Members of all Grand Canyon Synod congregations and ministries, including active and retired leaders, are welcome to our online spring gatherings.
Our final gathering is the High Country Conference Spring Gathering: Saturday, March 25, 2023, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM at Christ Lutheran Church in Sedona.
Read MoreMountain View Lutheran Church has an opening for Office Supervisor. For a job description and more information, please visit mvlutheran.org/jobs.
Read MoreLutherans ages 18 – 30-something are invited to a BBQ meet up on March 26, 2023, 12:30-2:30pm MST at the ASU Polytechnic Ministry House (7165 E Thistle Ave., Mesa, AZ 85212). Text 480-231-2575 to RSVP.
Read MoreA Binational Young Adult Gathering is taking place Saturday, 3/18/2023, 10am-4pm. More information and registration @ donorbox.org/events/419139. Meet at 10am at Carl’s Jr. (105 5th St., Douglas AZ 85607), to cross to Agua Prieta, Sonora.
Come learn about service, justice and faith on the U.S./Mexico borderlands with other young adults from the U.S. and Mexico.
Read MoreThe daffodils in the courtyard at the Synod Office started poking through the ground this week. Seems a little early to me, but these beautiful green shoots are just one more reminder that this world is bigger than this moment. It’s bigger than the war in Ukraine, it’s bigger than hateful legislation, hungry people struggling to get out of poverty, and my own brokenness.
Read MoreLooking back over this week, we’ve asked questions like, “Is God with us or not?” We’ve wondered about where and how God shows up, as we look at sanctuaries that sit emptier than they used to be. We’ve wondered, what is the harvest God has in store for us? With whom can we share the story of Jesus’ selfless love and grace?
Read MoreA modern day monologue version of the what the Woman at the Well said to Jesus (John 4:3-30).
Read MoreDo you remember who first told you about Jesus? Or, can you think of a recent experience where someone has told you about how the love of Jesus has transformed them?
Read MoreHave you ever moved into a house in the middle of winter? I have had occasion to do this and the spring and summer seasons turn into one big anticipatory waiting and watching – what will sprout and grow in the yard?
Read MoreResurrection Lutheran in Oro Valley is looking for a full-time Publications Specialist to produce printed materials and digital resources for worship services, newsletters, and slides.
Read MoreThe American Lutheran Church of Sun City is seeking a Church Operations Coordinator to provide leadership in office management, information technology, facilities, risk management and security. Please see our ad on Indeed or direct inquiries to: DHjortland@yahoo.com.
Read MoreThe Office of the Bishop continues to meet with congregations and ministry partners. We also share photos from the Bishop’s visit to Ireland.
Read MoreA Lunch & Learn virtual dialecture by ELCA World Hunger’s Dr. Ryan Cumming. Dr. Cumming brings this event to the Grand Canyon Synod and the Southeastern Iowa Synod in conjunction with the synod-wide 40-40-40 Lenten Challenge. Register to receive Zoom link for this Thursday, 3/16/2023 event, at 11am MST/PDT, 12pm MDT.
Read MoreGather at Crossroads Church (2769 Combs Rd, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140) on Sunday, March 12, 3-5pm MST for a good old-fashioned sing-along. Grab a cold one (water will be available too), and join us for a casual afternoon of music, friendship, fun for all ages and charity.
Read MoreWe pray for Rev. Paul Block, Rev. Lourdes Olson and the people of New Song Lutheran Church in Henderson, part of the Colorado River Conference. Visit their site at newsonganthem.com, and their social media pages on Facebook.com, YouTube, and Vimeo.
Read MoreWe pray for Rev. Ruby Myers and the people of Trinity Lutheran Church in Phoenix, part of the Capital Conference. Visit their site at tlcphx.org, and their Facebook page.
Read MoreThis week we celebrate the following ordination anniversaries:
Rev. Stephen Talmage, Love of Christ, Mesa, who celebrates 38 years on March 10.
Rev. Patsy Koeneke, who celebrates 16 years on March 11.
Rev. Bruce Ayers, who celebrates 61 years on March 11.
Rev. Steven Crittenden, Epiphany of Christ, Apache Junction, who celebrates 14 years on March 12.
Rev. Beth Gallen, New Journey, Fountain Hills, who celebrates 2 years on March 13.
Rev. Peter Lai, who celebrates 38 years on March 16.
Other than Apache County, which is at a medium level, all of our synod’s counties are at at low levels.
Note: our updates can be a week behind due to our news cycle overlapping with Thursday updates. View the latest CDC and NYTimes updates here.
Read MoreI remember being at Glacier National Park as a teenager, and the awe I felt climbing to the top of the mountain, a valley of wildflowers and lake below, surrounded by even taller mountains, all sorts of wildlife, and a clear blue sky – it is one of the holiest places I’ve experienced.
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