The Office of the Bishop celebrates at our year-end Christmas party, puts the final organizing on 2024, and prepares for 2025, including our synod assembly.

Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer

• Faith/Le Fe

• Grant Review Committee

• Conference Deans

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

• Faith/la Fe Installation celebration

• Region 2 First Call Theological Accompaniment planning session

• Youth & Family Web Page building

Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)

• Meeting with NAUM and Grace

• Working with Casey Goslin on a West Valley exploration

• Gathering with colleagues in the Preaching Cohort and for Xmas Party

Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development

• Meet with our new GCS DEM Pastor David Pavesic to discuss the Mission and Ministry Fund which invests in vital yet vulnerable congregations across the synod

• Gather with the GCS Stewardship Team on Wednesday, December 18th via Zoom

• Worship with & give thanks for Spirit of Grace, Surprise

Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events

• Preparing for upcoming meetings and events

• Completing end-of-year activities

• Performing general administrative duties of the Synod Office

Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication

• Weekly news posts and newsletter

• Vacation

• End of Year newsletter

Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator

• Review bank activity and account reconciliation for November and prepare ELCA Monthly Churchwide payment. Work on month end close procedures for November.