Office of the Bishop Updates: 8/16/2024
The Office of the Bishop travels for work and vacation, and keeps the day-to-day and week-to-week operations flowing.
CLU Board of Regents retreat
Region 2 retreat regarding First Call Theological Education, Glen Oak Retreat Center
Conversation with West Valley regarding a new congregation
Daily conversations and emails
Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation
Lay Leadership Information Zoom
FCTE Region 2 planning session
Vacation
Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development
Send each congregation Q3 mission support letters to give thanks and share impact stories
Meet with ELCA Foundation Gift Planner, Lisa Higginbotham, as she meets with AZ congregations and members
Prepare synod council report
Preach and preside at St. John’s, Glendale
Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events
Vacation
Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication
Weekly news posts and newsletter
Launch Synod Spotlight section of news and revamp newsletter
Volunteering with staff at West Valley Lutheran Thrift Store
Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator
Complete Mission Partner Payments and send correspondence regarding amounts. Work on closing entries for July and await investment statements to begin working on Investment Income Gain/Loss. Begin to review books and prepare journal/closing entries for the prior month.
