We begin our Spring Gatherings with the Colorado River Conference Spring Gathering, Saturday, January 27, 2024, 10 am at Good Samaritan at the Lakes (map), and while in Las Vegas attend the Prayer Service at Christ Church Episcopal, 7pm PST on January 26, 2024, (map).

We also share many photos from the Receiving Faithful Teaching, Receiving Faithful Teaching Lutheran-Catholic Dialogue, 2024 Lutheran Day at the Legislature, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Service, Spirit of Grace’s 75th Anniversary, and our in-person staff meeting.

Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer

• Visit Las Vegas—conversation with Episcopal Bishop Elizabeth

• Service Prayer for Week of Christian Unity

• Spring Conference Gathering at Good Samaritan, The Lakes, Las Vegas

• Preach at Holy Spirit, Las Vegas

Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation

• Attend Colorado Conference Spring Conference Gathering at Good Sam at the Lakes.

• Share greeting with Good Sam at the Lakes

• Preaching Cohort at Holy Trinity helping pastors become better preachers

Rev. James Dew
Interim Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)

• Region 2 DEM Meeting

• CCL Prayer Gathering

• Kino Conference Spring Gathering

Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development

• Attend the Colorado River Conference Spring Gathering at Good Sam at the Lakes, Las Vegas

• Worship with Good Samaritan Lutheran Church, Las Vegas

• Visit with Grand Canyon Synod congregations and friends in Nevada to connect around impact stories and give thanks for generosity.

Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events

• Preparing for upcoming events and end of year activities

• General administrative duties of the Synod Office

Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication

• Daily news posts and weekly newsletter

• Spring gathering preparation

• 2024 data work: rostered minister reports and statements of intent

Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator

• Process payroll for the end of January, process Portico payments for January, and review accounts in preparation for the close of January.

Ordination and Installation of Pastor Judi Tyler

Receiving Faithful Teaching Lutheran-Catholic Dialogue

2024 Lutheran Day at the Legislature

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Service

Spirit of Grace 75th Anniversary

In-person staff meeting