Office of the Bishop Updates: 3/29/2024
This week, the Office of the Bishop observes Holy Week. We invite you to join us in prayer and contemplation. Please note that in observance of Good Friday, our office will be closed. May this Holy Week be a time of profound reflection and renewal for you and your loved ones.
Good Friday and Easter worship
1:1 meetings with staff
Hosting Judicatory leaders for dinner, conversation and evening prayer
\Rostered minister reports
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Observe Easter with Family
Finishing touches on First Call Theological Education Event in Prescott, AZ
Attend James Cone Lectures via Zoom (Continuing Education)
Preach American Lutheran, Sun City
Rev. James Dew
Interim Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
Ongoing accompaniment of synodical ministries
Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development
Bring the Good News on Good Friday with St. John’s, Glendale
Preside over both Easter Sunrise and Easter Celebration worship with St. John’s, Glendale
Meet with All Saints leaders to help create a congregational gift policy alongside ELCA Foundation Gift Planner Lisa Higginbotham
Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events
Synod Assembly Planning
Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication
Synod assembly script work and deadlines
Clear and finish miscellaneous inbox projects
Daily news posts and weekly newsletter
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Continue working on month end deliverables for February 2024. Also work with the Auditors for FY 2023-24.
