Join facilitator Sheri Brown in viewing hopeful, encouraging, and soul-strengthening films, followed by group discussion and mutual support. Climate Theater meets online via Zoom on Thursdays, June 8 – August 24 (excluding July 6 & 13) at 4pm PDT/MST, 5pm MDT. Register here to receive this month’s Zoom link.
Read MoreWe share the latest newsletter from the Inside Out Network (ION), our synod’s prison and reentry ministry. Read or download the summer 2023 ION newsletter here as a PDF, featuring: “That’s my Mama,” staff spotlight, grant support in 2023, state updates, thanks to supporters, book blurbs, board spotlight, and flipping books.
Read MoreToday we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. John Kautz, who celebrates 52 years on June 20.
Rev. Theodore Swanson, who celebrates 69 years on June 20.
Rev. Brian Stoffregen, who celebrates 47 years on June 20.
Rev. Paul Nelson, who celebrates 41 years on June 20.
Rev. Les Niemi, who celebrates 69 years on June 20.
Rev. Mark Reitan, who celebrates 52 years on June 20.
Rev. Charles Berdahl, who celebrates 58 years on June 20.
Registration is open through July 1! Register today. The Rostered Ministers Gathering in Phoenix is an opportunity to:
Hear from inspiring keynote speakers.
Enrich your ministry through workshops and caucuses.
Attend meaningful worship services.
Connect with your colleagues and meet new ones.
Remember, reclaim, rekindle and revive yourself.
Portico’s EmployerLink sign-in process will be changing as part of their ongoing commitment to data security and privacy protection. If you’re a registered EmployerLink user, later this summer Portico will walk you through setting up a new way to access your account that includes two-step phone verification every time you sign in.
Read MoreToday we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Larry Stiles, who celebrates 41 years on June 19.
Rev. John Groh, who celebrates 57 years on June 19.
Rev. Norbert Schroeder, who celebrates 63 years on June 19.
We're excited to announce an important development in our ministry in northern Arizona. Reverend Michael Girlinghouse, the former Bishop of the Arkansas-Oklahoma Synod of the ELCA, will be serving as the Interim Campus Chaplain at LCM|Canterbury at NAU, effective from August 1, 2023.
Read MoreToday we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Mark Rossman, Living Water, Scottsdale, who celebrates 35 years on June 18.
Rev. Paul Hansen, who celebrates 34 years on June 18.
Rev. Glen Stadler, who celebrates 45 years on June 18.
Rev. Raymond Christenson, who celebrates 55 years on June 18.
Today we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Ralph Livdahl, who celebrates 72 years on June 17.
Rev. Daniel Megorden, who celebrates 44 years on June 17.
Rev. Richard Bosse, who celebrates 67 years on June 17.
Rev. Daniel Storvick, who celebrates 50 years on June 17.
It’s been six long years since we all came together and explored the All Anew theme. Bring the hopes and fears born of the last six years to Phoenix this September as we explore God’s call to Just Love.
If you can’t join us in Phoenix, you can still explore the Just Love theme by participating online in worship and plenary sessions. Visit welcatg.org for more info and to register. Guest include Krish O’Mara Vignarajah, Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer, and Dr. Kelly Glow.
Read MoreToday we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. James Vadis, who celebrates 55 years on June 16.
Rev. Corrine Chilstrom, who celebrates 38 years on June 16.
We invite our high school-aged youth to attend the transformative Leadership Lab event, taking place from July 17th to July 22nd, 2023 at Augustana College in Rock Island, IL.
Leadership Lab provides an engaging space where participants can experiment and practice leadership skills for the church and community, all while experiencing an intense faith journey. It's an opportunity to forge lifelong bonds and cultivate leadership skills in a supportive, faith-filled environment.
Read MoreWe invite you to an upcoming Crossings Table Talk on June 20, 2023, at 11 am PDT/MST, noon MDT. Reverend Matthew Metevelis (Living Hope, Las Vegas), who recently published the thought-provoking article, "Where the Kingdoms are Held Together": Free Institutions and the American Church's Political Vocation in Word and World (Vol 43 #2, Spring 2023), will be the presenter. Please email Cathy Lessmann, cathy.lessmann@crossings.org, to secure your place.
Read MoreToday we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Timothy Swanson, who celebrates 50 years on June 15.
Rev. Roy Guinn, who celebrates 70 years on June 15.
Rev. Dennis Morreim, who celebrates 54 years on June 15.
The Office of the Bishop staff is doing follow-up after our 2023 Synod Assembly, and cherishing our final week of having Rev. Miguel Gomez-Acosta on our staff.
Read MoreWe're excited to announce the opening of our annual Manna Grants process. These grants are designed to support projects aimed at alleviating hunger and addressing its root causes such as poverty, employment instability, and inequity.
Interested parties are invited to attend our informative webinar on June 28, 2023, at 5 pm MST/PDT. Please ensure you apply by July 31, 2023. View our Manna Grant page for full info.
Read MoreThe Grand Canyon Synod Assembly convened Friday and Saturday, June 9-10, 2023, at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Oro Valley. You can view photos of the assembly here, and watch the entire assembly here.
As we look back on what we learned and accomplished at our assembly, it’s fair to say the Grand Canyon Synod is certainly not a stagnant synod. It’s a blessing that we had so many people and ministries to uplift and be thankful for.
Read MoreToday we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Charles Wilfong, who celebrates 59 years on June 14.
Rev. Dana Reardon, who celebrates 25 years on June 14.
Rev. Tom Shelly, who celebrates 42 years on June 14.
Rev. Ronald Tellefson, who celebrates 59 years on June 14.
It's essential to acknowledge the many individuals who have contributed their time, talent, and energy to the planning and execution of this year's Synod Assembly. From committees and task forces to volunteers on the ground, the collective efforts of these dedicated individuals have been nothing short of extraordinary, turning our vision into a reality.
We also extend a heartfelt thank you to all our voting members. Your commitment to travel, engage, and participate in the intricate business of the church is deeply appreciated.
Read MoreThe livestream broadcasts of the 2023 synod assembly is available for view on Resurrection Lutheran Church’s Youtube channel, with videos embedded in this post for easy viewing. A special thanks to the Resurrection tech team—Luke Amble, Isaiah Nicholson, Eli Nicholson, Mayson Meyners—who did an outstanding and professional job making both the in-house and online experience best in class.
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