Inside Out Network helps people leaving incarceration

Inside Out Network, with Rev. Fred Nelson (New Spirit, Tucson) as Executive Director, is a new strategic ministry of the Grand Canyon Synod, helping reshape reentry for people leaving incarceration with their ground-breaking, invisibility-busting ION online platform that allows returning citizens and service providers to communicate directly with each other. Think of ION as "eHarmony for reentry."

Learn how you can help and more about this ministry in this post, this front-page AZ Daily Star article, and the ION website.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardMay 6, 2022Inside Out Network, PrisonComment

2022 ASU Lutheran Campus Ministry assembly report

The Arizona State University Lutheran Campus Ministry shares their 2022 assembly report in this video.

COVID-19 community levels: 5/5/2022

Coronavirus cases and hospitalizations are rising in a majority of American states, signaling a surge that is increasingly national in scope.

According to the CDC’s COVID-19 Community Levels, all of our synod’s counties remain low level: Apache, Clark, Cochise, Coconino, Gila, Graham, Greenlee, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave, Navajo, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz, Washington, Yavapai, and Yuma.

News, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardMay 5, 2022CoronavirusComment

Ordination celebrations: 5/6-5/12/2022

This week’s ordination anniversaries are Rev. Donald Thompson, who celebrates 39 years on May 8.

Rev. Mary Louise Frenchman, Native American Urban Ministry in Phoenix, celebrates 22 years on May 9.

News, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardMay 5, 2022Ordination AnniversariesComment

Office of the Bishop Updates: 5/6/2022

This week, the Office of the Bishop team continues our ministry in meetings, assembly preparation, and the day-to-day presence to all our partner ministries.

News, Bishop Hutterer, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardMay 5, 2022Office of the BishopComment

Prompts for Prayers of Intercession: May 8, 2022

For leaders running for elected office as the season for state and local primaries begins, and for all who use their political office to support the welfare of all people
With thanksgiving for mothers of all kinds and for all people who provide compassionate care to others…
For people for whom Mother’s Day is difficult, including those who are grieving, those in difficult relationship circumstances, or those experiencing infertility…
For all wrestling with difficult decisions about pregnancy, parenthood, and childcare…
For all people seeking safe, equitable, and empowered access to healthcare…
For the beloved memory of the more than 15 million lives lost, directly and indirectly, due to the Covid-19 pandemic…
For those battling wildfires in New Mexico, suffering dust storms in Colorado, and cleaning up after tornadoes in Texas and Oklahoma…

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

Deacon Tammy Jones West: Behind the curtain…

A message from Deacon Tammy Jones West, 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering Program Director…
First, there is no curtain but for a peek into the behind-the-scenes happenings of the ELCA Youth Gathering, let me start with my first few months on staff. Let me introduce you to the people who are called to serve this ministry at the ELCA.

Lutheran Men in Mission Spring Newsletter

We share the Lutheran Men in Mission Spring Newsletter as a PDF. You can visit their website for more information as well.

ELCA, NewsBrian FlatgardMay 5, 2022Lutheran Men in MissionComment

Northeast Valley Consortium delivers food and baby items to Casa de La Misericordia

Churches of the Northeast Valley Consortium loaded to a huge van full of food and baby necessities and delivered them to Casa de La Misericordia in Nogales, Mexico, which provides sanctuary for asylum seekers awaiting processing at the border. In this post we share photos of the trip.

POSITION FILLED: Desert Hills Lutheran in Green Valley seeks Director of Operations

Desert Hills Lutheran in Green Valley is searching for a Director of Operations. Specific responsibilities include Financial Management, Human Resource Management, Facilities and Risk Management. This position reports to the Senior Pastor. Complete job description available on dhcl.org. Send resume to Administrator@dhlc.org.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardMay 4, 2022Help Wanted, Desert Hills Green Valley, Kino ConferenceComment

Healing of Memories Workshop for All Veterans

An in-person Healing of Memories Workshop for All Veterans will be held at the Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale, AZ on May 13-15, 2022. The workshop will provide the participants with a safe experiential and interactive way to address anger, loss, grief and guilt. The workshop is free of charge to any service member or veteran, including all meals and two nights lodging. View event PDF.

Democracy Pledge Arizona

Sign the Democracy Pledge to support policies that ensure all Arizonans can cast a ballot that counts. Read more on the Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona website.

2022 NAU Lutheran Campus Ministry | Canterbury assembly report

The Northern Arizona University Lutheran Campus Ministry | Canterbury shares their 2022 assembly report in this video.

The Flag and the Cross: White Christian Nationalism and the Threat to American Democracy

In a virtual event on Monday, 5/16/2022, 12pm MST/PDT, 1pm MDT, Christians Against Christian Nationalism is excited to host Samuel Perry and Philip Gorski for a discussion about their new book “The Flag and the Cross: White Christian Nationalism and the Threat to American Democracy.” Register here.

Sarah Kruger serves as new Resiliency Representative for Lutheran Disaster Response's Western Region

Lutheran Disaster Response (LDR) has contracted with Sarah Kruger to serve as their new Resiliency Representative for the LDR Western Region. The Western Region includes Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, California, Hawaii, and U.S. Pacific Island Territories.

POSITION FILLED: Central Lutheran, Casa Grande and Arizona City, seeks part-time administrative assistant

Central Lutheran Church, Casa Grande and Arizona City, seeks an individual who is a self-starter to do a variety of administrative tasks in conjunction with the pastor. This job is both remote and in the office. The schedule is very flexible. View job description as PDF. Email resume to media@centralluthranaz.org.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardMay 4, 2022Central Arizona City, Fiesta Conference, Help WantedComment

Prayers for Ascension Lutheran Church in Paradise Valley

We pray for Rev. Randy Winsand and the people of Ascension Lutheran Church in Paradise Valley, part of the Northeast Valley Conference. Visit their site at alcpv.org, and their social media pages on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.

Prayers for Covenant Lutheran Church in Quartzsite

We pray for Rev. Kevin Meyer and the people of Covenant Lutheran Church in Quartzsite, part of the Cactus Conference. Visit their Facebook page.

Grand Canyon Synod, PrayersBrian FlatgardMay 3, 2022Covenant Quartzsite, Cactus ConferenceComment

2022 Global Engagement Team assembly report

The Global Engagement Team shares their 2022 synod assembly report in this post, including the news of the first two recipients of the Grand Canyon Synod International Travel Scholarship have been selected. Pastor Lourdes Olson (New Song) and Pastor Stephen Hilding (Tanque Verde).

Grand Canyon Synod, LettersBrian FlatgardMay 3, 20222022 Assembly Reports, Global Engagement TeamComment

Register for Camp ALOMA Prescott Summer Camp

Camp ALOMA "To The Cross" Summer Camp registration is open! Check out which one of our seven weeks works for you to join us this summer! For more info: campaloma.com, office@campaloma.com, 928-778-1690. Click this link to register today.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardMay 3, 2022Camp ALOMAComment

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