In Memoriam
At our 2021 Assembly, we took time to remember the rostered ministers who have entered the church triumphant since our last synod assembly, as well as the Holy Closures of two of our congregations.
Holy Closures
We acknowledge the Holy Closure of Desert Streams, Surprise and Faith Lutheran, Safford this past year. We thank God for the mission and ministry accomplished through the years.
In Memoriam
We also remember the rostered ministers of our synod and give thanks for the lives of these saints who have gone before us.
The Rev. Robert Duea: 6/27/2019
The Rev. Carol Reed: 9/16/2019
The Rev. Henry Roufs: 10/10/2019
The Rev. Paul Halvorson: 12/9/2019
The Rev. Lincoln Leer: 1/14/2020
Presiding Bishop Emeritus Herbert Chilstrom: 1/24/2020
The Rev. Richard Duerr: 2/11/2020
The Rev. Ervin Langholtz: 7/9/2020
The Rev. Robert Neubauer: 8/23/2020
The Rev. David S. Reid: 12/6/2020
The Rev. Daniel Defassio: 1/22/2021
The Rev. Franklyn Caron: 3/19/2021
The Rev. Wayne Viereck: 3/24/2021
The Rev. Scott Stein: 4/15/2021
The Rev. Robert C. Madsen: 4/17/2021
The Rev. Dick Hamlin: 5/3/2021
The Rev. David Edward Halmers: May 27, 2021
“Eternal God, your love is stronger than death, and your passion more fierce than the grave. We rejoice in the lives of those whom you have drawn into your eternal embrace. Keep us in joyful communion with them until we join the saints of every people and nation gathered before your throne in your ceaseless praise, through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.”
