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For What Shall We Pray?
  • For peace and reconciliation among the nations, especially in Iran, Lebanon, Gaza, Mali, South Sudan, Ukraine, and Venezuela…

  • For the wounded and all who grieve those killed in major Russian assaults in Ukraine…

  • For the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire…

  • For all immigrants, refugees, asylum seekers, and travelers…

  • For peaceful engagement and resolution to protests in Albania and Mexico…

  • For elections and political transitions, domestic and global…

  • For all affected by tropical storm Jangmi in southern Japan…

  • For the work of climate scientists, ecology researchers, and meteorologists…

  • For children and their families struggling with food scarcity, especially in the absence of school lunches…

  • For all God’s beloveds in the LGBTQIA+ community during this Pride month…

  • For all impacted by the Ebola outbreak in central Africa…

  • For synods of the ELCA as they gather in their assemblies and for bishops and bishops-elect…

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Office of the Bishop Updates

The Office of the Bishop is preparing for the 2026 Grand Canyon Synod Assembly while continuing ministry across the synod, including the Installation of Rev. Patsy Koeneke at Epiphany of Christ in Apache Junction (June 7, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM), congregational leadership, faith formation, and ongoing support for congregations and ministry partners.

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Ordination Celebrations

Today we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:

  • Rev. Thomas Dunham, Streams in the Desert, Tucson, who celebrates 47 years on June 3.

  • Rev. Patricia Lowe, Emmanuel, Prescott Valley, who celebrates 19 years on June 3.

  • Rev. Mark Halvorson, who celebrates 53 years on June 3.

  • Rev. Donald Jacobson, who celebrates 64 years on June 3.

  • Rev. Greg Wenhold, who celebrates 47 years on June 3.

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Ordination Celebrations

Today we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:

  • Rev. Carol Breimeier, who celebrates 26 years on June 2.

  • Rev. Roland Harder, who celebrates 60 years on June 2.

  • Rev. Ellis Eskritt, who celebrates 61 years on June 2.

  • Rev. Gary Benson, who celebrates 52 years on June 2.

  • Rev. James Lundeen, who celebrates 61 years on June 2.

  • Rev. Lloyd Wallace, who celebrates 63 years on June 2.

  • Rev. Fred Nelson, who celebrates 26 years on June 2.

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Office of the Bishop Updates

Next week, the Office of the Bishop will continue preparations for Synod Assembly through planning, meetings, and behind-the-scenes coordination, while also supporting candidacy, mission planning, worship partnerships, communications, finance, and upcoming synod events. Bishop Deborah Hutterer and staff will remain engaged in conversations, presentations, and administrative work to support congregations and ministries across the synod.

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