Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA

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Office of the Bishop Updates: 10/31/2024

The Office of the Bishop gathers for an in-person staff meeting. We also share photos from the Installation of Rev. Joshua Pontious at Community of Grace in Peoria.

Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer

  • Meet with Gloria de Christo leaders

  • Meet with Faith, Yuma leaders

  • Onboarding DEM Pastor David Pavesic

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

  • Synodical Authorized Ministers Preaching retreat

  • Preach & Preside @ Grace Phoenix

  • In Person Staff meeting

  • First Call Rostered Leaders Drop-in Zoom

Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development

  • Preaching at St. John’s, Glendale

  • Time Off with Family

Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events

  • Synod Council meeting and preparation

  • Facilitating GCS Grants Committee

  • General administration of the Synod Office

Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication

  • Weekly news posts and newsletter

  • Congregational Vitality work

  • In-person staff meeting

Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator

  • Review accounts entries for the close of October.