The Office of the Bishop celebrates the installation of Rev. Joshua Pontious. We also shares photos from the 2024 Bishop's Fall Gathering at Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center.

Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer

• Finance Task Force

• Godspeed and Farewell for Pastor Jeff Gallen

• Vacation

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

• Greet Desert Cross Tempe and celebrate 40th anniversary

• Complete planning SAM retreat

• Complete planning SYAT retreat

Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development

• Present at 2024 Grand Canyon Synod Retirees Retreat

• Produce thank you videos for every congregation

• GCS Stewardship Team Meeting on Wednesday, October 30th at 3pm (Zoom)

Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events

• Finance Task Force meeting

• Facilitating GCS Grants Committee

• General administrative duties of the Synod Office

Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication

• Weekly news posts and newsletter

• Begin crisis communication planning manual

Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator

• Continue working on month end closing entries for the month of September.