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Lilly Foundation's Compelling Preaching Initiative grant proposal submission deadline is 5/15/2023
Lilly Foundation's Compelling Preaching Initiative grant proposal submission deadline is 5/15/2023

Lilly Endowment is pleased to announce its Compelling Preaching Initiative. The primary aim of this initiative is to cultivate practices among aspiring and active preachers that can help them to proclaim the gospel to a variety of audiences in more engaging and effective ways.

In this open and competitive national initiative, eligible charitable organizations may submit proposals for grants of up to $1.25 million that may be used for up to a five-year period to develop new and/or enhance existing programs that present promising strategies to further the aim of the initiative. Learn more in this PDF from the Lilly Endowment.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardLilly Endowment, GrantsComment
2023 Inside Out Network (ION) report
2023 Inside Out Network (ION) report

Thanks to support from the Grand Canyon Synod and many others, the Inside Out Network (ION) continues to provide our one-of-a-kind online platform that connects people leaving incarceration with the service providers and ministries ready to provide the help and support they need.

If you haven’t heard about us before: ION is like eHarmony for reentry. Returning citizens and service providers can find each other and message back and forth, even prior to the inmate’s release.

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Region 2, News, Grand Canyon SynodBrian Flatgard2023 Assembly Reports, Inside Out Network, PrisonComment
Arizona Eastern Star provides scholarships for students studying religious leadership
Arizona Eastern Star provides scholarships for students studying religious leadership

The ESTARL scholarship is for students studying to be leaders (ministers/rabbis, musicians, education or youth ministry) in their church. The amount is up to $2500 per application, and paid out twice per year. Interested students can reach out directly to amy.pate@asu.edu for guidance on the application. For more info and to apply, visit the scholarship website.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardESTARL scholarship, Youth and Young AdultComment
Pastor Kristin Engstrom's April 2023 newsletter
Pastor Kristin Engstrom's April 2023 newsletter

Here in Zambia, I gathered with five congregations in the Lusaka city area for Easter weekend celebrations.  There were workshops, shared meals, worship, singing, and on Easter morning, we even marched on the side of the highway in front of the church to share the good news that Jesus is risen!  Yesu, a uka! 

In more good news, I’m sharing my April 2023 newsletter as a PDF. The Newsletter is also available to view and download on my blog: alongwithpastorkristin.blogspot.com. Please share the Newsletter with your congregation and anyone who might be interested.

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Grand Canyon Synod, Global Church, NewsBrian FlatgardPastor Kristin Engstrom, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Zambia, Global MissionComment
Erik Rehms reappointed as Synod Treasurer for second term
Erik Rehms reappointed as Synod Treasurer for second term

We are happy to announce that Erik Rehms has been reappointed by our Synod Council as Synod Treasurer for a second term. Erik's dedication and financial stewardship have greatly benefited the Grand Canyon Synod, ensuring stability and growth in our financial resources.

As permitted by our synod constitution, Erik's reappointment will enable us to continue leveraging his skills and experience for the betterment of our shared mission. Please join us in congratulating Erik on his reappointment and wishing him continued success as Synod Treasurer.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardComment
Women of the ELCA: Truth and Healing Movement calls us to learn about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Women of the ELCA: Truth and Healing Movement calls us to learn about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

“Women of the ELCA has been involved in the anti-trafficking effort for nearly two decades. It is only natural, then, that we continue this important justice work with a focus on MMIW,” says Linda Post Bushkofsky, executive director. Many resources are available to assist you and your congregational unit as you work on these areas.

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Grand Canyon Synod, News, ELCABrian FlatgardELCA Indigenous Ministries and Tribal Relations, American Indian and Alaska Native, Women of the ELCA (WELCA), MMIWComment
Leadership and the challenges facing our neighbors today and tomorrow
Leadership and the challenges facing our neighbors today and tomorrow

The Fuller Church Leadership Institute presents Leadership and the Challenges Facing our Neighbors Today and Tomorrow, a free webinar with Dr. Tom Sine and Tod Bolsinger, Wednesday, 5/10/2023, 11am MST/PDT, 12pm MDT. Register for free here.

In order to build adaptive capacity for the long haul of change, church leaders must be able to identify ongoing pain points in their community. But in an ever changing world, is it possible to identify pain points of the future?

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardTod Bolsinger, Fuller Church Leader InstituteComment