Peanut Butter Wars 2022 winner announced
Peanut Butter Wars 2022 winner announced

Lutheran Social Services of Nevada (LSSN) announces the winner and results of their peanut butter wars.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardLutheran Social Services of Nevada, Colorado River Conference, St. Andrew Las Vegas, Christ the Servant Henderson, Good Samaritan Las Vegas, Community Las Vegas, Holy Spirit Las Vegas, Living Hope Las Vegas, New Song HendersonComment
2023 Grand Canyon Synod Grants Grant Application submission window opens 9/12/2022
2023 Grand Canyon Synod Grants Grant Application submission window opens 9/12/2022

Applying for grants may seem overwhelming, but we’ve simplified the process and we are here to help! On Tuesday, September 13 at 5:00 p.m., we will be offering a Grants Process Presentation by Zoom. This will be a great opportunity to get an overview of the program, ask questions, and get some helpful tips from the GCS Grants Committee on submitting a grant application. Please register here for the presentation.

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Resources, News, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardGCS Grants Program, Grants, 2023 Grand Canyon Synod GrantsComment
Lutheran Disaster Response Eastern Europe Partner Spotlight: L’Arche
Lutheran Disaster Response Eastern Europe Partner Spotlight: L’Arche

As Russian forces advanced on his town in Ukraine’s heavily contested Donbass region, a group of friends helped to save Igor Gusev’s life.

Born with cerebral palsy, Igor has lived independently with some limited support.As bombing and violence approached his home, Igor’s friends packed him and just a bit of luggage into a car and headed west.

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ELCA, NewsBrian FlatgardLutheran Disaster Response, Russia and Ukraine WarComment
Ordination celebrations: 9/2/2022-9/8/2022
Ordination celebrations: 9/2/2022-9/8/2022

We celebrate the following ordination anniversaries this week:

  • Rev. John Schaumburg, who celebrates 50 years on September 2.

  • Rev. Kirk Anderson, who celebrates 50 years on September 3.

  • Deacon Cathy Mannel, who celebrates 23 years on September 4.

  • Rev. Gregory Mannel, who celebrates 44 years on September 4.

  • Rev. Jeffrey Solheim, who celebrates 23 years on September 5.

  • Rev. Barbara Duhlstine-Robarge, who celebrates 31 years on September 6.

  • Rev. William Phillips, Christ, Las Vegas, who celebrates 37 years on September 8.

  • Deacon Sonnee Steveson, who celebrates 35 years on September 8.

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Prompts for Prayers of Intercession: September 4, 2022
Prompts for Prayers of Intercession: September 4, 2022

  • For the United Nations team and all those navigating the dynamics surrounding the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine…

  • For those remembering the life of Mikhail Gorbachev, the former Soviet leader who brought the Cold War to a peaceful end..

  • For peaceful resolution to violent conflicts in Baghdad…

  • For communities in China impacted by drought…

  • For communities in Kentucky impacted by flooding and communities in California facing extreme heat…

  • For safe and equitable working environments for all people…

  • For the gifts of work and vocation…

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Cal Lutheran's Fifty and Better 2022 Fall session is open for registration
Cal Lutheran's Fifty and Better 2022 Fall session is open for registration

California Lutheran Univeristy's Fifty and Better Fall session begins September 6, 2022. Click here for PDF info, and click here to register.

Each course and lecture meets for 2 hours. All are available virtually, one is also in-person. In our virtual courses and lectures, students communicate with faculty via the chat function in Zoom. All courses and lectures are recorded and available for students to watch the next day.

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Growing Future Ministries with the Growing Generosity Appeal
Growing Future Ministries with the Growing Generosity Appeal

In this post and video we explore Growing Future Ministries: Planting seeds for Lutheran Campus Ministry and new & emerging ministries.

With gifts from congregations, foundations, endowments, and individuals, we can meet our $750,000 goal. Thank you to all who have helped us with gifts of $627,731 so far towards our Growing Generosity Appeal.

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Stewardship Webinar: Generosity Across the Generations
Stewardship Webinar: Generosity Across the Generations

The Grand Canyon Stewardship Team presents Generosity Across the Generations, a Zoom webinar for stewardship & finance teams, pastors, church councils & discipleship leaders. Tuesday, 8/30/2022, 6pm MST/PDT, 7pm MDT. Click here to attend this meeting.

Each generation has gifts to offer, and approaches generosity differently. We’ll consider the values that shapes each of generation, plus tools and resources for persons of every age to give, share and serve.

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