Posts tagged High Country Conference
Jr High & High Schoolers: Don’t Miss the New Year’s Retreat at Camp ALOMA!

Kick off 2025 with Camp ALOMA’s New Year’s Retreat! Jr High and High School students are invited to Prescott from December 29 to January 1 for a faith-filled retreat featuring devotions, worship, campfires, and more. Registration is $110 per camper, with optional transportation. Spots are limited—register today!

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Christ Lutheran Sedona Among 2024 ELCA Disability Ministries Grant Recipients

Christ Lutheran Church in Sedona has been awarded a 2024 ELCA Disability Ministries Grant! This exciting recognition highlights their commitment to creating a more inclusive church. Learn more about this and other grant recipients, discover featured resources, and find ways to get involved with disability ministries in the Grand Canyon Synod and beyond. Read more in the latest newsletter from ELCA Disability Ministries.

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Shepherd of the Hills in Flagstaff Seeks Choir Leader

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Flagstaff seeks a part-time Choir Director or Choral Intern to guide their vibrant choir in worship and growth. Ideal for experienced choral leaders or those starting in church music ministry, this position offers flexibility and a welcoming community. Contact the church for application details, read the job description here, and take the next step in your musical ministry journey!

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Ordination and Installation of Julie Gerrish

Grand Canyon Synod candidate Julie Gerrish has been called to serve as Associate Pastor at Christ Lutheran Church, Sedona, Arizona.

Julie’s ordination service will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024, 11:00 am at her home congregation, Esperanza Lutheran Church, 2601 E Thunderhill Place, Phoenix Arizona, 85048-9517. Bishop Hutterer will preside, and Pastor David Brandfass will preach. Clergy are invited to vest, the color of the day is red. Reception to follow. Livestream available here.

Julie’s installation service will be on Sunday, September 8, 2024, 3:00 pm at Christ Lutheran Church, 25 Chapel Road, Sedona, Arizona, 86336. Bishop Hutterer will preside. Clergy may vest and the color for this service is green. Reception to follow. Livestream available here.

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Prayers and Blessings for Flagstaff’s Episcopal and Lutheran Campus Ministry

As the new academic year begins, we lift up in prayer Rev. Michael Girlinghouse and The Episcopal and Lutheran Young Adult and Campus Ministries in Flagstaff. This inclusive ministry serves Northern Arizona University and the broader Flagstaff community, offering a welcoming space for all. Services resume on August 25th. Learn more at www.lcmcanterbury.org.

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Rehome a Piece of Living Christ Lutheran’s History: Church Items Available

Living Christ Lutheran is dispersing its physical assets and offering numerous cherished items for rehoming. While many items have found a new home, they are still looking for a home for their handmade altar crafted by a charter member, 76" x 35" x 40" tall with a glass top, and a hanging cross. Interested parties can contact them directly to claim items on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Shepherd of the Hills in Flagstaff is seeking a Youth and Family Director

Shepherd of the Hills is a joyful, growing, multi-generation congregation in Flagstaff, AZ that is looking for a half-time Youth and Family Director to join our staff. The qualified candidate will have experience working with all ages of youth, lots of joy and organization, and a passion for bringing people together to grow in intergenerational relationships and faith. View job description here.

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Don't miss the final two 2024 Conference Spring Gatherings

We are excited to invite you to our annual Spring Gatherings, themed “Embody the Word.” These gatherings are not just meetings; they are opportunities for spiritual renewal, learning, and community building. Learn more here.

Cactus, Capital, Fiesta, Northeast Valley, and Rio Salado Conferences: Mar 17, 2024, 2pm at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Phoenix

High Country Conference: Mar 23, 2024, 11 am at Christ Lutheran Church in Sedona

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Don't miss the final two 2024 Conference Spring Gatherings

We are excited to invite you to our annual Spring Gatherings, themed “Embody the Word.” These gatherings are not just meetings; they are opportunities for spiritual renewal, learning, and community building. Learn more here.

Cactus, Capital, Fiesta, Northeast Valley, and Rio Salado Conferences: Mar 17, 2024, 2pm at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Phoenix

High Country Conference: Mar 23, 2024, 11 am at Christ Lutheran Church in Sedona

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Installation of Rev. Carl Sirotzki

Rev. Carl Sirotzki will be installed at Mount Cross Lutheran (601 E Highway 260, Payson, AZ 85541), on Reformation Sunday, 10/29/2023, at their 9:30am worship service. Pastor Patricia Reed will preach and be doing the installation. Rostered ministers are invited to process. The color of the day is red. The service will be live-streamed on Facebook, and posted on mountcross.org.

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Not Lost, Just Exploring: Embracing New Communities and Missions

Join Rev. Mike Girlinghouse as he shares his exploration journey in Flagstaff and at the Northern Arizona University campus in this blog post. Emphasizing the power of 'exploring' over 'being lost', he recalls how Paul embraced new communities in the Bible. Drawing inspiration, he encourages communities to view their surroundings with fresh eyes. Dive into his experiences and don’t miss the insightful resource by Pastor Liz Bell on building a community-centered church.

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POSITION FILLED: Christ Lutheran Church seeks Music Director

Christ Lutheran Church of Sedona is searching for a Music Director. After 30 years of devoted service, our esteemed and beloved Music Director has announced his retirement later this year. CLCS is seeking an experienced person (or persons) to lead our vibrant music ministry. If interested, please review the attached job description. Come take up residence in the beautiful red rocks of Sedona and become the next great music leader for the friendly and faithful family of CLCS!

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LCM|Canterbury welcomes Reverend Michael Girlinghouse as Interim Campus Chaplain

We're excited to announce an important development in our ministry in northern Arizona. Reverend Michael Girlinghouse, the former Bishop of the Arkansas-Oklahoma Synod of the ELCA, will be serving as the Interim Campus Chaplain at LCM|Canterbury at NAU, effective from August 1, 2023.

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