Join churches in Chandler and Mesa for “Anticipation, Hope & Peace: Advent Lessons and Carols” on December 8 at 5:00 PM at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Chandler. This collaborative service, uniting Lutheran and Episcopal congregations, offers an evening of scripture, music, and reflection. All are welcome to experience the Advent season through both traditions, celebrating the hope and peace that unite us.
Read MoreWe pray for Pastor Chris Stoxen, Pastor Louis Ochoa, and the people of First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mesa, part of the Rio Salado Conference. Visit their site at firstevlutheran.com, and their Facebook page.
Read MoreWe pray for Interim Pastor Dana Reardon and the people of First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mesa, part of the Rio Salado Conference. Visit their site at firstevlutheran.com and their Facebook page.
Read MoreFor the past few years, each newsletter shows what our team is doing in that week, with three bullet points for each person. We’re expanding this section, continuing with summaries for each person, but providing opportunities for expansion on their week if they desire. We hope this provides you with more insight into your synod.
We have an upcoming Grand Canyon Synod Council meeting, and Bishop Hutterer and Pastor Jacqui are traveling to House of Prayer and NELM in Rock Point. Pastor Miguel meets with First Evangelical Lutheran council in Mesa. View all the details for each team member in this post.
Read MoreWe pray for Rev. Dana Reardon and the people of First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mesa, part of the Rio Salado Conference. Visit their site at firstevlutheran.com, and their Facebook page.
Read MoreThroughout the Advent and Christmas season, we highlight submissions to the 2020 Generosity Film Festival.
Pastor Dana Reardon, with First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mesa, Arizona, shares a story of generosity while reporting live from First Lutheran's Food Bank. This video won the BestCommunity Outreach Story award.
Read MorePastor Dana Reardon writes, “First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mesa has partnered with Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest for years in feeding our hungry neighbors. Many of our volunteers are elderly and high-risk, so we are getting help from Robert Sanders, regional director of LSS-SW and the National Guard.”
Read MorePrayers for Pastor Abel Arroyo Traverso, First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mesa, as he recuperates and recovers from emergency back surgery.
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