Join the 2024 Grand Canyon Synod Assembly online! Tune in live on June 13, 2024, via the Love of Christ Lutheran Church’s Facebook Page. This livestreaming opportunity ensures all our members, from across Arizona, southern Nevada, St. George, Utah, and the Navajo Nation, can partake in our assembly’s key moments. Don’t miss out on this chance to stay connected and involved in our community’s important decisions and celebrations. Watch here.
Read MoreThe Grand Canyon Synod is proud to introduce a new Congregational Vitality Committee dedicated to revitalizing local churches. This initiative offers annual assessments, specialized training, and resources to empower congregations in Tucson, Phoenix, and Las Vegas. For more information or to participate in this transformative effort, visit our Congregational Vitality page or contact the synod office. Let’s work together to strengthen our communities and ensure our congregations thrive.
Read MoreAs part of our Creating Space for Conversations series, we share a PDF of an article by Alex M. Aakre, “With Freedom’s Holy Light”: The Four Estates in American Christianity, from an issue of Word and World, Luther Seminary’s journal of theology.
Read MoreThe concept of an American civil religion has been widely identified and widely debated over the last sixty years. Many have come to reject this idea as an attempt to deify the American state and mix the allegiance due to God with that due to the nation. Yet, perhaps, rightly conceived, American civil religion can be useful as a way of understanding a Christian’s relation to the state and to the world. —Alex M. Aakre
For the upcoming Assembly week, the Grand Canyon Synod homepage will transform into a comprehensive digital hub. Just visit gcsynod.org and you’re there! This enhanced homepage will feature quick access links and real-time updates to keep you informed throughout the event. Accessible on any device, our goal is to make your Assembly experience as seamless and engaging as possible. Stay connected with us and check back regularly for the latest news!
Read MoreThe Office of the Bishop will be closed on June 17th and 18th for post-assembly rest. We will also observe June 19th as a holiday to commemorate Juneteenth, reflecting on freedom and justice. We thank everyone who contributed to our assembly’s success and encourage our community to honor this significant day. Join us in celebrating and contemplating our steps towards a more equitable society.
Read MoreEnrich your ministry at our Synod Assembly with a variety of workshops! Choose from sessions on Lutheran advocacy, estate planning, innovative toddler outreach, understanding military chaplaincy, and assessing congregational vitality. Each workshop is tailored to empower our faith community with practical tools and deepened understanding, enhancing our collective service and spiritual growth. Join us to make a lasting impact in your congregation and beyond!
Read MoreLutheran Campformation shares a video as part of their annual report for the 2024 Synod Assembly.
Read MoreUniversity of Arizona Lutheran Campus Ministry shares a video as part of their annual report for the 2024 Synod Assembly.
Read MoreLuther Seminary shares a video as part of their annual report for the 2024 Synod Assembly.
Read MoreJoin us at Ascension Lutheran Church this Friday, June 7th, for an indoor sale featuring 60 years of accumulated treasures! From 6:30 AM to 1 PM at 7100 N Mockingbird Lane, you can explore items ranging from furniture and office supplies to unique Christmas decorations and elegant costumes. This event offers a unique opportunity to support our church while finding incredible deals on a wide range of items. Don’t miss your chance to discover the hidden gems of decades past!
Read MoreMosaic shares a video as part of their annual report for the 2024 Synod Assembly.
Read MoreSanta Trinidad shares a video as part of their annual report for the 2024 Synod Assembly.
Read MoreFirst Place shares a video of their 2024 Discipleship Event as part of their annual report for the 2024 Synod Assembly.
Read MoreHoly Trinity Lutheran shares a video of their 2024 Discipleship Event as part of their annual report for the 2024 Synod Assembly.
Read MoreWith less than a week to go for our synod assembly, the Office of the Bishop prepares for a joyful gathering at Love of Christ Lutheran in Mesa, where we get a chance to embody the Word together..
Read MoreThis week we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Adam Barnhart, Shepherd of the Hills, Flagstaff, who celebrates 15 years on June 7.
Rev. Stoney Bowen-Weiszmann, Banner Del E Webb Medical Center, Sun City West, who celebrates 16 years on June 7.
Rev. Tim Eighmy, Community, Bullhead City, who celebrates 32 years on June 7.
Rev. John Lundering, who celebrates 65 years on June 7.
Rev. David Miller, who celebrates 54 years on June 7.
Rev. Donald Legacie, who celebrates 37 years on June 7.
Rev. Ronald Hedwall, who celebrates 60 years on June 7.
Rev. Donald Liles, who celebrates 38 years on June 8.
Rev. Bennett Henrikson, who celebrates 55 years on June 8.
Rev. Melinda Gapen, Noble Hospice, Mesa, who celebrates 10 years on June 8.
Rev. Don Lorfing, Good Samaritan, Las Vegas, Good Sam at The Lakes, Las Vegas, who celebrates 28 years on June 9.
Rev. John Serkland, who celebrates 61 years on June 9.
Rev. Philip Gustafson, who celebrates 45 years on June 9.
Rev. John Hackler, Lord of Life, Sun City West, who celebrates 39 years on June 9.
Rev. Lisa Hackler, American, Sun City, who celebrates 39 years on June 9.
Rev. Harold Peterson, who celebrates 68 years on June 10.
Rev. Luther Tolo, who celebrates 62 years on June 10.
Rev. Lester Hoffmann, who celebrates 68 years on June 10.
Rev. Ronald Rude, who celebrates 45 years on June 10.
Rev. Frank Nausin, who celebrates 50 years on June 10.
Rev. Thomas Rogers, who celebrates 45 years on June 10.
Rev. John Elverum, who celebrates 62 years on June 10.
Rev. Carl Jensen, Mountain View, Phoenix, who celebrates 52 years on June 11.
Rev. James Slater, who celebrates 46 years on June 11.
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel, Office of the Bishop, Phoenix, who celebrates 14 years on June 12.
Rev. Bernard Carl, Holy Trinity, Chandler, who celebrates 47 years on June 12.
Rev. Lois Shuart, who celebrates 31 years on June 12.
Rev. Neal Snider, who celebrates 64 years on June 12.
Rev. Scott Klimke, American, Sun City, who celebrates 20 years on June 12.
Rev. Harold Aasland, who celebrates 70 years on June 13.
Join a free Enneagram Workshop Series every Thursday in June, led by Desta Goehner. Enhance your personal and spiritual growth through sessions on Enneagram history, instincts, centers of intelligence, and types. Register once and attend any session from 1 – 2 pm MST/PDT. This series, provided by the Thriving Leadership Formation and Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary, is an invaluable tool for leadership development and personal discovery. Register here.
Read MoreHoly Trinity Lutheran Church is seeking a dedicated part-time, Church Childcare Assistant who loves all God’s children and is focused on providing a safe and nurturing environment. Primary responsibilities include having a heart for kids; is punctual and dependable; is dedicated to excellence in carrying out assigned tasks; and is a positive role model, who fosters a safe, clean, and successful environment for the ministry of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
This position is open to all interested applicants of 16 years of age or older. Visit www.htlutheran.com for more information about Holy Trinity. A full position description and instructions on how to apply may be found at www.htlutheran.com/job-opportunities.
Read MoreFor eight horrific months war has raged in Gaza. Thousands of people have died, and thousands more are suffering. In recent days we have seen unspeakable images of violence in Rafah and escalating violence in the West Bank. Like the prophet Isaiah, we lament, "How long, O Lord?" (Isaiah 6:11).
At times a just peace for Palestinians and Israelis doesn't seem possible, yet as Christians we believe that it is. The psalmist assures us that God "makes wars cease to the end of the earth" (Psalm 46:9). At times it seems that there is nothing we can do, yet through baptism God calls us to be peacemakers. We live out this calling in many ways, including through prayer, advocacy and accompaniment.
Read MoreIn a year of uncertainty in government and politics, in climate, war and the global economy, and perhaps in the ways we view church together, Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona highlights a few of the many reasons to be encouraged about our synod’s engagement in Lutheran advocacy. View in this post or this PDF.
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