Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA

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Office of the Bishop Updates: 9/22/2023

The Office of the Bishop gathers with the synod council, and hots the Application Webinar for Grand Canyon Synod's Project Support and ACTS Grants, Sep 26, 2023, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM. We also share photos from the Sierra Pacific Synod election.

Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer

  • Synod Council Retreat

  • Bishop Formation

  • Conference of Bishops

Rev. Jacqueline Pagel
Bishop’s Associate for Candidacy and Faith Formation

  • Churchwide Candidacy

  • MLK Planning session

  • GET follow up

Rev. James Dew
Interim Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM)

Rev. Dan Potaznick
Director of Generosity and Strategic Development

GCS Stewardship Team Meeting on Thursday, September 21st at 11am

  • Attending the Synod Council & Staff Dinner on Friday, September 22nd

  • Work with congregations as we enter “stewardship season” in the church. Do you have a question about stewardship, planning a campaign, or just need to brainstorm? Email me at Dpotaznick@GCSynod.org so we can connect!  

Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events

Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication

  • Daily news posts and weekly newsletter

  • Various slideshows and presentations work

  • Creating Space for Conversations resources

Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator

  • Continue working on month end closing for August 2023.