Office of the Bishop Updates: 11/7/2024
The Office of the Bishop welcomes Rev. David Pavesic, our new Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM), as he officially begins is work for our synod.
We also share photos from the Bishop’s visit to Gloria de Cristo, Yuma, whose quilting ministry creates and shares over 600 quilts a year.
Synod Council meeting
Preside at OSLC, Mesa and Gold Canyon
First Call Theological Accompaniment
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Synod Youth Advisory Team Retreat
First Call Theological Accompaniment retreat
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration planning meeting
Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
Start!
Onboarding with Churchwide and the Synod Staff
Just keep swimming- forward!
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
Synod Council meeting
Preparing for upcoming meetings/events
General administrative duties of the Synod Office
Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication
Weekly news posts and newsletter
Synod council goals communications strategy
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Begin closing of the books for October. Review and reconcile Synod checking account and ELCA CU account. Review entries for October - make changes as needed.
