Office of the Bishop Updates
The Office of the Bishop Staff gathers for an in-person staff meeting, and travels to congregations around the synod.
We also share photos from the Farewell and Godspeed for Pastor Tim Wright, Community of Grace.
Synodically Authorized Minister (SAM) retreat
Preach at Mountain View, celebrating 50 years of ministry
All day in person staff meeting
NELM/House of Prayer Ministry Site review and visit
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Synodical Authorized Minister Retreat
In person Staff meeting
Candidacy Leadership Development Work Group monthly meeting
Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
Celebrating Pr. Dan Valasakos and his 40 years of ordained ministry
Preaching at Holy Trinity for a Lenten service
Visiting and experiencing House of Prayer and Navajo Evangelical Lutheran Mission
Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development
Office of the Bishop in-person staff meeting
Leading staff devotion on “The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World” by Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer
Preparing to lead holy week services at St. John’s, Glendale
Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events
Finance Task Force Meeting
Vacation
Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication
All day in person staff meeting
Synod assembly web site and news updates
Weekly news posts and newsletter
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Complete month end close for February 2025. Work on Audit deliverables for FY 2024-25.