Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA

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Enhance Your Spiritual Journey: Diakonia’s New Courses Start 8/27/24

Brian Flatgard

Growing in Faith: The Diakonia Program is a 40+ year old ministry within the ELCA committed to fostering learning environments for followers of Jesus to grow in faith. The program has recently added new course curriculum and more flexibility with a Foundation Year and optional subsequent Practical Year tracks.   

Community of Disciples

There are currently two Growing in Faith Diakonia communities in the Grand Canyon Synod with the Online cohort and hybrid communities in Metro Phoenix (which meets both in-person and online) offering classes, retreats, and mutual care to equip followers of Jesus to live out their faith. Students from all over the country are now enrolling in courses offered through our online communities.

Faith Development Foundation Year & Road to Service Practical Year–Six 5 Week Classes Each Year

A two-year curriculum allows folks to progress through foundational and practical learning. The program welcomes people where they are in their faith understanding and challenges them to grow to a deeper level. There is a one time $25 Enrollment Fee and $70 Tuition Fee per class. 

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Upcoming 2024 RETREAT 

  • Retreat August 3, 10, 17, 2024 9-noon MST

  • Exploring Your Spiritual Gifts

  • What Does God Want of Me? What Kind of Ministry is God Calling Me To?

  • Sponsored by Grand Canyon Synod Growing in Faith: Diakonia Program

  • Facilitated by Rev. Stewart McDonald

  • Register at www.diakonia.education and navigate to Events/Retreat

Check Out Our Website: www.diakonia.education

Longing to G R O W?  Plant yourself in good soil