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The Grand Canyon Synod is one of 65 synods in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). We believe that we are freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. The territory of this synod is the State of Arizona; the counties of Clark, Esmeralda, Lincoln, and Nye in the State of Nevada; and New Promise Lutheran
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Office of the Bishop Updates — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (250+ words) Bishop Hutterer at Trinity Lutheran Church for Pastor Karl Guhn’s retirement. Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer Las Vegas pastor and congregation visits Conference Dean Retreat at Spirit in the Desert Process over 600 emails received while on sabbatical Check-ins with Bishop Deborah,…...
New September Worship Resources from Augsburg Fortress — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (264+ words) ELCA Worship’s September roundup from Augsburg Fortress offers several new and timely resources for worship leaders, musicians, pastors, deacons, and lay leaders—including downloadable worship accompaniments, music for occasions outside the lectionary, pastoral care resources, and a new handbook for…...
Ordination Celebrations — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (107+ words) This week we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of: Rev. Bill Voris, who celebrates 66 years on September 11. Rev. Jill Doherty, New Promise, St. George, who celebrates 28 years on September 13. Rev. David Brandfass, Christ, Sedona, who celebrates 31 years on September 13. Rev. Daniel…...
Listen, Connect, Act: Fall Opportunities with LEAD — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (253+ words) LEADconnects is offering several fall opportunities to help congregations listen more deeply to their neighbors, strengthen their communications, discern their future, and support leaders in community. Registration for The LEAD Exchange is open through September 30; a strategic-planning information meeting will…...
Register by Sept. 18 for the 2026 Bishop’s Fall Gathering — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (492+ words) Pastors, deacons, and Synod Authorized Ministers are invited to register by Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, for the Bishop’s Fall Gathering, taking place Oct. 12–14 at the Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. Grounded in our synod theme, Rooted in God’s Story, this annual…...
Lutheran World Federation newsletter — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA
1+ week, 1+ day ago (131+ words) Voices from the Communion Indonesia: life as a young pastor on Nias island Global Faith Unfiltered: Courage comes from love and faith Africa: Courageous leadership in a divided world Walking with communities after the earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia Working…...
Connections at Grace Lutheran in Phoenix Offers a September of Community, Music, and Welcome — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA
1+ week, 3+ day ago (180+ words) Grace Lutheran Church in Phoenix invites neighbors from across the community to Connections, a weekly Monday evening gathering offering opportunities to meet one another, share experiences, and enjoy music, conversation, food, and community. Connections meets Mondays from 6 to 8 p.m. in Hope…...
August Mission Support Memo: Mortgage Miracle — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA
1+ week, 3+ day ago (182+ words) Our August 2026 Mission Support Memo spotlights a story by First Lutheran Church in St. Peter, Minn. of our Southwestern Minnesota Synod strategically using The Generosity Project to build a culture of intergenerational giving and gratitude that eventually allowed them to…...
Young Adults: Get Creative and Connect at Gather Valley of the Sun — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA
1+ week, 3+ day ago (229+ words) Gather Valley of the Sun (VOTS), an ELCA young adult community in the Phoenix area, is relaunching this fall with a Tie-Dye Workshop & Fall Kickoff on Sunday, Sept. 20, at University Lutheran Church in Tempe. The gathering begins at noon, with…...
Office of the Bishop Closed for Labor Day — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA
1+ week, 5+ day ago (113+ words) The Office of the Bishop will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day. Labor Day honors the dignity of work and the contributions of workers everywhere. In the Lutheran tradition, we affirm that all vocations—paid and…...