Posts in Spotlight
For What Shall We Pray?
  • For areas of the world impacted by ongoing war, conflict, or political instability, especially Ukraine, Gaza, and Bangladesh…

  • For Israeli and Palestinian hostages…

  • For all organizations whose mission and work centers on migrants, elders, those living in poverty, those seeking behavioral health services, foster care and adoption services, employment assistance, hunger relief, and other ministries of societal care…

  • For our nation, all who govern, and all leaders tasked with attending to the common good…

  • For healthcare workers and health research…

  • For those affected by flu, COVID, RSV, norovirus, and other heightened illnesses…

  • For global neighbors, especially Canada and Mexico…

  • For ongoing earthquakes on the Greek island of Santorini…

  • For victims of the Guatemalan bus crash and their families…

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Lutheran World Federation newsletter
Office of the Bishop Updates

The Office of the Bishop Staff will be there with you at Lutheran Day at the AZ Legislature 2025, Feb 10, 2025, 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM, and don’t forget about Lutheran Lobby Day: Advocate for Justice in Nevada, Feb 10, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. We’ll also see you at various congregations as we visit and preach. We share photos from Bishop Hutterer’s visit to celebrate the 50th anniversary celebration of American Lutheran Church in Sun City.

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For What Shall We Pray?
  • For areas of the world impacted by ongoing war, conflict, or political transition: Ukraine, Gaza, Lebanon, Syria…

  • For shooting victims in Örebro, Sweden…

  • For those experiencing earthquakes on the Greek island of Santorini…

  • For the victims of plane crashes in Washington D.C. and Philadelphia…

  • For the work of Lutheran Services in America, Global Refuge, and other Lutheran ministries…

  • For the the African Descent Lutheran Association and for ELCA staff at the Ministries of Diverse Cultures and Communities desk…

  • For all who are unemployed, underemployed, and unjustly removed from employment…

  • For migrants and all who travel, especially those seeking refuge from violence, injustice, and abuse…

  • For threats to human rights across the world…

  • For all who struggle with the challenges of winter, especially those without stable housing or heat and those who experience seasonal affective disorder…

  • For all who experience discrimination, violence, or injustice due to race, class, gender, sexuality, religion, or other identity…

  • For the United States in this time of political tension and transition…

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For What Shall We Pray?
  • For areas of the world impacted by ongoing war, conflict, or political transition: Ukraine, Lebanon, Syria, Serbia…

  • For stampede victims at India’s Maha Kumbh festival…

  • For ceasefire in Gaza and for those returning home…

  • For happiness and many blessings for all celebrating Lunar New Year…

  • For immigrants, refugees, and all who work on their behalf…

  • For colleges and universities, students, research departments, and faculty/staff…

  • For all who experience discrimination, violence, or injustice due to race, class, gender, sexuality, religion, or other identity…

  • For the United States in this time of political tension and transition…

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Ordination celebrations: January 24-31, 2025

This week we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:

  • Rev. Tina Mills, Our Savior’s, Mesa, who celebrates 14 years on January 25.

  • Rev. David Sivecz, Grace, Phoenix, who celebrates 7 years on January 27.

  • Deacon Carol Arnold, who celebrates 43 years on January 27.

  • Rev. Janice Von Rappard, who celebrates 20 years on January 30.

  • Rev. Paul Nordeen, who celebrates 48 years on January 30.

  • Rev. Jose Valenzuela, Community of Grace, Peoria, who celebrates 16 years on January 31.

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For What Shall We Pray?
  • For areas of the world impacted by ongoing war and political conflict: Ukraine, Syria, South Sudan, Colombia…

  • For ceasefire in Gaza and for release of prisoners and hostages…

  • For the United States in this time of political tension and transition…

  • For victims of a ski resort fire in Turkey…

  • For those celebrating marriage equality in Thailand…

  • For blizzard warnings along the Gulf Coast of the United States…

  • For recovery and rebuilding efforts following wildfires in California…

  • For immigrants, refugees, and all migrants…

  • For all who face prejudice, hatred, and violence due to race, ethnicity, religion, class, or gender identity and sexual orientation…

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