Posts in Grand Canyon Synod
Serve, Care, Love: LSSN Invites You to Volunteer in 2024
Serve, Care, Love: LSSN Invites You to Volunteer in 2024

In their latest update, Lutheran Social Services of Nevada (LSSN) shares that their dedicated group of 70 active volunteers is crucial to serving 3500 people monthly. With opportunities in the pantry, senior meals, administration, and special events, there's a place for everyone to contribute. In 2024, they’re expanding ur services, including launching a food rescue truck and the JOURNEY Senior Services Center. Fill out their Volunteer Form, especially if you have special skills to offer, and join them in making a difference.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardLutheran Social Services of Nevada, Hunger, Help WantedComment
Save the Date for our “Embody the Word” Spring Gatherings
Save the Date for our “Embody the Word” Spring Gatherings

Join us at our upcoming Spring Gatherings under the theme “Embody the Word.” Set across various dates and locations, these gatherings are not only meetings but a chance for spiritual growth, learning, and fellowship.

  • Colorado River Conference: Jan 27, 2024, 10am at Good Samaritan at the Lakes in Las Vegas

  • Kino Conference: Feb 3, 2024, 10am at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Tucson

  • Cactus, Capital, Fiesta, Northeast Valley, and Rio Salado Conferences:

    • Feb 4, 2024, 2pm at Living Water Lutheran Church in Scottsdale

    • Mar 17, 2024, 2pm at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Phoenix

  • High Country Conference: Mar 23, 2024, 11 am at Christ Lutheran Church in Sedona

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian Flatgard2024 Spring GatheringsComment
It’s time to nominate students for Lutheran Summer Music
It’s time to nominate students for Lutheran Summer Music

Each year, the primary way that music students find their way to LSM is through the encouragement of their church musician! LSM offers opportunities for musicians of all kinds: brass, winds, strings, percussion, piano, organ, voice, harp, guitar, handbells, and more. Know a young person (grades 8-12) who would benefit from the life-giving and joyful musical community at LSM? Nominate them for LSM today at LSMacademy.org/nominate. 

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsGrand Canyon SynodLutheran Summer Music, Youth and Young AdultComment
The Region 2 Lenten Challenge begins @ lentenchallenge.org
The Region 2 Lenten Challenge begins @ lentenchallenge.org

In 2024, all of the ELCA synods in Region 2 are challenging one another to raise money for ELCA World Hunger in honor of ELCA World Hunger’s 50th year in mission and ministry. The challenge is to pledge to participate in some spiritual and physical practices during Lent and raise funds for ELCA World Hunger. The synod with the most participants wins!

Lent is 40 days to reflect, remember our dependence on God and one another, and look forward to the ways God calls us to be. Adding one or more of these small practices to your observation of Lent might help you feel more connected. A light-hearted challenge like this might help our synods be the Church together, and to see God’s vision and invitation for us to be a church for the world and share the good news of Jesus Christ. Visit lentenchallenge.org to learn more and take the pledge today!

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Grand Canyon Synod, Region 2, NewsBrian FlatgardHunger, ELCA World Hunger, 2024 Lent, 2024 Lenten ChallengeComment
Retirement Readiness Webinars
Retirement Readiness Webinars

Resolved to feel more financially prepared for the future? Check out Portico’s Retirement Readiness Series from Fidelity starting at the end of January. Register for live webinars coveringtopics like turning your savings into retirement income, understanding Social Security, and estate planning basics. Recorded versions of these topics – and many more – are available on demand on myPortico.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardPorticoComment
RSVP today for the Lutheran-Catholic Dialogue: A Celebration of Faithful Teaching
RSVP today for the Lutheran-Catholic Dialogue: A Celebration of Faithful Teaching

You’re invited to a landmark ecumenical event celebrating the latest Lutheran-Catholic Dialogue on January 20, 2024, 10 am at Faith Lutheran in Phoenix. Join us to delve into "Faithful Teaching" and how it shapes our shared Christian journey. Reverend Dr. Lowell Almen and Bishop Denis Madden, co-chairs of the dialogue, will lead presentations, followed by a vibrant discussion with Lutheran and Catholic voices. The event will honor the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity with a Service of the Word and Prayer, culminating in a festive reception fostering communal dialogue. Read more in this post or this PDF flyer.

Please RSVP your intent to attend by January 12, 2023, giving your name and church affiliation, to eirinfo@elca.org. and be a part of this momentous occasion.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardEcumenical and Inter-Religious Relations, Faith Phoenix, Capital ConferenceComment
Ordination and Installation of Pastor Judi Tyler
Ordination and Installation of Pastor Judi Tyler

The Ordination and Installation of Pastor Judi Tyler will be at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church (1212 E Glendale Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020), on Sunday, 1/21/2024 at 3pm, pending a positive congregation vote. Bishop Hutterer will be presiding.

Clergy are invited to vest and process. Color of the day will be red. A reception will be held following the Service of Ordination and Installation.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardOrdinations and InstallationsComment
Theological Education for Indigenous Leaders program launches
Theological Education for Indigenous Leaders program launches

Centuries after colonial models of education were first forced on Indigenous people in North America, their effects are still keenly felt. Western theological education has remained the default methodology within the church, including the ELCA. This fall, Native leaders from across the ELCA, in partnership with leaders from Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary (PLTS) of California Lutheran University in Berkeley, are seeking to change that with the launch of the Theological Education for Indigenous Leaders (TEIL) program. Read more at Living Lutheran.

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Region 2, Grand Canyon Synod, News, ELCABrian FlatgardPacific Lutheran Theological Seminary, American Indian and Alaska NativeComment
Camp ALOMA Prescott is Hiring Summer Staff
Camp ALOMA Prescott is Hiring Summer Staff

Camp ALOMA is looking for young men and women who are eager to serve the Lord and who enjoy sharing His word with children! Camp ALOMA needs summer staff 18-25 years old and high school volunteers!

Learn lifelong skills by spending the summer in the crisp pines of Prescott AZ! If you have a heart for ministry, the outdoors, and children, then we are eager to meet you! 8 weeks starting mid-May. Camp ALOMA: office@campaloma.com, (928) 778-1690, campaloma.com or apply at www.nloma.org.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardCamp ALOMA, Youth and Young Adult, Outdoor Ministry, Help WantedComment