Ordination celebrations: December 1-7, 2023

This week we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:

  • Deacon April Boyden, who celebrates 34 years on December 1.

  • Rev. Lars Hammar, Lord of Grace, Tucson, Open Space, Tucson, who celebrates 24 years on December 5.

  • Rev. Joshua Pontious, Community of Grace, Peoria, who celebrates 2 years on December 5.

View all our ordination anniversaries here.

Ever-living God, strengthen and sustain our rostered ministers, that with patience and understanding they may love and care for your people. Grant that together they may follow in the way of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
— Amen