Office of the Bishop Updates: 3/31/2023

The Office of the Bishop participates in the Installation of Rev. Dan Potaznick, (Apr 1, 2023, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM, St. John’s, Glendale) in multiple ways, and continues to prepare for assembly and other meetings. We also share photos from the High Country Conference Spring Gathering, as well as the Installation of Rev. Scott Klimke.

Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer

Rev. Miguel Gomez-Acosta
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM) and Bishop’s Associate for Congregational Vitality

  • ELCA Conversation with the Brazilian Lutheran Church

  • ELCA Latine Coaching team meeting

  • Candidate Interview for the Armenian Evangelical Church

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

  • Lutheran Campus ministry update

  • Final wrap up for FCTE

  • Set up for Simon’s Project visit with Rev. Wheeler

Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events

  • Attending Synod Council meeting

  • Preparing for Synod Assembly and other events

  • Assisting w/GCS Audit and other administrative tasks

Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication

  • News and newsletter

  • Airtable systems

  • Ordination celebration cards

Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development

  • Offering the opening devotion for the April 1st Grand Canyon Synod Council Meeting.

  • Installation of Rev. Dan Potaznick (That’s me!) at St. John’s Lutheran Church, April 1st at 2pm

Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator

  • Continue working on Audit for 2022-23. Available to provide reporting and analysis as needed.