The Office of the Bishop continues to plan for assembly, and travel to various congregations and ministries around our synod.
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The Office of the Bishop takes part in Holy Week worship, followed by a trip to Mexico City by Bishop Hutterer and Rev. Miguel Gomez-Acosta. We wish you a blessed Holy Week filled with reflection, renewal, and God's grace.
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Representatives from Lutheran Engagement and Advocacy in Nevada (LEAN) gathered in Carson City, along with Bishop Hutterer, who delivered the invocation in both the Senate and the Assembly. Nevada's legislature meets in odd-numbered years for 120 consecutive days beginning the first Monday in February. Find photos and video in this post.
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As we move through our Lenten journey into Holy Week, I find myself thinking of the theme of our spring gatherings: From Worry to Wonder.
The journey of the church involves becoming something new, not returning to the past. The path forward is to move together, exploring worries and shifting from a posture of worry to a posture of wonder.
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The Office of the Bishop participates in the Installation of Rev. Dan Potaznick, (Apr 1, 2023, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM, St. John’s, Glendale) in multiple ways, and continues to prepare for assembly and other meetings. We also share photos from the High Country Conference Spring Gathering, as well as the Installation of Rev. Scott Klimke.
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The Office of the Bishop travels to the High Country Conference as part of Synod on the Move, with our highlight being the High Country Conference Spring Gathering, Mar 25, 2023, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM. We also share photos from the Ordination of Rev. Dan Potaznick, our Director of Generosity and Strategic Development.
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In the last few months, I have had the privilege of traveling to various border regions around the world. These visits have left a deep impression on me, as I have seen firsthand the harm caused by physical walls and checkpoints. And now as we go through our Lenten journey, I am also reminded of the emotional and spiritual walls that exist within us.
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The Office of the Bishop continues to travel and meet with congregations and ministry partners. We also share more photos from the Bishop’s visit to Ireland with University of Arizona’s Lutheran Campus Ministry.
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The Office of the Bishop continues to meet with congregations and ministry partners. We also share photos from the Bishop’s visit to Ireland.
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The Office of the Bishop travels this week. We also share photos of the Spring Gathering for Cactus, Capital, Fiesta, Northeast Valley & Rio Salado Conferences, Feb 26, 2022.
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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.
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This week, a good number of the Office of the Bishop attends Walking Wet: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church's Discipleship Journey Seminar, Feb 17, 2023 – Feb 18, 2023, and the Spring Gathering for Cactus, Capital, Fiesta, Northeast Valley & Rio Salado Conferences, Feb 19, 2023, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM. We also share photos from Bishop Hutterer’s visit to Lord of Life Lutheran, Sun City West.
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Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chandler invites you to join us for a Discipleship Journey Seminar, February 17-18, 2023. Explore what being a disciple of Jesus means to you. Register here. Keynote speakers include Rev. Charles Newman, Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer, and Bishop’s Associate Rev. Jacqui Pagel.
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This week, the Office of the Bishop travels and preaches, attends the synod council meeting, and keeps the data flowing. We also share photos from last week’s Colorado River Conference Spring Gathering, at Christ Lutheran in Las Vegas .
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Please share your congregation’s plan for 2023 Mission Support by February 15, 2023 so the Synod Council can plan for the coming year. Thank you!
In this post, we share a letter (English, Spanish) from Bishop Hutterer and Synod Vice President Barbara Carl, thanking you and our synod’s congregations for continued mission support, half of which is passed to ELCA churchwide for ministry in the larger church.
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What a day! For photos and a full recap, please visit lamaz.org. Highlights below.
Nearly 100 advocates from 23 of Arizona’s 30 districts gathered at the State Capitol for a day of advocacy on January 30, 2023
Sen. Raquel Terán (D), Senate Minority Leader from LD26 and Rep. Tim Dunn (R) from LD25 (Yuma) were featured speakers, along with Ashley St. Thomas, Arizona Food Bank Network; Jessie Gruner, Pinnacle Prevention; and Connie Phillips, Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest.
Participants met with their legislators in support of anti-hunger bills HB2211 and HB2142
Bishop Hutterer led the invocation in the Senate, advocates were introduced in the House gallery by Rep. Jennifer Pawlik (D), LD13 and in the Senate by Sen. Raquel Terán (D), LD26.
Advocates attended the Health & Human Services Committee to hear testimony in support of HB2211, which received a 9-0 due pass recommendation.
The Office of the Bishop travels to Las Vegas as part of Synod on the Move, preaching at various churches and attending the Colorado River Conference Spring Gathering, Feb 4, 2023, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM. We also share photos from last week’s Synod on the Move in the Tucson area and Lutheran Day at the Legislature.
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12/1/2022 update: We learned there was a problem with form functionality, and now provide new statements of intent from Churchwide for your use. (view as PDF in English or Spanish)
Please share your congregation’s plan for 2023 Mission Support by February 15, 2023 so the Synod Council can plan for the coming year. Thank you!
In this post, we share a letter (English, Spanish) from Bishop Hutterer and Synod Vice President Barbara Carl, thanking you and our synod’s congregations for continued mission support, half of which is passed to ELCA churchwide for ministry in the larger church.
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The Office of the Bishop travels to Tucson as part of Synod on the Move, preaching at various churches and attending the Kino Conference Spring Gathering, Jan 28, 2023, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM. On Monday, we go to 2023 Lutheran Day at the Legislature, Jan 30, 2023, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
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Bishop Hutterer participates in the AZ Prayer Service for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2023, Jan 20, 2023, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM, and along with other staff attends the Ordination and Installation of Luis Ochoa at Holy Trinity Lutheran in Chandler, Jan 21, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
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