Posts in Bishop Eaton
A People of Hope: Until All Are Fed | An online benefit for ELCA World Hunger

In this post we share a vide of the online benefit for ELCA World Hunger, where Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton and guidebook author and travel TV host Rick Steves celebrate World Food Day! Steves interviews people on the ground who do the dynamic work of fighting hunger around the world. If you'd like to give a gift, visit ELCA.org/EndHunger.

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Bishop Eaton: A pastoral letter regarding the actions of the Reformed Church in America General Synod 2021

Like many of you, I have been praying for the Reformed Church in America (RCA) as it met in General Synod, Oct. 14-19, in Tucson, Ariz. For nearly a quarter century, we have grown in full communion with the RCA, sharing in mutual ministry and mission. We have come to know each other through our common witness to the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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Gratitude for our 2021 Bishop's Fall Gathering

We give thanks to all those who attended and presented at our 2021 Bishop’s Fall Gathering. Your participation strengthens the connection of the people of the Grand Canyon Synod, making us better together for the sake of the Gospel.

In this post we thank Bishop Eaton, Ryan Panzer, Pastor Roberto Trejo Haager, our worship, planning and prayer team, and pastors who shared their hybrid ministry experiences.

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ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton and Ryan Panzer are featured guests at 2021 Bishop's Fall Gathering

We’re delighted to welcome ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton and Ryan Panzer to our 2021 Bishop's Fall Gathering, held online, October 18-19, 2021. All active rostered ministers, retired ministers serving as interim pastors, and synod council members are invited.

Participants are encouraged to download and print this PDF which includes our order of worship, as well as a workbook to use during Ryan Panzer’s hybrid ministry presentation.

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Bishop Eaton: Run, don't walk

Join Bishop Eaton in giving thanks for this year’s Fund for Leaders recipients, a scholarship program which supports seminary students. We’re grateful for all future ministers, their confidence and courage to lead the church, and the ways they share the love of God in Christ with God’s people. Are you considering a call to ministry? Visit: elcaseminaries.org/

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Bishop Eaton: Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2021

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we celebrate the heritage and contributions of Indigenous members of our church and society. Bishop Eaton also invites us into a time of confession and commitment.

We confess the church’s failure to address the racism that has so damaged Indigenous communities. We commit to working cooperatively to promote justice for Indigenous people, participating in acts of advocacy, practicing land acknowledgements and taking seriously the experiences of our Indigenous neighbors. Together we are all children of God, redeemed by Jesus, sustained by the Spirit.

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Bishop Eaton's invitation to Stories of Faith in Action

In her letter introducing Stories of Faith in Action, Bishop Eaton notes that “the disciples in John’s Gospel approach ministry challenges with a scarcity mindset. Jesus shows us a different way: trusting in God’s awesome abundance.”

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Advocating for Children: Presiding Bishops Eaton and Curry

In this video, Presiding Bishop Eaton and Presiding Bishop Curry of The Episcopal Church share their experiences at the White House advocating for children and families through a series of bills before Congress right now.

Visit The Episcopal Public Policy Network and ELCA Advocacy or more ways to get involved.

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Orange Shirt Day is 9/30/2021: The ongoing legacy of the Doctrine of Discovery

Bishop Eaton joins three other bishops in North America to invite us to to commemorate September 30, 2021 (www.orangeshirtday.org) as a day for truth and healing.

We encourage you to learn about residential and boarding schools for Indigenous People, honor survivors, and remember those who never made it home from the schools.

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