Office of the Bishop Updates: 12/10/2021
Leaders of Region 2—Rocky Mountain Synod led by Bishop Jim Gonia, Pacifica Synod led by Bishop Andrew Taylor, Southwest California Synod led by Bishop Brenda Bos, Sierra Pacific Synod led by Bishop Megan Rohrer, and our own Grand Canyon Synod led by Bishop Hutterer—held their annual consultation meeting via Zoom this week. It’s a great opportunity for the synod staff to meet, share ideas, and continue collaborations.
In this advent season of waiting, we prepare for the coming of Jesus. At the Office of the Bishop, we also ready ourselves for the new year.
Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer
Synod Council Meeting
Preach and preside at Central Lutheran for Pastor Doug Dill installation
Meetings and office time
Rev. Miguel Gomez-Acosta
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM) and Bishop’s Associate for Congregational Vitality
Preaching at Crossroads Lutheran, San Tan Valley
Mission Developer Reviews
Synod Council meeting
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Youth Gathering Diversity meeting
Mexican Lutheran Church GET
Ms. Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events
Constitution Webinar
Growing Generosity Appeal Leadership Team meeting
Year-end bookkeeping procedures and other administrative tasks
Mr. Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication
News categories pages and backend work
Rostered leaders report work
News and newsletter production
Mr. Clint Wasser
Director for Finance
Prepare bank reconciliation
Calculate and prepare monthly payment for ELCA Churchwide
Continue work on accounting manual
Dr. Jerry Kingston
Special Bishop’s Associate for Mobility
Researching RMPs and MSPs for the Synod