Prompts for Prayers of Intercession: January 30, 2022

For ongoing rescue and relief efforts in Tongo…
For the work of the Coast Guard and other search and rescue personnel, and for family members of those missing following a ship capsize off the coast of Florida
For peacemaking and deescalation efforts between Russia and the Ukraine…
For severe and extreme winter weather events across the United States…
For access to shelter, heat, and food for those without homes or reliable incomes…
For schools, businesses, hospitals, and other services strained by increased Covid case counts…
For law enforcement, social workers, advocates, and all who work to rescue and support victims of human trafficking…

ELCA, PrayersBrian FlatgardJanuary 26, 2022ELCA Worship, For What Shall We PrayComment

Prayers for Community of Grace Lutheran Church in Peoria

We pray for Rev. Timothy Wright and the people of Community of Grace Lutheran Church in Peoria, part of the Cactus Conference. Visit their site at boldrecklessgrace.org, and their social media pages on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.

Prayers, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardJanuary 25, 2022Community of Grace Peoria, Cactus ConferenceComment

Prayers for Dove of Peace Lutheran Church in Tucson

We pray for Rev. Stephen Springer and the people of Dove of Peace Lutheran Church in Tucson, part of the Santa Cruz Conference. Visit their site at doveofpeacetucson.org, and their social media pages on Facebook and Vimeo.

Prayers, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardJanuary 25, 2022Dove of Peace Tucson, Santa Cruz TucsonComment

Prompts for Prayers of Intercession: January 23, 2022

For residents of Tongo, following devastating volcanic eruption, and for all areas feeling effects of the event…
For members of the Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, following last week’s hostage crisis…
For Asian American communities grieving acts of racial violence…
For unity in the body of Christ in seeking health, hope, and wholeness in our world…
For health and stamina for nurses, doctors, emergency room, and hospital staff…

ELCA, PrayersBrian FlatgardJanuary 20, 2022ELCA Worship, For What Shall We PrayComment

Prayers for Love of Christ Lutheran Church in Mesa

We pray for Rev. Stephen Talmage, Rev. Nanette Christofferson and the people of Love of Christ Lutheran Church in Mesa, part of the Rio Salado Conference. Visit their site at loveofchristchurch.net, and their social media pages on Facebook and YouTube.

Prayers, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardJanuary 18, 2022Love of Christ Mesa, Rio Salado ConferenceComment

Prayers for Community Lutheran Church in Bullhead City

We pray for Rev. Tim Eighmy and the people of Community Lutheran Church in Bullhead City, part of the Colorado River Conference. Visit their site at clcbhc.com, and their social media pages on Facebook and YouTube.

Prayers, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardJanuary 18, 2022Community Bullhead City, Colorado River ConferenceComment

In Memoriam: Rev. Paul Benson

We pray for the family of Rev. Paul Benson, who died on January 1, 2022. He was 88 years old.

A service will be held at American Lutheran Church in Sun City, AZ, Saturday 1/29/2022, 11am MST. A light lunch will be served following the service.

In Memoriam, News, Prayers, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardJanuary 13, 2022Comment

In Memoriam: Rev. Harold D. Stromer

We pray for the friends, family, and former congregations of Rev. Harold D. Stromer, who died January 7, 2022. We especially lift up his wife Kathryn in prayer.

After retirement, Harold and Kathy moved to Sun City West, AZ where he continued his work by serving as interim pastor for Desert Cross Lutheran Church, Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Celebration Lutheran Church and Spirit of Grace Lutheran Church.

Prayers for Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Phoenix

We pray for Rev. Brent Maxwell and the people of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Phoenix, part of the Northeast Valley Conference. Visit their site at gloriadeiaz.org, and their social media pages on Facebook.

We pray the Holy Spirit is at work as they conduct online worship with Palo Cristi Presbyterian Church, part of the process of merging those faith communities. As a federated church with standing in both the ELCA and the Presbytery, they will take on a new name and re-establish as a newly formed faith community that is open and inclusive to all.

Prayers for Tanque Verde Lutheran Church in Tucson

We pray for Rev. Stephen Hilding, Rev. Joshua Auchenbach, and the people of Tanque Verde Lutheran Church in Tucson, part of the Sunrise Conference. Visit their site at tvlc.org, and their social media pages on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.

Prayers, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardJanuary 13, 2022Tanque Verde Tucson, Kino ConferenceComment

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity and Beyond: January 18-25, 2022

Please join the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement, Graymoor Ecumenical & Interreligious Institute, and the Interchurch Center Committee on Ecumenical, Interfaith, and Community Concerns, for a live-streamed Ecumenical Service of the Word in observation of the 2022 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

Wednesday, January 19th, 2022, 10am MST, 9am PST, online via Facebook: Join Here. Free and open to the public; the service will remain available online for later viewing.

ELCA, News, PrayersBrian FlatgardJanuary 11, 2022Ecumenical and Inter-Religious RelationsComment

Prompts for Prayers of Intercession: January 9, 2022

For those affected by snow, ice, and wind during recent winter storms…
For victims of the tragic house fire in Philadelphia…
For political unrest in Kazakhstan…
For the newly baptized and those preparing for baptism and affirmation of baptism…
For researchers and public health officials working to mitigate Covid variants and case count spikes…
For congregations, businesses, and institutions revising and canceling plans in order to stay healthy during this season of Covid…

ELCA, PrayersBrian FlatgardJanuary 5, 2022ELCA Worship, For What Shall We PrayComment

Prayers for Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chandler

We pray for Rev. Christine Stoxen and the people of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chandler, part of the Fiesta Conference. Visit their site at htlutheran.com, and their social media pages on Facebook and YouTube.

Prayers, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardJanuary 4, 2022Holy Trinity Chandler, Fiesta ConferenceComment

Prayers for Christ Lutheran Church in Sedona

We pray for Rev. David Brandfass and the people of Christ Lutheran Church in Sedona, part of the High Country Conference. Visit their site at christsedona.org, and their social media pages on Facebook and Vimeo.

Prayers, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardJanuary 3, 2022Christ Sedona, High Country ConferenceComment

Prayers for Faith Lutheran Church in Phoenix

We pray for Rev. Sarah Isakson and the people of Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church in Phoenix, part of the Capital Conference. Visit their site at faithalive.com, and their social media pages on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.

Prayers, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardDecember 28, 2021Faith Phoenix, Capital ConferenceComment

Prayers for Resurrection Lutheran Church in Oro Valley

We pray for Rev. Timothy Nybroten and the people of Resurrection Lutheran Church in Oro Valley, part of the Santa Cruz Conference. Visit their site at orovalley.org, and their Facebook page.

Prayers, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardDecember 27, 2021Resurrection Oro Valley, Kino ConferenceComment

Prompts for Prayers of Intercession: December 26, 2021

For continued relief and recovery efforts after tornadoes and storms…
For those separated from loved ones and congregations revising and canceling plans in order to stay healthy during this season of Covid…
For all approaching a new year with hope and optimism…
For all who struggle with addiction, disordered eating, or body image…
For healthcare workers and support staff in their second pandemic winter…
For the very young and all others who are unable to access or receive vaccines…
For everyone who envisioned this holiday season differently than how it turned out…

ELCA, PrayersBrian FlatgardDecember 23, 2021ELCA Worship, For What Shall We PrayComment

Deacon Janice Zimbelman called to be Director of Congregation Transition

Deacon Janice Zimbelman will begin her call as Director of Congregation Transition beginning January 15, 2022. She serves in this role in partnership with the Grand Canyon and Rocky Mountain Synods.

We give thanks to Pastor Sarah Moening, who is currently serving as Director of Congregation Transition, and will conclude this ministry on February 1, 2022.

News, Prayers, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardDecember 22, 2021Rocky Mountain SynodComment

Prayers for the Hamlin family

We pray for the family of Jayne Hamlin, widow of Pr. Dick Hamlin, who died Monday morning, 12/13/2021, at Mayo Hospital in Scottsdale. There will be a memorial service on Thursday, 1/6/2022 at 3pm MST at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 4950 E. Greenway Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85254.

Pastor Hamlin was a long-time Grand Canyon Synod clergy member and former pastor of Shepherd of the Valley in Phoenix. With several other retired pastors , the Hamlins were largely responsible for starting our synod’s Retirees’ Retreat.

Prayers, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardDecember 22, 2021Shepherd of the Valley Phoenix, Capital ConferenceComment

Prayers for Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Sun City West

We pray for Rev. Kimberly Sterner, Rev. Stephen Beyer, Rev. Pam A. Reynolds and the people of Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Sun City West, part of the Cactus Conference. Visit their site at lolaz.org, and their social media pages on Facebook and YouTube.

Prayers, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardDecember 21, 2021Lord of Life Sun City West, Cactus ConferenceComment

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