The 2024 Faith & Form Awards recognized 20 exceptional projects in sacred architecture, art, and design from five countries and multiple faith traditions. Among the honorees is the TSG Foundation Center for Spiritual Development in Scottsdale, AZ. Explore the full list of award-winning projects and learn how to submit for the 2025 awards.
Read MoreRostered and synodically authorized ministers are invited to “Bearing Worthy Fruit,” a fall retreat led by Rev. Karoline Lewis, October 13–15 at the Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale. Together, participants will explore gender justice, embodied leadership, and preaching rooted in God’s transformation. Registration opens May 1 and space is limited to 25 participants.
Read MoreJoin Mountain View Lutheran Church on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Bear Creek Golf Course in Chandler for a 50th Anniversary Golf Fundraiser supporting MVLC’s Mission & Outreach! Registration is $145 per player and includes golf, a banquet, contests, and more. Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses and individuals. View a PDF flyer here. Sign up today at MVLC’s event page!
Read MoreDr. Jennifer Wojciechowski joins the Pivot Podcast to explore how ancient traditions speak to contemporary spiritual needs.
Read MoreWant to lead worship with a guitar around the campfire? Join Camp ALOMA in Prescott, April 25–27, for a weekend retreat focused on learning how to lead and support campfire worship. Designed for guitar players with basic chord skills, the $110 weekend includes lodging, meals, and musical leadership training grounded in Lutheran faith. Register now at campaloma.com or call 928-778-1690.
Read MoreGrace Lutheran Church in downtown Phoenix seeks a part-time Organist and Choir Director with knowledge of Lutheran worship traditions for Sunday worship and other seasonal services. Salary commensurate with experience and includes four weeks of paid vacation. Contact Grace Lutheran at 602-258-3787 or email info@graceinthecity.com for details.
Read MoreThis week we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. William Timm, Gloria de Cristo, Yuma, who celebrates 44 years on March 2
Deacon Glenda Blegen, who celebrates 19 years on April 2.
Join us for an uplifting Hymn Sing at Desert Cross Lutheran Church in Gilbert on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at 4:00 PM. Featuring performances by the Desert Cross Chancel Choir, members of the Tempe Sanctuary Choir, the Junior Choir, and the Gilbert Town Fiddlers, this evening of music will renew your spirit this Lenten season. A free-will offering will support updates to the worship space, and homemade pie and ice cream will be served afterward. All are welcome! Read more at DesertCross.org or view this PDF flyer.
Read MoreCampus Ministry Madness is back! Support Lutheran Campus Ministry at ASU (LCM-ASU) from March 3 – April 1in this nationwide “friend-raiser” for ELCA campus ministries. Your donations help fund student meals, retreats, and faith formation, with a chance for LCM-ASU to win bonus prizes! Donate today at www.campusministrymadness.org and follow along on social media with #ministrymadness and #luminelca. View a PDF flyer here.
Read MoreMountain View Lutheran Church is celebrating 50 years of ministry with a special anniversary weekend on April 5-6! Join the Anniversary Dinner and Worship Service on Saturday (tickets available through this weekend), followed by a special 9:00 AM worship service on Sunday, presided over by Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer. After worship, enjoy Sunday Funday with bounce houses, food trucks, games, and more! Visit www.mvlutheran.org/mvlc50th for full details.
Read MoreShepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church in Sun City is seeking a musician to lead music during Sunday 9:30 a.m. worship services from May through October. If you or someone you know is interested in this six-month opportunity to support worship through music, call the church office at (623) 933-1359 for more details.
Read MoreWondering if seminary is the right next step for you? Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary (PLTS) invites you to Signs Along the Way, a Visit and Discernment Weekend on April 4–6, 2025, in Berkeley, CA. With PLTS moving to fully online programs, this event provides a unique opportunity to connect with faculty, explore theological education, and experience online learning. Lodging and meals are provided, and travel assistance is available. Learn more at plts.edu/signs.
Read MoreWe uplift and pray for Rev. Kari Williamson and the people of St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Phoenix, part of the Capital Conference.
Read MoreWe uplift and pray for Rev. Timothy Nybroten, Rev. Erin Morris, Rev. Wyatt Linde, Rev. Carol George and the people of Resurrection Lutheran Church in Oro Valley, part of the Kino Conference.
Read MoreUpcoming faith-centered events include a discussion on religious nationalism with Katherine Stewart (March 26), the Arizona Rally for Public Lands (March 27), and a workshop on Indigenous justice (March 29). Plus, take action to protect sacred spaces, join weekly meditations, and honor the legacy of Rep. Raúl Grijalva. Read more and stay engaged at arizonafaithnetwork.org/newsletter.
Read MoreWater is a sacred gift, essential for life, yet 2.2 billion people lack safe drinking water. This World Water Day (March 22), we reflect on our Lenten Challenge theme, A Watered Garden (Isaiah 58:11), and how we can celebrate, protect, and advocate for water justice. Join us in honoring this precious resource by exploring activities from the Lenten Challenge and participating in the Northeast Valley Consortium’s Walk for Water Fundraiser. To learn more and access the 2025 World Water Day Toolkit, click here.
Read MoreHow can clergy navigate mental health challenges while serving in ministry? Join Rev. Seth Perry for a free one-hour webinar on March 26, 2025 (12:00-1:00 PM CT), as he shares his journey of pastoring with a dual diagnosis. Hosted by the Center of Addiction & Faith, this conversation will address stigma, strengths, and faith-filled recovery. Register here.
Read MoreThe Office of the Bishop Staff manages ongoing operations and attends the Installation of Luis Ochoa at First Evangelical Lutheran in Mesa, Mar 15, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
We share photos from the Installation of Rev. Mari Larson at St. Andrew Lutheran in Las Vegas.
Read MoreJoin the Lutheran Faith Community Nurse Association on March 25, 2025, for This Isn’t Kansas, Toto: Living in the New Digital World, a special Zoom session with Dr. Patricia Fosarelli, MD, DMin. Explore how to navigate online misinformation, protect vulnerable individuals, and apply digital tools to ministry. Open to all, including non-nurses. Earn 2.0 nursing contact hours. View a PDF flyer here. Register now: LFCNA Event Page.
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