Office of the Bishop Updates
The Office of the Bishop Staff attends various congregations and meetings across the synod, including Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration of Diversity @ King of Glory, Tempe, and in Las Vegas (Jan 19, 2025, 3-5pm) and the of Prayer for Christian Unity Service in Tucson, Jan 23, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Synod Council meeting
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration of Diversity @ King of Glory, Tempe, Jan 19, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Service in Tucson, Jan 23, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Share Global Engagement Team info with Esperanza
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration of Diversity @ King of Glory, Tempe, Jan 19, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Attend Extravaganza – youth leadership training
Rev. David Pavesic
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
Prepping for Site Visit to Crossroads
Connecting with communities to finalize end of fiscal year reports
Scheduling visits and discussions
Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development
Connecting with congregations and leaders around Mission Support as the synod fiscal year ends Jan 31st
Participating in the GCS Mission and Ministry Team meeting on Wednesday, Jan 22nd
Attending the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Commemorative Worship Service at King of Glory Lutheran Church, Tempe on Sunday, Jan 19th
Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events
Preparing for upcoming meetings and events
End of year activities
General administrative duties of the synod office
Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication
Weekly news posts and newsletter
Crisis communications planning
Rostered minister reports, Form A, and Statements of Intent publicity
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Complete December banking account reconciliations, process ELCA Churchwide Monthly Contribution, process Mission Partner contributions and work on Pledge vs. Actual for December.