Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA

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Office of the Bishop Updates: 9/27/2024

The Office of the Bishop gathers for an in-person staff meeting, and celebrates Tanque Verde Lutheran Church Marking their 50th Anniversary, Sep 29, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer

  • Conference of Bishops, Chicago

  • Tanque Verde Lutheran 50th anniversary celebration, Tucson

  • In person staff meeting, Office of the Bishop

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

  • In Person Staff meeting

  • LSS-SW Retreat review

  • First Call leaders drop in Zoom

Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development

  • Collaborate with our new DEM (Insert Name When Appropriate) in supporting our Mission and Ministry leaders 

  • Attend our Synod Staff Retreat 

  • Celebrate 33rd birthday, giving thanks to God for the joys and blessings of getting older 

Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events

  • Preparing for upcoming meetings and events

  • Facilitating the GCS Grants Committee

  • General administrative duties of the Synod Office

Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication

  • Weekly news posts and newsletter

  • Catch up on vacation emails

  • Ordination anniversary and advent cards

  • In person staff meeting, Office of the Bishop

Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator

  • Continue working on closing entries for August, post various end of month entries/adjustment.