Bishop Hutterer travels for the Holy Closure of Living Hope Lutheran Church in Las Vegas on Reformation Sunday, attends the Grand Canyon Synod Retirees Retreat, Oct 30, 2023 – Nov 1, 2023, attends a California Lutheran University Board Meeting, and participates in a Latin American Consultation with President Roberto Trejo Haager ILM, and Pastor Sandy Jones.
Read MoreTraditionally, we view Reformation Sunday as both a time of remembrance as well as a renewed commitment to the transformative power of the Gospel. This year, however, Reformation Sunday carries an added weight, as Living Hope Lutheran Church in Las Vegas closes its doors after 75 years of faithful ministry.
As the Living Hope community gathers in their final worship service, we are reminded of the transient nature of earthly institutions, in contrast to the eternal promise of Christ's church.
Read MoreThe Office of the Bishop prepares for and attends a number of events, including: the Ordination and Installation of Glenn Schrader, Oct 22, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: 2023 Bishop's Fall Gathering, Oct 23, 2023 – Oct 25, 2023 ; and First Call Theological Education following the gathering.
Read MoreBishop Hutterer attends the seating of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Las Vegas, while other staff travels to preach and check in with synod leaders.
Read MoreThe ELCA Conference of Bishops convened in Chicago, electing Bishop Yehiel Curry as conference chair and Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer as vice chair. The meeting addressed several key topics, including the Future Church vision, racial justice, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Read MoreThe Office of the Bishop staff preaches, reads and converses, gathers with Mission Developers, reviews financial accounts, updates news, and maintains day-to-day-operations. We also share photos from Peace, Peoria and celebrating Pastor Ryan Hersch’s 20th anniversary of ordination, and our latest synod council meeting.
Read MoreMembers of the Office of the Bishop travels and preaches, and prepares for upcoming gatherings.
Read MoreThe Office of the Bishop gathers with the synod council, and hots the Application Webinar for Grand Canyon Synod's Project Support and ACTS Grants, Sep 26, 2023, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM. We also share photos from the Sierra Pacific Synod election.
Read MoreIn upcoming days, the Office of the Bishop travels for meetings, and continues with ongoing daily, weekly, and monthly work. We also share photos of Bishop Hutterer’s recent High Country Conference visit and the Installation of Rev. Ken Miller.
Read MoreIn upcoming days, Bishop Hutterer travels to the High Country Conference and Colorado River Conference for installations and to meet with leaders.
Read MoreLeaders from the Office of the Bishop participated in various meetings and discussions, highlighting ongoing worship activities, engagement with support groups, and mission-focused initiatives. We also share a photo of the Bishop with Rev. Naomi Hartman, Lutheran Church of Foothills, Tucson.
Read MoreTraveling for work and vacation are on the staff schedule, as well as developing resources for synod leaders. We also share a photo from the Rostered Leaders of Color Cohort retreat.
Read MoreSome members of the Office of the Bishop staff attend the Rostered Leaders of Color Cohort retreat, travel for meetings and vacations and family, and maintain smooth operations.
We also share photos from our in-person office gathering, and the Ordination and Installation of Wyatt Linde.
Read MoreThe Office of the Bishop staff gathers for an in-person synod staff meeting, attends other meetings and maintains operations of the office.
Read MoreThe Office of the Bishop staff travels the synod, and attends the Ordination and Installation of Wyatt Linde, Aug 9, 2023, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Resurrection, Oro Valley.
Read MoreThe Office of the Bishop staff takes some vacation time and maintains day to day operations.
Read MoreThe Office of the Bishop staff travels and attends meetings this week, as well as takes some vacation time. We also share photos from the recent Rostered Ministers Gathering in Phoenix.
Read MoreThe Office of the Bishop staff attends and volunteers at the Rostered Ministers Gathering and does any outdoor work as early as possible.
Read MoreThe Office of the Bishop staff continues to travel for preaching and youth events, attends Best Skills, Best Churches training, and manages the daily and weekly maintenance of the office.
Read MoreIn turbulent times, our shared faith is both a source of solace and a beacon, guiding us towards the path of understanding and unity. With our nation grappling with all sorts of divisions, it is vital that we seek not to fight one another, but rather to engage in open and compassionate dialogue.
This comes after recent events have left our hearts heavy. Reports of church burnings in Southern Arizona, protests at our churches that openly welcome LGBTQIA+ members, and ongoing racial tensions nationally have underscored the urgent need for us to live out our call to be peacemakers and bridge builders.
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