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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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Lead on Climate: Start with Worship — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA
2+ week, 3+ day ago (218+ words) Blessed Tomorrow has released a new Worship + Sermon Kit designed to help faith communities connect worship, Scripture, and care for creation. The resource includes suggested Scripture passages, exegetical reflections, prayers, poems, images, children’s moment ideas, and materials that can be…...
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…...
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…...
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…...
Ordination Celebrations — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA
3+ week, 4+ day ago (157+ words) This week we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of: Rev. Barbara Rapp, who celebrates 33 years on August 21. Rev. Martha Neff Stum, who celebrates 16 years on August 21. Rev. Cherlyne Beck, Office of the Bishop, Phoenix, who celebrates 43 years on August 21. Rev. Loren…...
Faith+Lead August Roundup: New Tools for Learning, Leadership, and Ministry — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA
4+ week, 1+ day ago (393+ words) Ministry is changing, and faithful leadership requires opportunities to keep learning, discerning, and growing. The August 2026 Faith+Lead Monthly Roundup from Luther Seminary brings together new courses, leadership cohorts, group-learning opportunities, and free resources for rostered ministers and lay leaders....
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…...