Office of the Bishop Updates
The Office of the Bishop worships and preaches at ministries around the synod, and continues year-end projects.
We also share photos from Senegal and Mexico. The Grand Canyon Synod and the Lutheran Church of Senegal renewed and signed our covenant as global companions. Photos of Bishop Hutterer’s Senegal visit with President Latyr Diouf include worship at Bokotou village. In Mexico, to strengthen ties with Iglesia Luterana Mexicana and Pastor President Rev. Roberto Federico Trejo Haager, we share photos from Iglesia Bethel in Mazatlan and San Pablo in Tepic.
Visit Global companion Senegal Lutheran Church and YAGMs
(rescheduled from Spring 2024 because of political unrest for Senegal president election)Region 2 Bishop and VP retreat
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Preach at Epiphany, Apache Junction
Visit Lutheran Campus Ministry at the U of A
LSS-SW holiday gathering
Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
Attended the Living Our Values Cohort Training
Met with Congregational Vitality and Mission and Ministry Teams
Visiting San Juan Bautista
Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development
Worshipping with Ascension Lutheran Church, Scottsdale
Attending GCS Mission and Ministry Team Meeting on Wednesday, December 4th
Working with ELCA Foundation Gift Planner Lisa Higginbotham to review and present updated GCS Gift Policy and GCS Endowment Policy to Synod Council
Preparing and sending 2025 Mission Support Plan letters to all GCS congregations
Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events
Preparing for upcoming events and meetings
Completing end-of-year activities
Performing general administrative duties of the Synod office
Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication
Weekly news posts and newsletter
2025 Mission Intent work
Transition team Airtable work
End of Year newsletter
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Review books to prepare for month end close for November.
The Grand Canyon Synod and the Lutheran Church of Senegal renewed and signed our covenant as global companions. Photos of Bishop Hutterer’s visit with President Latyr Diouf, including worship at Bokotou village, outside Fatick.
Photos from Bishop Huttere’s visit to Mexico and the Iglesia Luterana Mexicana, visiting Pastor President Rev. Roberto Federico Trejo Haager, where they worshipped at Iglesia Bethel in Mazatlan and San Pablo in Tepic.
