As part of the Lenten Challenge across the synods of Region 2, a whopping 717 individuals from 148 congregations pledged to participate in daily devotions, daily decluttering, daily wellness activities, or a donation of a dollar or more a day for ELCA World Hunger.
Region 2 raised an estimated $56,135 — meaning, more is coming in — for anti-hunger efforts through ELCA World Hunger. Thank you! Read more on the LAMA web site.
Read MoreOn April 1st, Hunger Advocacy Fellow Autumn Byars was interviewed by José Ángel Galavis, senior multimedia journalist for Telemundo Arizona. The news network broadcast a story about the recent passage of HB2502 & HB2503, both harmful bills that if passed, would cause additional barriers to accessing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP). Read the full article on the LAMA website.
Autumn testified against these bills in a Senate Health and Human Services Committee hearing on March 12 (see article), along with colleagues from Arizona Food Bank Network and the William E. Morris Institute for Justice. Through multiple action alerts, the entire LAMA community has been advocating hard against these bills, but nonetheless, they passed on March 28th.
Read MoreDon't miss out on the chance to support Arizona Faith Network through Arizona Gives Day—donations are welcome year-round! Plus, dive into enriching online discussions with our upcoming events, including AFN Monday Meditation, the insightful webinar series on dismantling American Christian Nationalism, and more in their weekly newsletter.
Read MoreShepherd of the Hills is a joyful, growing, multi-generation congregation in Flagstaff, AZ that is looking for a half-time Youth and Family Director to join our staff. The qualified candidate will have experience working with all ages of youth, lots of joy and organization, and a passion for bringing people together to grow in intergenerational relationships and faith. View job description here.
Read MoreCamp ALOMA needs some volunteer nurses this summer. Come stay a week (or two) in the forest taking care of kiddos. Camp nurses are so important to the health and safety of ALOMA’s ministry that we’d be truly lost without them. So, if you or someone you know might be interested in more information, please reach out to us at 928-778-1690 or office@campaloma.com!
Read MoreLooking for 9th-12th graders who are on fire for God. Spend your summer making lifelong friends, exploring the great outdoors, and making an impact for Jesus! Becoming a Junior Servant is also great for community service hours. Camp could not survive without JS's!!! Head on over to campaloma.com to sign up today! June 2-7; June 30-July 5; July 14-19, 2024.
Read MoreThe Office of the Bishop attends Pastor Steve Beyer’s Farewell & Godspeed at Lord of Life, Sun City West, preaches at various churches around the synod, and participates in First Call Theological Education in Prescott.
Read MoreThis week we celebrate the ordination anniversary of Rev. Lowell Nelson, Christ the Lord, Carefree, who celebrates 13 years on April 10.
Read MoreDr. Colleen Windham-Hughes, Associate Vice President for Mission and Identity at California Lutheran University, joins the 2024 Synod Assembly as a special guest and Bible study leader, bringing her extensive experience in Lutheran higher education and commitment to fostering faith communities.
Read MoreJoin Camp ALOMA this summer for one of our 7 weeks full of adventure and good times! Hurry - Early bird discount ends Friday, April 5th! We also have financial assistance - we want everyone to be able to experience camp.! So help us eat some s’mores, learn about Jesus, and have a good time this summer!
Phoenix transportation provided by Jet Limo for $60 roundtrip. Please call 928-778-1690 or email office@campaloma.com if you have any questions! campaloma.com Register at http://app.campdoc.com/register/aloma.
Read MorePastor Carol George will be installed Wednesday, 4/17/2024 at 6:15pm at Resurrection Lutheran Church (11575 N 1st Ave., Oro Valley, AZ 85737). Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer will preach and preside. Clergy are invited to vest and process. The color of the day is white.
A dessert reception will follow (please RSVP the church for the reception, not not for the installation). A livestream will be available on Resurrection Lutheran’s YouTube channel.
Read MoreLearn how to transform church properties into affordable housing at the Incubator Academy workshop on April 10th and 11th by Vitalyst Health Foundation and Corporation for Supportive Housing, featuring expert guidance and successful case studies. View this PDF for more info.
Read MoreAs part of our Creating Space for Conversations series, we share this video from the ELCA’s "Study Curriculum on Civic Life and Faith." Watch the video as a standalone resource, or explore the full set of the curriculum, including leader’s guides.
Read MoreHappy Easter from your friends at Lutheran Summer Music! Please enjoy this musical offering of Paul Basler’s , performed by the LSM 2023 Festival Choir, conducted by Dr. Shannon Gravelle. Learn more about LSM @ LSMacademy.org.
Read MoreELCA Advocacy shares their March 2024 updates. Our post focuses on Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona’s highlights. Read the full post here at ELCA.org.
Read MoreThis week, the Office of the Bishop observes Holy Week. We invite you to join us in prayer and contemplation. Please note that in observance of Good Friday, our office will be closed. May this Holy Week be a time of profound reflection and renewal for you and your loved ones.
Read MoreThis week we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. William Timm, Gloria de Cristo, Yuma, who celebrates 43 years on March 29.
Deacon Glenda Blegen, who celebrates 18 years on April 2.
Rev. Adele Resmer, who celebrates 37 years on April 5.
The 2024 Synod Assembly welcomes Deacon John Weit, ELCA’s Executive for Worship, as our churchwide representative. His leadership and expertise in worship will play a crucial role, especially as he assists us with our Bishop election process. Read more about our 2024 assembly here.
Read More“He has been raised; he is not here.” —Mark 16:6
This year, journeying through Lent as well as the spring gatherings around our synod, I was heartened by the joy of our most basic calling: sharing the Good News.
At gatherings of conferences in Las Vegas, Tucson, Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Sedona, a portion of our time was dedicated to simple open mic sessions, introduced by conference deans, where leaders of our congregations and ministries proclaimed the wonders of God's work in their communities. The feedback we received was clear: we live in a world desperate to hear any kind of good news.
Read MoreIn this week's Arizona Faith Network newsletter, highlights include Arizona Gives Day for collective philanthropy, Monday Meditation sessions for spiritual nourishment, a webinar series on dismantling American Christian Nationalism, and crucial workshops on racism and community building. Additionally, the newsletter calls for action to protect public lands and offers opportunities for engagement with the state's initiative verification process.
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