Posts in Grand Canyon Synod
Rereading Niebuhr’s The Kingdom of God in America
Rereading Niebuhr’s The Kingdom of God in America

As part of our Creating Space for Conversations series, we share a PDF of an article by Mark A. Granquist, Rereading Niebuhr’s The Kingdom of God in America, from A Chosen Nation?, an issue of Word and World, Luther Seminary’s journal of theology.

This seminal work, now eighty-six years old, by American theologian H. Richard Niebuhr, remains a crucial text informing Christians about how they should understand the kingdom of God, especially as it relates to the Chris- tian faith. Niebuhr emphasizes how this concept refers to the primacy of God’s sovereignty in the world over all other allegiances.—Mark A. Granquist

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Grand Canyon Synod, News, ResourcesBrian FlatgardCreating Space for Conversations, Word and World, Luther SeminaryComment
Colorado River Conference Kicks Off Annual Spring Gatherings
Colorado River Conference Kicks Off Annual Spring Gatherings

Join us for our Spring Gatherings themed “Embody the Word,” starting with the Colorado River Conference on Jan 27, 2024, in Las Vegas. Watch livestream at goodsamlv.org or YouTube.

These gatherings are not just meetings, but an opportunity for spiritual growth, learning, and community engagement, centered on the transformative message of John 1:14. Don't miss this chance to deepen your faith and connect with your synod community.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian Flatgard2024 Spring Gatherings, Colorado River ConferenceComment
Aging with Grace: February Series at Community of Grace
Aging with Grace: February Series at Community of Grace

Join Community of Grace for their "Aging with Grace" Adult Education Series every Wednesday in February, where expert speakers will guide you through the various aspects of elder care, from navigating daily challenges to end-of-life care. Bring your lunch and engage in meaningful discussions followed by a Q&A session.

For a deep dive into each weekly topic and to connect with valuable resources, visit the full series details at Community of Grace or in this PDF.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardCommunity of Grace Peoria, Cactus Conference, Older AdultComment
Mosaic: It Was A Life-Changing Experience
Mosaic: It Was A Life-Changing Experience

Mosaic International has been in partnership with Building a Caring Community(BCC) in Tanzania since 2007 to love and support children and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). All of Mosaic International’s work and its Carman International Fellowship program are supported by donors and grants. Daniel Scherer-Emunds served as a Carman International Fellow from August 2022 to December 2023. He looks back upon his time there in this article for Mosaic.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardMosaic, Disability MinistriesComment
Join Lutherans Restoring Creation for 'Sacred Grounds' – Transforming Holy Spaces into Wildlife Sanctuaries
Join Lutherans Restoring Creation for 'Sacred Grounds' – Transforming Holy Spaces into Wildlife Sanctuaries

Lutherans Restoring Creation invites you to be part of meaningful environmental action with upcoming events like "Sacred Grounds" on January 23rd and "Regenerating Life" on February 27th. These events, in partnership with Interfaith Power & Light and ELCA World Hunger, focus on utilizing sacred spaces and land for wildlife-friendly gardening and discussing the role of land in healing our planet. Join the journey towards a more sustainable and connected world.

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ELCA, Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardLutherans Restoring Creation, Climate Change Comment
Arizona Faith Network (AFN) Invites You to Engage in a Year of Spiritual Growth and Advocacy
Arizona Faith Network (AFN) Invites You to Engage in a Year of Spiritual Growth and Advocacy

Explore a year of spiritual growth and advocacy with the Arizona Faith Network's 2024 events. From meditative practices to environmental advocacy and film festivals, AFN offers diverse opportunities for engagement. Join the community in events like the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity and the Black History Month Film Festival to deepen your understanding and impact. Read their full newsletter here.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardEcumenical and Inter-Religious Relations, Arizona Faith NetworkComment
Office of the Bishop Updates: 1/19/2024
Office of the Bishop Updates: 1/19/2024

The Office of the Bishop gathers for an in-person staff meeting, the Ordination and Installation of Pastor Judi Tyler, Jan 21, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Phoenix, and celebrates the 2024 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. We also share photos from the Installation of Pastor David Sivecz and the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Service.

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News, Bishop Hutterer, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardOffice of the BishopComment
Serve, Care, Love: LSSN Invites You to Volunteer in 2024
Serve, Care, Love: LSSN Invites You to Volunteer in 2024

In their latest update, Lutheran Social Services of Nevada (LSSN) shares that their dedicated group of 70 active volunteers is crucial to serving 3500 people monthly. With opportunities in the pantry, senior meals, administration, and special events, there's a place for everyone to contribute. In 2024, they’re expanding ur services, including launching a food rescue truck and the JOURNEY Senior Services Center. Fill out their Volunteer Form, especially if you have special skills to offer, and join them in making a difference.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardLutheran Social Services of Nevada, Hunger, Help WantedComment
Save the Date for our “Embody the Word” Spring Gatherings
Save the Date for our “Embody the Word” Spring Gatherings

Join us at our upcoming Spring Gatherings under the theme “Embody the Word.” Set across various dates and locations, these gatherings are not only meetings but a chance for spiritual growth, learning, and fellowship.

  • Colorado River Conference: Jan 27, 2024, 10am at Good Samaritan at the Lakes in Las Vegas

  • Kino Conference: Feb 3, 2024, 10am at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Tucson

  • Cactus, Capital, Fiesta, Northeast Valley, and Rio Salado Conferences:

    • Feb 4, 2024, 2pm at Living Water Lutheran Church in Scottsdale

    • Mar 17, 2024, 2pm at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Phoenix

  • High Country Conference: Mar 23, 2024, 11 am at Christ Lutheran Church in Sedona

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian Flatgard2024 Spring GatheringsComment
It’s time to nominate students for Lutheran Summer Music
It’s time to nominate students for Lutheran Summer Music

Each year, the primary way that music students find their way to LSM is through the encouragement of their church musician! LSM offers opportunities for musicians of all kinds: brass, winds, strings, percussion, piano, organ, voice, harp, guitar, handbells, and more. Know a young person (grades 8-12) who would benefit from the life-giving and joyful musical community at LSM? Nominate them for LSM today at LSMacademy.org/nominate. 

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsGrand Canyon SynodLutheran Summer Music, Youth and Young AdultComment
The Region 2 Lenten Challenge begins @ lentenchallenge.org
The Region 2 Lenten Challenge begins @ lentenchallenge.org

In 2024, all of the ELCA synods in Region 2 are challenging one another to raise money for ELCA World Hunger in honor of ELCA World Hunger’s 50th year in mission and ministry. The challenge is to pledge to participate in some spiritual and physical practices during Lent and raise funds for ELCA World Hunger. The synod with the most participants wins!

Lent is 40 days to reflect, remember our dependence on God and one another, and look forward to the ways God calls us to be. Adding one or more of these small practices to your observation of Lent might help you feel more connected. A light-hearted challenge like this might help our synods be the Church together, and to see God’s vision and invitation for us to be a church for the world and share the good news of Jesus Christ. Visit lentenchallenge.org to learn more and take the pledge today!

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Grand Canyon Synod, Region 2, NewsBrian FlatgardHunger, ELCA World Hunger, 2024 Lent, 2024 Lenten ChallengeComment