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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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BJC: Religious Freedom in the Classroom, at the Polls, and in Our Congregations — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (239+ words) For Lutherans, public witness is rooted in love of neighbor and the conviction that every person should be able to worship, learn, and participate in civic life without fear. This does not require partisan involvement. It calls us to be…...
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…...
Bishop Curry Calls Lutherans to Be “Trusted Messengers” This Election Season — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA
3+ week, 1+ day ago (198+ words) ELCA Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry calls Lutherans to be “faithful, informed and engaged” this election season—and to serve as trusted messengers in a time when misinformation can undermine trust and participation. Grounding civic engagement in our baptismal calling, love…...
From Lutheran Freedom to Racial Justice: Watch and Join the ELCA Series — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA
3+ week, 3+ day ago (274+ words) ELCA Racial Justice Ministries is offering a five-part webinar series to equip congregations, synods and ministry leaders with theological grounding and practical resources for dismantling white supremacy. The first two sessions are now available to watch—and the second features…...
A Lutheran Story We Still Need to Confront: A Time for Burning — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA
3+ week, 3+ day ago (298+ words) This fall, participants in the Grand Canyon Synod’s Fall Gathering will watch the landmark Lutheran documentary A Time for Burning, followed by guided conversation led by Pastor Amalia Vagts. You can now watch the fully restored film online through the…...
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…...
The Church That Does: Tucson Lutherans Turn Peanut Butter Into Abundance — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA
3+ week, 4+ day ago (307+ words) What can a congregation averaging just over 70 people in worship accomplish? At New Spirit Lutheran Church in Tucson, the answer this summer was 1,440 jars of peanut butter—and a powerful reminder that the size of a congregation does not determine…...
Safeguarding Our Worshiping Communities: Resources from Kendra Stea — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA
3+ week, 4+ day ago (415+ words) On August 18, Grand Canyon Synod rostered ministers and lay leaders gathered with Kendra Stea, ELCA Director, Misconduct Prevention, for Safeguarding Our Worshiping Communities: Best Practices for Challenging Situations. We are now sharing Kendra’s presentation for congregations and leaders to use…...