story: Beverley Larkin, Shepherd of the Valley, Phoenix 

Technical Awards…

  • Best of Editing: Mount Cross Lutheran, Payson

  • Best of Music and Score: Holy Trinity Lutheran, Chandler

  • Best Storyteller: Ginny Phillips, Our Saviour’s Lutheran, Tucson