The Office of the Bishop travels to the High Country Conference as part of Synod on the Move, with our highlight being the High Country Conference Spring Gathering, Mar 25, 2023, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM. We also share photos from the Ordination of Rev. Dan Potaznick, our Director of Generosity and Strategic Development.

Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer

• Synod on the move – High Country

• High Country Conference Spring Gathering, Mar 25, 2023, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM

• Preside at worship at Christ, Sedona

• Office of the Bishop full time staff planning day

Rev. Miguel Gomez-Acosta
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM) and Bishop’s Associate for Congregational Vitality

• Preach at Spirit of Joy in Clarkdale

• Region 2 DEMs meeting

• Synod Office workday

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

• Work day

• Rev Kenneth Wheeler Preparation 

• Installation of Rev. Dan Potaznick at St. John’s Lutheran Church, April 1st at 2pm

Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events

• Preparing for Synod Assembly and other upcoming events

• Assisting with GCS Audit

• Performing administrative tasks of the Synod office

Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication

• Synod Office workday

• News and newsletter

• Airtable systems

Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development

• Synod Office Workday

• Attended the Lutheran Thrift Store Appreciation Event to Give Thanks

• Installation of Rev. Dan Potaznick (That’s me!) at St. John’s Lutheran Church, April 1st at 2pm

Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator

• Work on closing procedures for Feb-22, begin work on Audit activities for 22-23, available to provide reporting and analysis as needed.