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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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Jazz Vespers Supports Hunger Action at Mount of Olives in Phoenix — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (258+ words) Gather for music, worship and service at Jazz Vespers on Sunday, September 13, at 5:30 p.m. Beth Lederman will be joined by her group, Jazz con Alma, for this monthly fundraising event supporting Mount of Olives Lutheran Church’s ministry to neighbors experiencing hunger....
Ask the Animals: Helping Young People Encounter God in Nature — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (136+ words) Nature supports young people’s physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, yet new Blessed Tomorrow research suggests many faith communities are not helping them connect creation, climate change, and faith. The Rev. Carol Devine invites congregations to take ministry outdoors, proclaim God’s…...
Discover Fresh Fundraising Ideas for Youth Ministry — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (172+ words) Youth ministry leaders, volunteers, parents, and congregational teams are invited to a free SYAT Collective Zoom conversation on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, at 10 a.m. Participants will share and explore creative, technology-savvy ways to raise money for mission trips, the ELCA Youth Gathering, airfare…...
Phoenix VA Invites Faith Leaders to Forum on Serving Veterans — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA
2+ week, 3+ day ago (204+ words) The Phoenix VA Health Care System invites pastors, deacons, faith community leaders, and organizational staff to its Faith Leader Forum on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at 11 a.m. at the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center, 650 E. Indian School Road in Phoenix. The luncheon and discussion…...
Ordination and Installation of Guy Ilunga at Trinity Lutheran in Phoenix — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA
2+ week, 5+ day ago (73+ words) Ordination and Installation of Guy Ilunga at Trinity Lutheran in Phoenix Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA Guy Ilunga will be ordained and installed Saturday, 8/29/2026, 10 am, at Trinity Lutheran (9424 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021). Bishop Hutterer will preach and preside. Color…...
Installation of Rev. Jose Valenzuela at University Lutheran in Tempe — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA
2+ week, 5+ day ago (63+ words) Installation of Rev. Jose Valenzuela at University Lutheran in Tempe Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA Rev. Jose Valenzuela, called to serve University Lutheran and ASU Lutheran Campus Ministry, will be installed Sunday, 9/20/2026, during 10 am worship at University Lutheran Church…...
Religious Freedom for All: August News and Resources from BJC — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA
3+ week, 1+ day ago (311+ words) BJC’s August newsletter looks at the continuing work of protecting religious freedom for all, from developing a new generation of advocates to challenging a federal report that calls the separation of church and state a “myth.” Under the theme “Every…...
What Do the “Four Freedoms” Have to Do With Lutherans? — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA
3+ week, 4+ day ago (158+ words) As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, Living Lutheran explores President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s “Four Freedoms”—freedom of speech and worship, and freedom from want and fear—through a distinctly Lutheran lens. Leah Taber connects these enduring ideals with unity in…...
Called to Cultivate Something New? Apply for the Leadership Incubator — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA
4+ week, 1+ day ago (319+ words) Applications are now open for Faith+Lead’s New Christian Communities Leadership Incubator, a 12-month online learning community for leaders who sense God calling them to cultivate new forms of Christian community among people who are not currently connected to a…...
August Good Green News: Creation Care Resources for Lutherans — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA
4+ week, 1+ day ago (471+ words) Lutherans Restoring Creation’s August Good Green News brings together opportunities to worship, learn, advocate and act for the care of God’s creation—including an August conversation about spirituality in nature, resources for the Season of Creation, a new EcoPreacher cohort,…...