Office of the Bishop Updates: 9/1/2023
Leaders from the Office of the Bishop participated in various meetings and discussions, highlighting ongoing worship activities, engagement with support groups, and mission-focused initiatives. We also share a photo of the Bishop with Rev. Naomi Hartman, Lutheran Church of Foothills, Tucson.
Grants review and various meetings
Visits with pastors in Flagstaff and Williams
House of Prayer, and NELM 70th anniversary celebration
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Preaching Cohort
Synod Council Report
Vacation
Rev. James Dew
Interim Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
Mission & Ministry Team
Kino Conference Mission Team
Best Skills, Best Churches Training
Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events
Vacation 8/28-9/1
Office closed September 4.
Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication
Growing Generosity Appeal stories
Daily news posts and weekly newsletter
Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development
Attending the Cactus Conference pericope
Collaborating with leaders across the GCS at the Mission & Ministry Advisory Team meeting on Wednesday, September 6th at 1pm
Preparing & submitting my report to synod council
Giving thanks for all the generous hands in the Grand Canyon Synod that are doing God’s work
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Finish closing the month of July 2023, send out Financial Statements for July and provide supplemental reports to various groups across the GCS.