The Office of the Bishop travels north and south to visit congregations and ministries around our synod, and prepares for synod assembly. We also share photos from Bishop Hutterer’s recent visits to Santa Cruz and San Juan Bautista.
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All of our synod’s counties are at at low levels except Greenlee and Apache counties, which are at medium level.
Note: our updates can be a week behind due to our news cycle overlapping with Thursday updates. View the latest CDC and NYTimes updates here.
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For the friends and family of the shooting victims in Texas; for all those who have suffered from gun violence…
For an end to the killing of innocent civilians in warfare – especially in Ukraine…
For peace in Sudan, Ukraine, Palestine, Israel, and Syria…
For our representatives in congress; that they would devote themselves to working together for the well-being of all…
For an expansion of mental health care in our country, especially in rural communities…
For the rights of women and girls for education and health care especially in Afghanistan…
In thanksgiving for health care workers, especially nurses, that they may be honored and sustained in their critical work…
For a resolution to political turmoil in Kenya…
In their latest update, the ELCA Youth Gathering announces a new website makeover, as well as a new learning platform, gLearn. Create your free account in gLearn to access courses on how to successfully lead a group to the Gathering. Learn more here.
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The Grand Canyon Synod Stewardship teams shares a post from Luther Seminary’s faith+lead on the right kinds of stories to tell in stewardship, with nine practical ideas on how to accomplish good storytelling.
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The ESTARL scholarship is for students studying to be leaders (ministers/rabbis, musicians, education or youth ministry) in their church. The amount is up to $2500 per application, and paid out twice per year. Interested students can reach out directly to amy.pate@asu.edu for guidance on the application. For more info and to apply, visit the scholarship website.
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Here in Zambia, I gathered with five congregations in the Lusaka city area for Easter weekend celebrations. There were workshops, shared meals, worship, singing, and on Easter morning, we even marched on the side of the highway in front of the church to share the good news that Jesus is risen! Yesu, a uka!
In more good news, I’m sharing my April 2023 newsletter as a PDF. The Newsletter is also available to view and download on my blog: alongwithpastorkristin.blogspot.com. Please share the Newsletter with your congregation and anyone who might be interested.
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We pray for Rev. Don Lorfing, Rev. Scott Hove, Rev. Jason Adams and the people of The Lakes Lutheran Church in Las Vegas, part of the Colorado River Conference. Visit their site at goodsamlv.com, and their social media pages on Facebook and YouTube.
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The Rev. Meggan H. Manlove, Nampa, Idaho, was elected April 29 to serve a six-year term as bishop of the Northwest Intermountain Synod of the ELCA.
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We are happy to announce that Erik Rehms has been reappointed by our Synod Council as Synod Treasurer for a second term. Erik's dedication and financial stewardship have greatly benefited the Grand Canyon Synod, ensuring stability and growth in our financial resources.
As permitted by our synod constitution, Erik's reappointment will enable us to continue leveraging his skills and experience for the betterment of our shared mission. Please join us in congratulating Erik on his reappointment and wishing him continued success as Synod Treasurer.
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Jesus starts this part of John with the words “Do not let your heart be troubled.” In the original Greek, the pronoun is plural (like “y’all”) and the heart is singular. Jesus assumes that the disciples, though many, share one heart. They’re a unified community. Whatever may come they’re in it together.
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ELCA Advocacy provides their April 2023 updates. Click here to read the UN and State edition, and click here to read the Advocacy Connections from the ELCA advocacy office in Washington, D.C.
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Kimberle Kennedy shares the 2023 annual report for Diakonia. View in this blog post, in this PDF or this Word doc.
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We pray for Rev. Douglas Dill and the people of Central Lutheran Church in Arizona City, part of the Fiesta Conference. Visit their site at centrallutheranaz.org, and their social media pages on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.
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Visit elca.org/MMIW for resources on this month, including: 2023 National Week of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women; May 5, 2023 National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (#MMIW, wear red and post); ELCA #MMIW Sunday; and many resources.
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“Women of the ELCA has been involved in the anti-trafficking effort for nearly two decades. It is only natural, then, that we continue this important justice work with a focus on MMIW,” says Linda Post Bushkofsky, executive director. Many resources are available to assist you and your congregational unit as you work on these areas.
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Join The Islamic Speakers Bureau of Arizona (ISBA) and presenters Rabbi Jeremy Schneider, Pastor Pam Reynolds, and Imam Anas Halhayel for this Zoom event on Tuesday, 5/8/2023, 6pm MST/PDT, 7pm MDT. Click here to register.
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