Office of the Bishop Updates: 4/12/2024
The Office of the Bishop attends a variety of leadership events and also celebrates the Installation of Rev. Carol George, Apr 17, 2024, 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM, at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Oro Valley. We also share photos from a First Call Theological Education event and Bishop Hutterer’s travels.
NE Valley Consortium Event, Living Water
Conference Dean meeting
Installation of Rev. Carol George, Apr 17, 2024, 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM, Resurrection Lutheran Church in Oro Valley
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Boundary Training review with Southeastern MN Synod
LSS-SW Board Member review
Youth Ministry Consultation team meeting
Rev. James Dew
Interim Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)
West Valley New Start Prep
Mission & Ministry Cohort Prep
Pan de Vida Covenant Prep
Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development
Meeting with faithful disciples to capture their story of service to share at Synod Assembly
Presiding at St. John’s, Glendale
Visiting with leaders of Mount of Olives, Phoenix
Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events
Preparing for upcoming events, including Synod Assembly
Assisting with GCS audit and other administrative tasks
General duties of the Synod Office
Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication
Sea of Galilee meets Silicon Valley: Artificial Intelligence, Faith Communities and Faith, Apr 13, 2024, 8:30 AM – 2:15 PM
Synod Assembly Agenda Work
Daily news posts and weekly newsletter
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Complete bank reconciliation for March, process ELCA Worldwide Monthly Payment, work on Pledge vs. Actual for March.
Twelve new pastors within their first three years of ordination convened at Camp Pinerock in Prescott, AZ, from April 8-10, 2024, for the First Call Theological Education event. This gathering, a boon for the Grand Canyon Synod, featured pastors from diverse congregations across the region, including New Promise Lutheran in Utah, New Song in Nevada, Phoenix metro churches, and Our Saviour’s in Tucson, AZ. They engaged in 20 hours of intensive learning with Rev. Sunitha Mortha of the Chicago Metropolitan Synod, who enlightened them on critical topics such as the distinctions between mission, vision, strategy, and planning. Their fresh perspectives and vibrant energy promise to invigorate their communities with innovative approaches to worship and ministry. Bishop Deborah and Pastor Jacqui eagerly anticipate further discussions with these pastors and newly ordained deacons this fall at the Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center.
