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In Memoriam: Norma Jean MacAdam
In Memoriam: Norma Jean MacAdam

We pray for the family and friends of Norma Jean MacAdam, who passed away on Palm Sunday, March 25,2024, at the age of 94. She is the wife of Rev. Thomas L. MacAdam, founder of Saved By Grace Lutheran Church in Pahrump.

Her son, Kevin MacAdam, lets us know that her memorial service will be held at Good Samaritan Lutheran Church on May 7th at 11:00 a.m. and her internment at the veterans cemetery next to Rev. MacAdam that same day at 2:00 p.m. in Boulder. Anyone that would like to attend either service is welcome.

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Grand Canyon Synod, News, Prayers, In MemoriamBrian FlatgardComment
Unlocking New Paths in Addiction Recovery: Join the ‘Choose Freedom’ Webinar
Unlocking New Paths in Addiction Recovery: Join the ‘Choose Freedom’ Webinar

Discover a new approach to overcoming addiction with Rose Ann Forte’s "Choose Freedom Program" in free webinar from the Center of Addiction & Faith on April 24, 2024. This session combines scientific insights and biblical principles to transform relationships with substances, hosted by recovery activist George A. Wood. Register here.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardAddiction, The Center of Addiction & Faith Comment
ELCA Coaching Webinar Tackles Political Divides in Congregations
ELCA Coaching Webinar Tackles Political Divides in Congregations

Join the ELCA Coaching network for a crucial session on "Responding to Polarization" with Dr. Matt Cook, exploring strategies for handling political and cultural divides within congregations. We share this as another resource that can be used as part of our "Creating Space for Conversation" series, aimed at fostering understanding and unity.

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ELCA, Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardCoaching, ELCA Coaching, Creating Space for ConversationsComment
Resurrection Lutheran Church in Oro Valley seeks Director of Youth Ministry
Resurrection Lutheran Church in Oro Valley seeks Director of Youth Ministry

Resurrection Lutheran Church (RLC) in Oro Valley is looking for a full time Director of Youth Ministry who will direct and lead youth programming for Middle School and High School age youth as well as support the entire ministry of Children, Youth and Family (CYF). This person will work to fulfill the mission and vision of RLC through dynamic programming and connecting the congregation to the youth and their families by building relationships, equipping them, helping them discover their gifts and identify as a child of God. To learn more, view the job description as a PDF.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardResurrection Oro Valley, Kino Conference, Help WantedComment
Uniting in Prayer: Join the National Day of Prayer to Combat Hunger and Nutrition Insecurity
Uniting in Prayer: Join the National Day of Prayer to Combat Hunger and Nutrition Insecurity

LAMA invites us to join the Interfaith Campaign for Food and Nutrition Security on May 2, 2024, for a National Day of Prayer dedicated to ending hunger in the U.S. This virtual gathering will unite faith leaders and activists to mobilize support for national efforts against food and nutrition insecurity, aligning with the White House Challenge to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities. Register here.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardHunger, Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona (LAMA), Ecumenical and Inter-Religious RelationsComment
Embrace Respectful Recognition: Join Wartburg's Land Acknowledgement Workshop
Embrace Respectful Recognition: Join Wartburg's Land Acknowledgement Workshop

Discover how to create and live out a meaningful land acknowledgement in your congregation with Wartburg College's Land Acknowledgement Workshop on April 22. Gain insights, resources, and inspiration to honor the history and people of the land. View this PDF for more info and use this link to connect via Zoom.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardAmerican Indian and Alaska Native, Wartburg SeminaryComment
Uncivil Religion
Uncivil Religion

As part of our Creating Space for Conversations series, we share a PDF of an article by Isak Tranvik, Uncivil Religion, from A Chosen Nation?, an issue of Word and World, Luther Seminary’s journal of theology.

Martin Luther King Jr. has entered the pantheon of American heroes, to be sure. But his legacy is contested, especially in his relation to the assumptions of American civil religion, the common ideals of the nation. Perhaps King pushed beyond these assumptions and challenged them to the core with his concerns for the poor and the radical nature of love. —Isak Tranvik

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Grand Canyon Synod, News, ResourcesBrian FlatgardCreating Space for Conversations, Word and World, Luther SeminaryComment
From Screen Time to Sacred Time: Reimagining Faith Leadership Online
From Screen Time to Sacred Time: Reimagining Faith Leadership Online

"Christian Leadership for a Tech-Shaped Culture" workshop on April 25th, 2024, offers faith leaders essential tools to navigate the digital age, ensuring technology enhances rather than hinders spiritual growth. Through interactive learning and practical coaching skills, this course empowers leaders to create meaningful digital spaces for their communities.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian Flatgardfaith+lead, Luther SeminaryComment
University Lutheran's Offering of Letters: Faithful Advocacy in Action
University Lutheran's Offering of Letters: Faithful Advocacy in Action

At University Lutheran Church and Lutheran Campus Ministry, a commitment to advocacy led to the annual Offering of Letters event, supporting Bread for the World's mission to tackle hunger through federal assistance programs. This year's focus was the pivotal Farm Bill, impacting SNAP funding and food access nationwide. The congregation's letter-writing party fostered community involvement, educated members on policy, and encouraged direct action. Read more on the LAMA website.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardLutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona (LAMA), Advocacy, Hunger, University Tempe, Fiesta ConferenceComment
Lutherans Unite for Creation Care: April's Green Initiatives and How to Get Involved
Lutherans Unite for Creation Care: April's Green Initiatives and How to Get Involved

April's Good Green News from Lutherans Restoring Creation (LRC) offers a slew of engaging opportunities for congregations to become proactive in creation care, from formulating action plans to participating in national climate discussions. Dive into this month's offerings and see how your faith community can contribute to a greener, more sustainable world.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardLutherans Restoring Creation, Climate ChangeComment
Christians Against Christian Nationalism: Does the Bible need endorsing?
Christians Against Christian Nationalism: Does the Bible need endorsing?

On the most recent episode of Respecting Religion, the podcast from BJC (the parent organization of Christians Against Christian Nationalism), co-hosts Amanda Tyler and Holly Hollman explain why the Bible doesn’t need anyone’s endorsement. You can listen to it wherever you get your podcasts or on BJC's website. 

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardChristian Nationalism, Christians Against Christian NationalismComment