Office of the Bishop Updates
The Office of the Bishop attends retreats, works with candidacy, and schedules visits for 2025.
We also share photos from the Installation of Rev. Lisa Hackler at American Lutheran in Sun City as well as Rev. David Pavesic at the welcoming blessing service at the DEM Fall Gathering.
Worship at Christ the Lord, Carefree
LAMA retreat
Candidacy interviews
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)
Attending DEM Fall Gathering
Making contacts
Scheduling visits
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
Preparing for upcoming meetings and events
End-of-year activities
General administrative duties of the Synod Office
Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication
Weekly news posts and newsletter
End of year email prep
Advent and Christmas news section
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.
Rev. David Pavesic at the welcoming blessing service at the DEM Fall Gathering…