In a July 30, 2021, news release, the IRS issued a call for entities with an Employer Identification Number (EIN) to ensure that the IRS has the entity’s current “responsible party” on file. The IRS believes maintaining current responsible party contact information is critical to its efforts to fight identity theft and other fraud related to EINs. View the form here.
Read MoreThe Nepal Evangelical Lutheran Church presents "Wake and look toward the new star," featuring the Biratnagar Congregation.
Read MoreThe Evangelical Church of Czech Brethren presents "Boha Otce všichni chvalme" ("All praise God the Father"), featuring Ladislav Moravetz.
Read MoreAn eccentric monk’s singular scrap cathedral reveals the chaos and genius of his mind. Justo Gallego Martínez, who died November 28th, 2021, spent 50 years of his life dedicated to his work. Read the article at Hazlitt.net.
Read MoreThe Lutheran Church in Chile presents "Gloria a Dios" ("Glory to God"), featuring Santiago Synod Iglesia Evangélica Luterana El Redentor.
Read MoreBishop Eaton offers a prayer for World AIDS Day, December 1, 2021.
Read MoreThis Gathering webinar provides information about one of the program days at the Gathering, Synod Day. For more information about the 2022 Gathering, “boundless: God beyond measure,” visit elca.org/Gathering.
Read MoreI am thrilled to share with you that at the close of our early-bird registration we crossed over the 10,000-person mark for the 2022 ELCA Youth Gathering. It’s exciting and hopeful to know that even during an unusual and tough couple of years, thousands of you are preparing for the Gathering next summer.
Questions? Our Grand Canyon Synod Gathering Coordinator is Pastor Shari Bernau, with Living Water Lutheran in Scottsdale: pastorshari@lwlcaz.org.
Read MoreThe Evangelical Lutheran Church in Romania presents "Krisztus Urunknak áldott születésén" ("On the birth of our Lord Christ") featuring the Mátka Folk Group.
Read More‘The stories of the Maccabees are coming to life before our eyes,’ said one member of the group that excavated the site. Read the article from Religion News Service.
Read MoreAs we approach the end of the year and wrap up our financials, remember Thrivent Choice, where you can contribute to over 40,000 organizations and causes you care about.
Considering the Grand Canyon Synod for your Thrivent Choice Dollars? Visit the GCS page to give through Thrivent Choice.
Read More"Hunger and Poverty by the Numbers: Where Are We at Now?" is a webinar with Ryan Cumming (ELCA World Hunger) on December 9, 2021, at 5pm MST, 4 pm PST. Registration for this webinar is at forms.office.com/r/iN8KcajcJ4.
The webinars are open to anyone passionate about ending hunger and eager to learn more. In each session, we will dive deeply into the topic, with presentations from ELCA World Hunger staff and partners and time for questions and conversation.
Read MoreThe Altar Guild version of Lutheran Book of Worship is taken and no longer available from Lord of Grace Lutheran in Tucson.
Read MoreAll but two counties in our synod continue to have extremely high levels of risk for unvaccinated people. 45% of our synod remains unvaccinated.
Extremely high risk counties for unvaccinated people in our synod include Apache, Cochise, Coconino, Gila, Graham, Greenlee, Maricopa, Mohave, Navajo, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz, Washington, Yavapai, and Yuma counties.
In this advent season of waiting, we prepare for the coming of Jesus. At the Office of the Bishop, we also ready ourselves for the new year.
Read MoreHave you ever seen somebody going through a really tough time during Thanksgiving and wondered how they could feel thankful? Or know people who are really poor and wonder how they could be generous?
What I have learned over the years is that thankfulness and generosity are intrinsically tied together and yet neither has very much to do with one's circumstances or fortunes. Read in this post or view as PDF.
Read MoreLutheran Summer Music is pleased to share a musical selection every day of Advent, from favorite LSM performances to brand new recordings submitted by alumni, faculty, and friends. Follow the calendar in real time on the LSM Website for a moment of music and reflection each day until December 24th!
Read MoreThe LSM Winter Session, January 9-February 11 2022, is completely online on a customizable schedule for grades 8-12. $99 or pay what you an, no audition required. Learn more and enroll at Ismacademy.org/winter-session-2022.
Read MoreSave the dates for two of our biggest events of 2022! We’ll provide more details as we finalize plans.
Our 2022 Grand Canyon Synod Assembly will be Friday and Saturday, 6/10/2022 and 6/11/2022, at Love of Christ Lutheran Church in Mesa. Our theme is “Stirred Up by the Spirit.”
Our 2022 Bishop’s Fall Gathering is October 17-19, 2022, at the Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale.
Advent blessings to you of hope, joy, peace, and love from the Office of the Bishop of the Grand Canyon Synod!
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