Office of the Bishop Updates: 5/18/2023
The Bishop's Office is meticulously planning for our 2023 assembly, and attends an in-person staff meeting this week. We share photos from the Ordination and Installation of Tim Perlick, the Bishop’s visit to Quartzsite, and more.
CLU Board meetings
In person staff meeting
Grand Canyon Synod Candidacy
Rev. Miguel Gomez-Acosta
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM) and Bishop’s Associate for Congregational Vitality
Mission and Ministry Site visits: Vida Nueva and Emmanuel Sudanese
Synod staff work day
Vacation for son’s graduation
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Preach at Emmanuel Sudanese
Candidacy interview preparation
Candidacy panel interviews
Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events
Planning for Synod Assembly and other upcoming events
Assisting w/GCS Audit
Performing general administrative functions of the Synod Office
Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication
News and newsletter
Synod assembly script writing and planning
Mission and ministry reports
Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development
Visit Community of Grace, Peoria to give thanks to the congregation
Co-host second of two Mission Plan presentations with Synod Treasurer Erik Rehms on Saturday, May 20th via zoom
Attend the Capital Conference pericope study on Tuesday, May 23rd
Stewardship Team meeting on Thursday, May 25th via zoom
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Continue working on month end closing procedures for April 2023. Review Audit documents and work with CPA Firm to finalize results for FY 2022-23.
Ordination & installation of REV. Tim Perlick
