Office of the Bishop Updates: 2/24/2023
This week, a good number of the Office of the Bishop attends the Spring Gathering for Cactus, Capital, Fiesta, Northeast Valley & Rio Salado Conferences, Feb 26, 2023, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM and travels the synod and US.
We also share photos of Bishop Hutterer in Carson City with Lutheran Engagement and Advocacy in Nevada (LEAN), as well as from our first Spring Gathering for Cactus, Capital, Fiesta, Northeast Valley & Rio Salado Conferences.
California Lutheran University board meeting
Spring Gathering for Cactus, Capital, Fiesta, Northeast Valley & Rio Salado Conferences, Feb 26, 2023, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Conference of Bishops Spring meeting, Chicago
Rev. Miguel Gomez-Acosta
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM) and Bishop’s Associate for Congregational Vitality
Spring Gathering for Cactus, Capital, Fiesta, Northeast Valley & Rio Salado Conferences, Feb 26, 2023, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
ELCA New Starts Review Table
Meeting with West Valley Lutheran Young Adult Ministry
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Spring Gathering for Cactus, Capital, Fiesta, Northeast Valley & Rio Salado Conferences, Feb 26, 2023, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Preach and attend Council meeting @ Bethlehem Mesa
Attend ASU Council of Religious Advisors meeting
Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events
Preparing for GCS Audit
Planning for Synod Assembly and other upcoming events
General administrative tasks of the Synod Office
Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication
Spring Gathering for Cactus, Capital, Fiesta, Northeast Valley & Rio Salado Conferences, Feb 26, 2023, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Process annual reporting data from congregations and rostered ministers
Conference Spring Gatherings
Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development
Onboarding with so many great conversations with Synod staff, Synod council, and Bishop Hutterer.
Attended my first Cactus Conference Meeting at American Lutheran Church, Sun City, AZ.
Worshiped on Ash Wednesday with the community of St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Phoenix, AZ.
Spring Gathering for Cactus, Capital, Fiesta, Northeast Valley & Rio Salado Conferences, Feb 26, 2023, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Gathering with the Stewardship Team on Monday, February 27th.
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Continue working on closing the month of January and available for reporting and analysis as needed.