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
Installation of Rev. Erin Morris at Resurrection Lutheran in Oro Valley
Visiting Central Lutheran Church, Arizona City on Sunday, July 31, 2022
Preparation for Churchwide Assembly
Office time and various connections
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