Office of the Bishop Updates: 8/25/2023
Traveling for work and vacation are on the staff schedule, as well as developing resources for synod leaders. We also share a photo from the Rostered Leaders of Color Cohort retreat.
Conversations with Arizona Judicatory bishops/leaders
Lutheran Church of the Foothills Lutheran worship, Tucson
Various meetings
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Region 1 & 2 Authentic Diversity support group
GCS Preaching Cohort
Catch up
Rev. James Dew
Interim Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
Synod Staff Meeting
Continue to fill in at Lord of Grace, Tucson
Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events
Vacation 8/28-9/1
Office closed September 4.
Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication
Creating Space for Open Conversations resources
Daily news posts and weekly newsletter
Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development
Working with GCS Stewardship Team members to offer resources to congregations as they expand the idea of what it means to be generous.
Visiting with pastors one on one to brainstorm how to communicate best with their community our shared mission of being church together.
Collaborating with Pastor Jacqui Pagel to offer First Call Theological Education around stewardship of resources as clergy.
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Process end of month payroll, process Portico payment for August 2023 and continue working on our Investment Income/Gain allocations
