Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA

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Office of the Bishop Updates: 6/30/2023

The Office of the Bishop travels the synod and the Southwest for preaching and youth events.

Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer

  • Preach at All Saints, Scottsdale

  • Office catching up

Rev. James Dew
Interim Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)

  • Onsite visits in both Phoenix Metro and Tucson

  • Begin 3 month pulpit supply at Lord of Grace, Tucson

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

  • Western States Multicultural Youth Leadership Event

  • Western States Youth Gathering

Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events

  • Synod Assembly Follow-up

  • Preparing for upcoming events

  • General administrative tasks of the Synod office

Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication

  • Daily news posts and weekly newsletter

  • Create Advent card for rostered ministers

  • Project management

Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development

  • Attending Lutheran CampFormation in Prescott, AZ on behalf of Bishop Hutterer and the GCS Office of the Bishop!

Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator

  • Continue working on closing the month of May run payroll and process Portico payment.