This week we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Deacon Katie Adelman, House of Prayer, Rock Point, who celebrates 38 years on December 15.
Rev. Thomas Stephens, who celebrates 39 years on December 16.
Rev. Bjorn Pedersen, who celebrates 36 years on December 20.
Some of the Office of the Bishop staff gather for an in-person staff retreat this week, as we wrap up 2023 and prepare for the 2024 calendar year.
Read MoreDiscover the art of civil discourse with "Hot Topics, Cool Heads: A Handbook for Civil Dialogue." Authored by experts who also have ties to our synod, this guide offers practical tools for engaging in respectful conversations on challenging topics. This essential read is part of our our "Creating Space for Conversations" resource page.
Read MoreJust in time for your winter break, we’ve uploaded the latest version of the synod constitution to our website. The latest version of the constitution is always available at gcsynod.org/constitution.
Read MoreAs we approach the end of the year, we in the Grand Canyon Synod Office of the Bishop are happy to help ensure that you realize the greatest benefit for your faithful generosity. Connect with your Grand Canyon Synod stewardship staff to get started today!
Read MoreIt is such a joy to see people continue to grow and thrive with the right supports. In this story, even family members are amazed at the new things their brother can do. The post New Talents and Activities Surprise Family Members appeared first on Mosaic.
Read MoreJoin us Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center online for "Spirited Advent: My Soul Magnifies the Lord!" – a soulful Zoom journey this Advent. Hosted by Sheri Brown, each Sunday session offers a sacred space for reflection and connection, exploring themes of hope, peace, joy, and love. Inspired by Mary's Magnificat, these 30-minute gatherings provide a much-needed spiritual respite during the busy holiday season. Register now for this enriching, free series and discover your soul's unique begotten-ness.
Read MoreEmbark on a spiritual adventure with the Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center as Spirited Examen wraps up this yearl. Dive deep into reflective practices focusing on strengthening your bonds with God, Creation, and fellow humans. Engage in this final meaningful online session of 2023. Discover more about this enlightening journey here.
Read MoreWe share the latest updates from ELCA Advocacy, and highlight the entry from Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona (LAMA) – lamaz.org, in this post.
Read MoreSome of the Office of the Bishop staff gather for an in-person staff retreat this week, as we wrap up 2023 and prepare for the 2024 calendar year.
Read MoreThis week we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Scott Summers, who celebrates 33 years on December 8.
The Rev. Erika Von Haaren, Gloria Christi, Phoenix, who celebrates 17 years on December 9.
Deacon Lorraine Brugh, who celebrates 44 years on December 10.
Rev. Abel Arroyo Traverso, who celebrates 5 years on December 14.
Join us for our Spring Gatherings themed "Embody the Word" across the Grand Canyon Synod! Engage in meaningful discussions, understand the bishop election process, and hear inspiring stories from our ministries. Mark your calendars for these gatherings at various locations from January to March 2024. Visit our 2024 Spring Gatherings page for all the details.
Read MoreThe Inside Out Network’s Fall-Winter 2023 newsletter is available, with great news; “After several years of on-again, off-again discussions and negotiations with Securus Technologies, we finally have a path forward to integrate our online ION website with the 600,000 tablet computers they supply to inmates across the country. This is the breakthrough moment we’ve been working and praying for and that inmates, corrections staff, and reentry service providers have been waiting for.
Read MoreAre you surprised that it's already time for Advent? Luther Seminary’s faith+lead would like to extend some support and encouragement to help you start this holiday season centered on Jesus. Get ready to take a daily pause to breathe in their free 5-Day Advent Challenge: Season of Hope. Discover Your Place in God’s Story in just 20 minutes per day.
Read MoreStill have a balance in your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – either for health or dependent care expenses? Be sure to spend those dollars by Dec. 31, 2023, so you won’t lose them. Check your balance on myPortico, and submit receipts via the link to Further. Need ideas on what you can use your dollars for? This list can help.
Read MoreAmidst the joy and celebration – and, yes, stress – of this season, your body can use all the help it can get. Whether it’s treatment for a pesky cough, a listening ear to help process impostor syndrome or budget worries, or ideas for a new healthy holiday tradition, check out Portico’s curated list of resources to support you and your family this season (and Advent blessings to you!)
Read MoreThe next churchwide gathering of Women of the ELCA will be held July 16-19, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa. You can register now at an early-bird holiday rate of $315 through December 31, 2023. Over 200 have already pre-registered! Click here to register.
Read MoreMake a difference today and save on taxes. It is possible when you support the Grand Canyon Synod through your IRA.
Read MoreJoin Lutheran Summer Music, December 3-24, 2023, for their third-annual Musical Advent Calendar–a daily moment of music and reflection on their Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube pages as well as archived on their website: LSMacademy.org/acal.
Read MoreJoin Mountain View Lutheran Church for a heartwarming German-Language Christmas Service on 12/17/2023, at 4:10 pm! Enjoy caroling, a traditional service, and festive fellowship with cookies and warm drinks. Can't make it in person? Join in virtually via livestream.
Read More
