We are church together, many members of the one body of Christ. Pray that the Spirit will unite us in our commitment to condemn sexism, anti-Semitism, white supremacy and racism against indigenous people and people of color, whenever and wherever these sins occur.
Read MoreThis resource is from the ELCA Office of the Secretary, with notes and additions from the Grand Canyon Synod Office of the Bishop.
In summary, in Nevada and Arizona, remote council and member meetings are acceptable as long as they are not prohibited by the organization’s governing documents. Check your constitution, bylaws, and continuing resolutions, as you will need to comply with those documents in announcing the meeting, establishing a quorum, and voting. Please read this full document for details.
Read MoreGive thanks for rostered ministers in our church who are active in call, on leave from call, awaiting call or retired. Praise God for their faith, gifts, caring leadership, example and sacrifices in response to God’s call to a life of ministry and service.
Read MoreIt is a painful, nagging reality that there are both good and evil in the world. Pray that the Spirit will renew our faith, trust and patience that God’s righteousness, judgment and mercy will reign when the end of time comes.
Read MoreGive thanks that God’s word is a light to our path throughout life that guides us in our baptismal journey, fills us with hope and joy, and illuminates truth and justice.
Read MorePray for voting members of the Western North Dakota Synod gathered for a special meeting and elections, and for members throughout the synod who will participate through livestreaming. Ask that the Spirit will strengthen, guide and encourage them in choosing leaders, proclaiming the gospel, growing the church, serving our neighbor and doing God’s work in an ever-changing world.
Read MoreThe Grand Canyon Synod Stewardship Team is happy to share a 2020 Narrative Spending resource. Available as PDF and PNG image, in one page this narrative helps you tell the story of how mission support funds sent to the Grand Canyon Synod are utilized in God’s work.
When you invite your members to give to the church, you invite them to participate in God's work locally and also in places that they cannot be physically. They get excited to be part of it!
Read MorePray for businesses that are struggling or reopening or have shut down, and for their owners, their employees and all the other people and businesses they impact. Ask God to help them make decisions and implement new health precautions that take into consideration the well-being and needs of their employees, the people they serve and their community.
Read MoreGive praise to God, for God’s word is powerful, clear, true and trustworthy.
Read MorePray for Presiding Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton, that God will sustain her faith and strength and guide her leadership and decisions, particularly during this difficult and uncertain time in our church and society when we are looking to her for guidance and vision.
Read MorePause to reflect on the significance of the 50th anniversary of a Lutheran church choosing to ordain women in the United States. Give thanks for the leadership, ministry and gifts of women who have served the church throughout history and for those women who endured the hardships and work leading to the ordination of women.
Read MorePray that we will sow the seeds of the good news of Jesus Christ without bias or judgment as to how people will receive it, and that we will trust the Spirit to accomplish what God intends through our witness and service in the world.
Read MoreRemember in prayer refugees and immigrants throughout the world and at our borders who hope for and seek welcoming, safe communities where they can reestablish their lives and raise their families. Pray that they will have access to health services, food and resources to meet their daily needs during this time of heightened vulnerability and isolation.
Read MoreOn Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 10 am, join Vicar Beth Gallen, seminary intern at Grace Lutheran Church in Phoenix, as she shares podcasting lessons while creating The GLOWSHOW Podcast with Pastor Sarah Stadler. Vicar Beth also shares musings as a candidate for Word and Sacrament ministry about the future of the church and the role of technology: the opportunities and pitfalls.
Use the link bit.ly/gcstechlab to access the Zoom meeting every Wednesday at 10 am.
Read MoreInterested in creating a community of equity and justice? A new Being Academy course Promoting Diversity, Creating Inclusion, featuring educator Aparna Rae, can help. Portico believes the tools and topics are of value for church leaders in this important time.
Portico members with ELCA-Primary health coverage can access the course here or via myPortico. The course available at no charge to everyone for a limited time to support learning and promote equity.
Read MorePray for the 120 ELCA companion synods that connect our congregations with Lutherans and ministries worldwide. Give thanks that together we participate in God’s mission, support each other, share our joys and sorrow, and use our gifts and resources to respond to human needs and grow the church.
Read MoreGive thanks that “the Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. The Lord is good to all, and his compassion is over all that he has made.” Pray that our joy and thanksgiving will move us to be witnesses to God’s presence, grace and mercy in the world for the sake of all people.
Read MoreThank God for our special relationship with the Episcopal Church, a full communion partner with the ELCA since 1999. Pray for the church, its diverse ministries and its members and leaders, and pray that together we will find mutual support, new partnerships and new resources for the work of sharing the gospel and serving our neighbor.
Read MoreJoin us on July 8, 11 am, to hear from Indigenous theologian, Vance Blackfox, who has been committed to teaching ELCA leaders and members the importance of learning about Indigenous people and how to be in better relationship with "the oppressed of the oppressed."
Read MoreWe understand well Paul’s struggle between the inclinations of human nature and following the ways of God and teachings of Jesus. Pray for forgiveness and strengthened faith when we are weak or make poor decisions; pray that we will be guided and encouraged by the Spirit of God that dwells within us.
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