Office of the Bishop Updates: 7/29/2022

This week we turn our attention to the Installation of Rev. Erin Morris at Resurrection Lutheran in Oro Valley as well as the Heidi Gerrish Celebration of Life, both on July 30, 2022.

Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer

Rev. Miguel Gomez-Acosta
Director for Evangelical Mission (DEM) and Bishop’s Associate for Congregational Vitality

  • Preaching at Gloria Christi

  • Leading Well planning team

  • Coaching calls

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

  • Candidacy panel preparation

  • Simon’s Project

  • Global Missions Board

Theresa Thornburgh
Director for Administration and Events

  • Planning for upcoming events, including Fall Gathering, Synod Council/Dean’s Retreat, and other Synod events

  • Facilitating the grants committee

  • General administrative functions of the Synod office

Brian Flatgard
Director of Communication

  • Airtable and data tracking interface work

  • Process news and create newsletter

Amy Birchard
Finance Administrator

  • Review accounts, answer emails and provide reporting and analysis when needed.

Dr. Jerry Kingston
Special Bishop’s Associate for Mobility

  • Researching RMPs and MSPs for the Synod