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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,…...
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…...
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…...
Registration Now Open for the 2026 Bishop’s Fall Gathering — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA
2+ week, 4+ day ago (553+ words) Registration is now open for the 2026 Bishop’s Fall Gathering, October 12–14 at the Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale. Pastors, deacons, and Synod Authorized Ministers are invited to register by Friday, September 18, 2026. Grounded in our synod theme, Rooted in God’s Story, the…...
Bishop Curry Invites the ELCA to “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA
2+ week, 4+ day ago (207+ words) ELCA congregations are invited to participate in “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday on Sept. 13, 2026, joining Lutherans across the church in a shared day of service in our congregations and communities. ELCA Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry invites congregations to take part…...
Installation of Rev. Jenn Luong at Our Saviour’s Lutheran in Tucson — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA
2+ week, 5+ day ago (63+ words) Installation of Rev. Jenn Luong at Our Saviour’s Lutheran in Tucson Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA Rev. Jenn Luong, called to serve University of Arizona Lutheran Campus Ministry, will be installed Sunday, 10/4/2026 at 4 pm at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church…...
Lutheran World Federation newsletter — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA
3+ week, 1+ day ago (99+ words) Voices from the Communion Cuba: communist pastor and ‘uncomfortable friend’ of the Revolution LWF General Secretary visits South African churches Member churches urged to mark new Feast of Creation Africa Lutheran Churches Leadership Consultation24 - 28 Aug Ecumenical School on Governance, Economics and…...
Two New Webinars Help Leaders Prepare for the 2027 Youth Gathering — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA
3+ week, 3+ day ago (118+ words) Planning is underway for the 2027 ELCA Youth Gathering, and two recorded webinars from Gathering leadership can help congregations, adult leaders and volunteers begin preparing. A Leader’s Guide to the Getting Ready Materials walks adult leaders through resources designed to help…...
Pivot #187: Inside a Neighborhood Urban Ministry Built Around Trust, Not Programs — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA
4+ week, 1+ day ago (275+ words) Pivot #187: Inside a Neighborhood Urban Ministry Built Around Trust, Not Programs Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA Pivot #187: Inside a Neighborhood Urban Ministry Built Around Trust, Not Programs For twenty years, Johnny Sertin has practiced a kind of place-based ministry…...