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.

Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer

• 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.