For What Shall We Pray?

For areas of the world impacted by ongoing war, conflict, or political instability, especially Ukraine, Gaza, and Bangladesh…
For safety for all travelers, especially air travel…
For health care workers, researchers, environmental workers, educators, and all professions affected by political changes…
For those who rely on medication for health and well-being…
For Pope Francis, during his hospitalization and treatment…
For flooding in Kansas and West Virginia…
For winter weather and those who live without home or shelter…

ELCA, Prayers, SpotlightBrian FlatgardFebruary 19, 2025ELCA Worship, For What Shall We PrayComment

Prayers for Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Phoenix

We uplift and pray for Rev. Judi Tyler and the people of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Phoenix, part of the Capital Conference.

Grand Canyon Synod, Spotlight, PrayersBrian FlatgardFebruary 17, 2025Our Saviour's Phoenix, Capital ConferenceComment

Prayers for Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Lake Havasu City

We uplift and pray for Rev. Craig Corbin and the people of Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Lake Havasu City, part of the Colorado River Conference.

Grand Canyon Synod, Spotlight, PrayersBrian FlatgardFebruary 16, 2025Mount Olive Lake Havasu City, Colorado River ConferenceComment

For What Shall We Pray?

For areas of the world impacted by ongoing war, conflict, or political instability, especially Ukraine, Gaza, and Bangladesh…
For Israeli and Palestinian hostages…
For all organizations whose mission and work centers on migrants, elders, those living in poverty, those seeking behavioral health services, foster care and adoption services, employment assistance, hunger relief, and other ministries of societal care…
For our nation, all who govern, and all leaders tasked with attending to the common good…
For healthcare workers and health research…
For those affected by flu, COVID, RSV, norovirus, and other heightened illnesses…
For global neighbors, especially Canada and Mexico…
For ongoing earthquakes on the Greek island of Santorini…
For victims of the Guatemalan bus crash and their families…

ELCA, Prayers, SpotlightBrian FlatgardFebruary 12, 2025ELCA Worship, For What Shall We PrayComment

Prayers for Covenant Lutheran Church in Quartzsite

We uplift and pray for Rev. Kevin Meyer and the people of Covenant Lutheran Church in Quartzsite, part of the Cactus Conference.

Grand Canyon Synod, Spotlight, PrayersBrian FlatgardFebruary 11, 2025Covenant Quartzsite, Cactus ConferenceComment

Prayers for Mount Zion Lutheran Church in Tucson

We uplift and pray for Rev. Daniel Valasakos, Rev. Louis Liss and the people of Mount Zion Lutheran Church in Tucson, part of the Kino Conference.

Grand Canyon Synod, Spotlight, PrayersBrian FlatgardFebruary 11, 2025Mount Zion Tucson, Kino ConferenceComment

In Memoriam: Rev. Jack Neimi

We pray for the family and friends of Rev. Jack Raymond Neimi, who passed peacefully at home on January 15, 2025. The primary memorial service for Pastor Niemi will be held in California, with a smaller local service at Lord of Life Lutheran in Sun City West on March 20, 2025, at 11 am.

Pastor Niemi was born in Two Harbors MN, and lived in Surprise, Arizona. He was a member of Lord of Life in Sun City West. He served many churches in the Grand Canyon Synod.

Grand Canyon Synod, News, Prayers, In MemoriamBrian FlatgardFebruary 10, 2025Lord of Life Sun City West, Cactus ConferenceComment

For What Shall We Pray?

For areas of the world impacted by ongoing war, conflict, or political transition: Ukraine, Gaza, Lebanon, Syria…
For shooting victims in Örebro, Sweden…
For those experiencing earthquakes on the Greek island of Santorini…
For the victims of plane crashes in Washington D.C. and Philadelphia…
For the work of Lutheran Services in America, Global Refuge, and other Lutheran ministries…
For the the African Descent Lutheran Association and for ELCA staff at the Ministries of Diverse Cultures and Communities desk…
For all who are unemployed, underemployed, and unjustly removed from employment…
For migrants and all who travel, especially those seeking refuge from violence, injustice, and abuse…
For threats to human rights across the world…
For all who struggle with the challenges of winter, especially those without stable housing or heat and those who experience seasonal affective disorder…
For all who experience discrimination, violence, or injustice due to race, class, gender, sexuality, religion, or other identity…
For the United States in this time of political tension and transition…

ELCA, Prayers, SpotlightBrian FlatgardFebruary 5, 2025ELCA Worship, For What Shall We PrayComment

Prayers for Love of Christ Lutheran Church in Mesa

We uplift and pray for Rev. Stephen Talmage, Rev. Nanette Christofferson and the people of Love of Christ Lutheran Church in Mesa, part of the Rio Salado Conference.

Prayers for Mount Cross Lutheran Church in Payson

We uplift and pray for Rev. Carl Sirotzki and the people of Mount Cross Lutheran Church in Payson, part of the High Country Conference.

Grand Canyon Synod, Spotlight, PrayersBrian FlatgardFebruary 5, 2025Mount Cross Payson, High Country ConferenceComment

For What Shall We Pray?

For areas of the world impacted by ongoing war, conflict, or political transition: Ukraine, Lebanon, Syria, Serbia…
For stampede victims at India’s Maha Kumbh festival…
For ceasefire in Gaza and for those returning home…
For happiness and many blessings for all celebrating Lunar New Year…
For immigrants, refugees, and all who work on their behalf…
For colleges and universities, students, research departments, and faculty/staff…
For all who experience discrimination, violence, or injustice due to race, class, gender, sexuality, religion, or other identity…
For the United States in this time of political tension and transition…

ELCA, Prayers, SpotlightBrian FlatgardJanuary 29, 2025ELCA Worship, For What Shall We PrayComment

In Memoriam: Rev. Doris Nolan

We pray for the family and friends of Rev. Doris Nolan, who passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025, at her home in Simi Valley, California. She was surrounded by the love of her family and friends.

Memorial gifts in Pastor Doris’s honor may be directed to ELCA World Hunger, Lutheran Disaster Response, Global Refuge, or Lutheran World Relief. We will share details of memorial services as they become available.

Grand Canyon Synod, News, Prayers, In MemoriamBrian FlatgardJanuary 29, 2025Comment

In Memoriam: Deacon Lorraine S. Brugh

We pray for the family and friends of Deacon Lorraine S. Brugh, who died Saturday, January 25, 2025. A memorial service will be held Saturday, 2/22/2025 at 10:30 am at Pinnacle Presbyterian (25150 N Pima Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85255).

Deacon Brugh was the Frederick J. Kruse Endowed Chair in Church Music at Valparaiso University. She helped lead the development of the ELCA’s Evangelical Lutheran Worship and was co-author of The Sunday Assembly, published in 2008 to help church leaders incorporate the hymnal’s materials into worship services. She was involved in the development of Lutheran music and worship practices for many years and is a past-president of the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians. At our 2024 assembly, along with Deacon Kate Adelman, she organized Wild Life: A Hymn Festival.

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Prayers for Lord of Grace Lutheran Church in Tucson

We uplift and pray for Rev. Lars Hammar and the people of Lord of Grace Lutheran Church in Tucson, part of the Kino Conference.

Grand Canyon Synod, Spotlight, PrayersBrian FlatgardJanuary 27, 2025Kino Conference, Lord of Grace TucsonComment

Prayers for New Covenant Lutheran Church in Scottsdale

We uplift and pray for Rev. Steven Kruse and the people of New Covenant Lutheran Church in Scottsdale, part of the Northeast Valley Conference.

Grand Canyon Synod, Spotlight, PrayersBrian FlatgardJanuary 26, 2025New Covenant Scottsdale, Northeast Valley ConferenceComment

For What Shall We Pray?

For areas of the world impacted by ongoing war and political conflict: Ukraine, Syria, South Sudan, Colombia…
For ceasefire in Gaza and for release of prisoners and hostages…
For the United States in this time of political tension and transition…
For victims of a ski resort fire in Turkey…
For those celebrating marriage equality in Thailand…
For blizzard warnings along the Gulf Coast of the United States…
For recovery and rebuilding efforts following wildfires in California…
For immigrants, refugees, and all migrants…
For all who face prejudice, hatred, and violence due to race, ethnicity, religion, class, or gender identity and sexual orientation…

ELCA, Prayers, SpotlightBrian FlatgardJanuary 22, 2025ELCA Worship, For What Shall We PrayComment

Prayers for Holy Spirit Lutheran Church in Las Vegas

We uplift and pray for Rev. Jeremy Nausin and the people of Holy Spirit Lutheran Church in Las Vegas, part of the Colorado River Conference.

Grand Canyon Synod, Spotlight, PrayersBrian FlatgardJanuary 20, 2025Colorado River Conference, Holy Spirit Las VegasComment

Prayers for Esperanza Lutheran Church in Phoenix

We uplift and pray for Deacon Connie Rose-Kamprath, Rev. Christopher Heller and the people of Esperanza Lutheran Church in Phoenix, part of the Fiesta Conference.

Grand Canyon Synod, Spotlight, PrayersBrian FlatgardJanuary 19, 2025Fiesta Conference, Esperanza PhoenixComment

For What Shall We Pray?

For areas of the world impacted by ongoing war and conflict: Ukraine, Syria, South Sudan…
For ceasefire in Gaza…
For victims, evacuees, and firefighters facing wildfires in California…
For victims, survivors, and rescue workers involved with the mine disaster in South Africa…
For immigrants and all who travel for stability, opportunity, and safety…
For peaceful political transitions in the United States and around the world…
For the continued work of antiracism…

ELCA, Prayers, SpotlightBrian FlatgardJanuary 16, 2025ELCA Worship, For What Shall We PrayComment