All active rostered ministers or retired ministers serving as interim pastors are invited to the Bishop’s Fall Gathering to be held on October 18-20, 2021 at All Saints Lutheran Church in Phoenix.

Our theme is The Power of Story. Our guests for this event will be:

• ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton

• Rev. Roberto Federico Trejo Haager, Pastor President of Iglesia Luterana Mexicana (Mexican Lutheran Church)

• Ryan Panzer, author of Grace and Gigabytes

Agenda

We will gather Monday afternoon, all day Tuesday, and Wednesday morning, with opportunities for dinner and socializing on Monday and Tuesday evenings. Exact timing will be determined.

• Bishop Eaton will be with us on Monday to preach at our opening worship service, present, and be available for a Q&A.

• Ryan Panzer will lead us in hybrid ministry presentations and break-out groups.

• Rev. Trejo Haager will share his faith story and update us on the Mexican Lutheran Church.

• We conclude with a sending and renewal worship service.

Registration

• $50 registration

• Registration closes Friday, October 15, 2021

If you have any financial obstacles that would keep you from attending, please contact Bishop Hutterer directly at dhutterer@gcsynod.org.

Accommodations

Under the code G-ELCA, we have a group rate at the Hyatt Place Phoenix-North: 10838 North 25th Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona, 85029, (602) 997-8800. To reserve a room:

1. Click here to visit the Hyatt Place Phoenix - North page. In the upper right corner, click “Book now.”

2. Enter the dates. The group rate is good 3 days prior and 3 days after the event should you wish to extend your stay.

3. Click the pull-down arrow next to “Special Rates,” select “Corporate or Group Code” and type in “G-ELCA”.

4. Click “Book now.”

5. Select a suite with either a King or two Queens. All rooms are suites and have a sofa bed.

6. Proceed to payment.