The Office of the Bishop will be closed December 24-26, and the staff will be enjoying Christmas with friends and family. We share photos from our visit to Faith/La Fe and the pastoral role changes of Rev. Veronica Alvarez and Rev. Jonathan Linman.

Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer

• Vacation

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

• Complete year synod council report

• Review Candidate end of year reports

• Update office manual

Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)

• Work with Spirit of Joy-Clarkdale and Christ Lutheran- Sedona on a collaborative ministry process.

• Connect with the Crossroads and New Promise pastors.

• Continuing onboarding and organizing.

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

• Vacation

Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication

• Weekly news posts and newsletter

• End of Year newsletter

Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator

• Work on Funds Held For Others payment to various congregations, work on Investment Income Gain/Loss entries for November along with other closing entries for the prior month.