Office of the Bishop Updates: 2/9/2024

Office of the Bishop staff travel the synod to preach, including the Installation of Pastor Kurt Fangmeier, at Sierra Evangelical Lutheran Church, Sierra Vista.

We also share photos from travels around the synod, including the Kino Conference Spring Gathering,at Our Savior’s Lutheran, Tucson; the Spring Gathering for Cactus, Capital, Fiesta, Northeast Valley and Rio Salado Conferences, at Living Water Church in Scottsdale, and others.

Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer

Installation of Pastor Kurt Fangmeier, Sierra Evangelical Lutheran Church, Sierra Vista
Various meetings with staff, California Lutheran and Synod Council Executive Committee meeting

Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation

Preach at Spirit of Hope, Gilbert
Confirm 14 congregations and 65 youth are ready for Youth Gathering
Begin preparations for May Candidacy interviews.

Rev. James Dew
Interim Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)

Monthly Check-ins
Preach at Beatiful Savior, Tucson (Sunday)
Preach at St Raphael, Benson (Ash Wednesday)

Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development

Preaching at St. John’s, Glendale

Visiting with the leaders of Emmanuel, Prescott Valley to share stories of good news from around the synod and give thanks for their ministry.
Send out thank you letters as congregations offer their 2024/2025 Mission Support Plan to the Grand Canyon Synod

Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events