Read the situation report and be a part of the response:
Pray: Please pray for the people who have been affected by wildfires in California.
Give: Gifts to “U.S. Wildfires” will be used to assist those affected by the wildfires until the response is complete.
Connect: Share a bulletin insert, receive Lutheran Disaster Response alerts, like LDR on Facebook and follow @ELCALDR on Twitter, view a PDF of the report.
With great joy, we pray for the marriage of Bishop Deborah Hutterer and Reverend Alan Field. As they enter into a new adventure and gift of love, we turn to God with thanks and praise.
Read MoreWe pray for Pastor Adele Stiles Resmer, music director James Asmus, and all the people of New Journey Lutheran Church in Fountain Hills, Arizona, as they model Jesus’ radical hospitality by welcoming and affirming all people regardless of age, sex, race, ability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Read MoreWe give prayers and shout-outs to Open Space Church in Tucson, and Pastor Lars Hammar, as they grow in faith through art.
Read MoreWe pray for Pastor Doug and Diane Heskin as they grieve the death of their son, Rev. Erik Heskin.
Read MoreWe pray for Synod Council Member Janet Santiago and her husband Ed Santiago as they deal with his recent diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease.
Read MoreRead Lutheran Disaster Response’s update on this situation, the worst weather-related disaster ever recorded in the Southern Hemisphere. Please pray for the communities who are impacted by Cyclones Idai and Kenneth. May God’s healing presence give them peace and hope in their time of need. Pray that God will comfort those who mourn the loss of loved ones and strength to those who are delivering aid and rescue.
Read MoreWe pray for Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, in Goodyear, Arizona, and uplift Reverend Dr. Jeffery S. Gallen, Senior Pastor, Renee Gearheart, Office Manager, and Miloy Canete in Worship and Music.
Read MoreThrough our prayers, we lift up Tanque Verde Lutheran Church in Tucson, Arizona. We pray for Pastors Josh Auchenbach and Stephen Hilding, and the support staff: Aviry Christy, Director of Family Ministry; Lars Andersen, Organist; Alexis Burrows, Worship Leader; Daniel Ford, Custodian; Debbie Irby, Director of Preschool & Kindergarten; Brenda Jordan, Bookkeeper; Veanne Lupia, Parish Administrator; Sherri McClellan, Worship Leader; Joe Paugh, Business & Facilities Manager; Danielle Rowland, Nursery Supervisor; Vivian Wilsdon, Handbells; and Jennifer Wortman, Choir Director.
Read MoreThese petitions are offered as guides to prayer for the global, social and outreach ministries of the ELCA, as well as for the needs and circumstances of our neighbors, communities and world. Thank you for your continued prayers for the life and mission of this church. Download a Word doc, or PDF for letter size printout or legal size printout, or read on the GCS news blog.
Read MoreWe uplift the congregation of Faith Lutheran Church in Phoenix, Arizona, and its staff: Rev. Lara Forbes; Deedee Ursin, Office Administrator; Dr. Craig Westendorf, Director of Music; Dennis Hart, Sexton; Benjamin Olmedo, Custodian; and Deana Cortes, Acting Preschool Director.
Read MoreWe pray for Pastor Brian Weinberger and the congregation of Grace Lutheran Church in Kingman, Arizona, as they reach out to others with the love of Jesus Christ and grow together in discipleship through the life-transforming power of the Gospel.
Read MorePrayers for retired Pastor Phil Petrasek, his wife Linda and their family as he suffers with failing health and a move to hospice care.
Read MoreWe uplift in prayer Peace Lutheran Church in Peoria, Arizona, as they share Christ with the world and grow disciples for Jesus. We pray for Pastor Al Cassel and the admin staff of Peace: Lesley Moosman, Parish Administration; Michelle Stadler, Secretary/Receptionist; Randy Vossler, Facilities Manager; Rita Mae Schaefer, Office Manager; and Sue Behrens, Bookkeeper.
Read MoreWe pray for the congregation of Desert Hills Lutheran Church in Green Valley, Arizona, and their pastors, Rev. Dr. Martin Overson and Rev. Ken Nyhusmoen, as they celebrate grace, make disciples, and make a difference.
Read MoreWe pray for the family of Pastor Lowell Nelson, American Lutheran, Sun City as he grieves the death of his father, Pastor Benard Nelson (on the Nebraska Synod Retired Roster). Pastor Nelson April 11 in Carmel, IN. The funeral will be in Fremont, NE on Friday, April 26.
Read MoreThe Lutheran Campus Ministry Board at the University of Arizona is pleased and happy to announce that the Grand Canyon Synod has called the Rev. Rebecca Boardman as the new Campus Pastor at the U of A. Rebecca will be relocating to Tucson in early June and plans to join us at the synod assembly. Please keep Pastor Rebecca and the LCM at U of A in your prayers as we continue the transition into this new era of ministry.
Read MoreWe pray for Pastor Tim Wright, Community of Grace Lutheran Church, Peoria, as he recovers from a bike accident and begins a journey of rehabilitation.
Read MoreWe uplift the congregation of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chandler, Arizona, as they welcome all to worship, grow and serve. We pray for the Holy Trinity staff: Pastor Christine Stoxen; Charles Zoll, Music Director; Judi Carle, Office Manager; Luis Ochoa, youth ministry; and Caring Ministries Pastor Bernie Carl.
Read MoreWe pray for Pastor Kristin Rice from All Saints, Phoenix, as her father continues to recover well from a heart attack he suffered two weeks ago.
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