As we continue to strive to have our leadership reflect the diversity of the Southwest, it is my pleasure to continue and work with you towards a brighter ELCA.
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For our 2023 synod assembly, Arizona Faith Network shares their video story of working with ministries on providing heat respite and more.
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Today we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Nicholas Mays, who celebrates 57 years on May 29.
Rev. Norene Smith, who celebrates 40 years on May 29.
Rev. Leroy Rehrer, who celebrates 46 years on May 29.
Rev. Ronald Glusenkamp, who celebrates 42 years on May 29.
During the past year the Synod Council has continued to focus on the primary goals of the synod’s strategic plan – to communicate Jesus, connect people, create possibilities.
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Almighty God, you are our strength and our shield. We give you thanks for the men and women of our armed forces, past and present, and especially for those who have died while serving. May their sacrifices serve the cause of peace, and may our nation be ever grateful for their service. With your wisdom and strength guide our military's leaders, and give to all people a desire for justice and peace. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
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This week we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. David Swanson, who celebrates 59 years on May 26.
Rev. Jon Clutz, who celebrates 59 years on May 27.
The Rev. Donald Bebber, St. Raphael, Benson, who celebrates 0 years on May 27.
Rev. Benjamin Bergren, Community, Las Vegas, who celebrates 25 years on May 28.
To all of you — lay leaders, rostered ministers, prayer partners — thank you for your commitment to the synod's work, which forms part of God's redeeming activity in our world. It continues to be my privilege to serve alongside you as the bishop of this synod. As we move forward, let us remain bold in our faith, trusting in God's guidance and love.
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As we get ready for assembly, be sure to visit our 2023 Synod Assembly Agenda page, where you’ll find the latest agenda. We are looking forward to gathering, doing the business of the church, recognizing our accomplishments, and welcoming our special guests.
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ASU Lutheran Campus Ministry shares their annual report in this video.
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Lutheran Campformation is seeking male counselor candidates for a week of camp from July 3-7, 2023, at Camp Pinerock in Prescott, AZ. We are seeking male staff 18-23 years of age.
For more information contact, Rev. Craig M. Corbin at revcmcorbin@gmail.com or visit the Lutheran Campformation website at lutherancampformation.com to submit an application.
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1517 Media shares their annual report in this PDF as well as a slideshow in this post.
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Living Water Lutheran Church in North Scottsdale is seeking a Director of Music Ministry. The position is responsible for selecting appropriate music for all services, choir director, and duties outlined in this job description. Contact the church to apply.
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Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service shares their annual report in this PDF. A crucial example of LIRS's expansion is the work taking place within the Grand Canyon Synod, where, through a partnership with Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest, asylum seekers and humanitarian parolees are receiving protection-centered and trauma-informed case management services through LIRS’s Welcome Center initiative.
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Each year the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) asks congregations to provide information about their people and activities. The process to do so closes on May 31, 2023.
Find all the resources you need at the ELCA’s Annual Congregation Report page, including FAQs, online Form A & C Parochial Reports as well as ways to update your ELCA Congregational Leadership Directory.
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The Grand Canyon Synod Proposed Mission Plan for 2024-2025 is available for review in our assembly pages, available as a PDF, or you can view one of our webinars about the Mission Plan by clicking here, and use this passcode: $0*XQy=2
Thank you for reviewing the Mission Plan prior to our synod assembly.
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We continue to prepare for our 2023 assembly and travel around the synod for various events and worshiping.
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Click here to view/download the Rules of Procedure as a PDF document for our Synod Assembly, Friday and Saturday, June 9 – 10, 2023, at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Oro Valley.
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The Report of the Reference and Counsel Committee is available on our website, featuring one resolution submitted. An info sheet, not part of the report or resolution, is included as a courtesy to the sponsors. Click here to read more.
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In the words of Ecclesiastes 3, “For everything there is a season and a time for every matter under heaven….”. It is with mixed feelings that I write this note to notify our synod that I am ending my season as the Director for Evangelical Mission of the Grand Canyon Synod.
Starting on June 22, 2023, I will begin a new season in ministry as the Senior Director for New Ministry Development and Evangelism at the Churchwide Office of the ELCA. I will be responsible for setting the vision and leading the team that works on all new ministries and evangelism efforts in the ELCA.
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The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago and McCormick Theological Seminary are moving into available space on the campus of Catholic Theological Union, creating a theological megacampus on the South Side of Chicago.
Each of the three schools will remain independent with its own identity, mission and governance. Read more at Religion News Service.
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