Office of the Bishop Updates: 6/2/2023
The Office of the Bishop staff is all in preparing for our 2023 Synod Assembly. Can’t wait to see all of you there!
Synod Council meeting
Synod Assembly
Diakonia graduation, Dove of Peace following Synod Assembly
Abounding Grace, Tucson, closing worship
Rev. Miguel Gomez-Acosta
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM) and Bishop’s Associate for Congregational Vitality
Latine Coaching Team meeting and recording
Synod Council dinner
Synod Assembly
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Monthly Regional Authentic Diversity Check-in
Education session with Rev. Wheeler
Synod Assembly
Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events
Planning for Synod Assembly and other upcoming events
Assisting w/GCS Audit
Performing general administrative functions of the Synod Office
Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication
Synod assembly prep
Actual synod assembly
Synod assembly followup
Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development
Assist Brian and Theresa in Synod Assembly preparations.
Assemble supplies with the Grand Canyon Synod Stewardship Team to host the GCS Synod Assembly Table.
Reach out to congregations who have yet to submit form A and/or form C to the ELCA. Deadline is May 31st!
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Complete audit for FY 22-23. Prepare books for closing on May 2023.
