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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,…...
Finding God in the In-Between — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (182+ words) Transitions can leave us between what was and what will be—a disorienting “liminal space” of waiting and uncertainty. Drawing on a difficult mountain hike, Joseph’s years of waiting and the Christian hope of God’s “already, but not yet” reign,…...
Meeting Change With Body, Spirit and Grace — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (154+ words) Life transitions can stir physical sensations, powerful emotions and spiritual questions—even when the change is welcome. The Rev. Dr. Becca Ehrlich introduces somatic awareness as a way to listen to our bodies, practice self-compassion and remain present with God…...
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…...
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…...
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…...
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…...
Pivot #188: Faith and Work: How Worship Can Close the Sunday-to-Monday Gap — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA
3+ week, 1+ day ago (276+ words) Pivot #188: Faith and Work: How Worship Can Close the Sunday-to-Monday Gap Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA Pivot #188: Faith and Work: How Worship Can Close the Sunday-to-Monday Gap Most churches, without ever meaning to, teach people that faith and work…...