For What Shall We Pray?

For peace in our world, especially in Gaza and Israel, Ukraine and Russia, Syria, Sudan, Myanmar, Lebanon, and all areas of conflict…
For renewed commitments to de-escalation and diplomacy between nations…
For the work of the COP19 biodiversity summit and for increased global commitment to halt and reverse nature loss…
For Nobel Peace Prize awardee Nihon Hidankyo and for the organization’s activism against nuclear weapons, and for all survivors of the atomic bomb…
For continued relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts following Hurricanes Helene and Milton…
For safe and easy access to early voting locations, and for safety for all election workers…
For all physicians, medical personnel, and health care professionals…

ELCA, Prayers, SpotlightBrian FlatgardOctober 16, 2024ELCA Worship, For What Shall We PrayComment

Prayers for Community Lutheran Church in Bullhead City

We uplift and pray for Rev. Tim Eighmy and the people of Community Lutheran Church in Bullhead City, part of the Colorado River Conference.

Grand Canyon Synod, Prayers, SpotlightBrian FlatgardOctober 15, 2024Community Bullhead City, Colorado River ConferenceComment

Prayers for Bethany Lutheran Church in Scottsdale

We uplift and pray for Rev. Sandy Jones and the people of Bethany Lutheran Church in Scottsdale, part of the Northeast Valley Conference.

Grand Canyon Synod, Prayers, SpotlightBrian FlatgardOctober 15, 2024Bethany Scottsdale, Northeast Valley ConferenceComment

Ordination celebrations: October 18–24, 2024

This week we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:

Rev. Paul Gregory, Hospice Family Care, Mesa, who celebrates 38 years on October 19.
Rev. Susanne Havlic, who celebrates 28 years on October 20.
Rev. David Swan, who celebrates 51 years on October 21.
Rev. Mitchell Eickmann, who celebrates 40 years on October 22.
Rev. Linda Brown, who celebrates 13 years on October 22.
Rev. Glenn Schrader, Our Saviour’s, Tucson, who celebrates 1 years on October 22.
Rev. Amalia Vagts, Our Saviour’s, Tucson, who celebrates 3 years on October 23.

Grand Canyon Synod, News, SpotlightBrian FlatgardOctober 15, 2024Ordination AnniversariesComment

Region 2 Spotlight: Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary

Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary (PLTS), located in Berkeley, California, is the only Lutheran seminary in the western United States. As a founding member of the Graduate Theological Union and a Reconciling in Christ (RIC) institution, PLTS prepares leaders for a diverse and changing world through various degree and certificate programs. Learn more about how PLTS can equip you to transform communities and lead with faith at PLTS’s website.

Spotlight: Advocating for Indigenous Rights with the Lutheran World Federation

On this Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we highlight the Lutheran World Federation’s commitment to advocating for indigenous rights globally. Through initiatives like the “Pathways to Equality” project in Namibia, their advocacy handbook, and participation in global human rights councils, the LWF continues to work for justice, dignity, and the empowerment of indigenous communities worldwide.

Global Church, News, SpotlightBrian FlatgardOctober 14, 2024Lutheran World FederationComment

Healing Through Truth: ELCA’s Indigenous Ministries and Tribal Relations

The ELCA’s Truth & Healing Movement calls for the church to confront its colonizing past and move toward healing. With support from the Association of American Indians and Alaska Natives of the ELCA, this movement focuses on advocacy, cultural learning, and spiritual reconciliation. Discover how you can get involved in this important journey of faith and justice at ELCA.org/indigenous.

Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Lifting Up Native American Ministries in Our Synod

In celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the Grand Canyon Synod lifts up Native American Urban Ministry in Phoenix and the Navajo Lutheran Mission in Rock Point, AZ. Both ministries serve as powerful examples of faith and service, providing spiritual and material support to Native American communities. We honor their efforts and the Indigenous people whose land we now inhabit.

Lutheran World Federation newsletter

News, Global Church, SpotlightBrian FlatgardOctober 11, 2024Lutheran World FederationComment

Ordination celebrations: October 11–17, 2024

This week we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:

Rev. John Biggs, Saved By Grace, Pahrump, who celebrates 11 years on October 13.
Rev. Steven Kruse, New Covenant, Scottsdale, who celebrates 39 years on October 13.
Deacon Gloria Owens, who celebrates 37 years on October 13.
Rev. Daniel Hoeger, All Saints, Phoenix, who celebrates 35 years on October 15.
Rev. Douglas Dill, Mountain View, Phoenix, who celebrates 9 years on October 17.
Rev. Julia Sprenkle, American, Sun City, who celebrates 14 years on October 17.

View all our ordination anniversaries here.

Grand Canyon Synod, News, SpotlightBrian FlatgardOctober 10, 2024Ordination AnniversariesComment

Office of the Bishop Updates: 10/9/2024

The Office of the Bishop prepares for the Bishop’s Fall Gathering and attends Prayer Vigils for Peace During the 2024 Election Season at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Tucson, Oct 14, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM, as well as the Installation of Rev. Daniel Volkmann at All Saints Lutheran in Phoenix, Oct 13, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

News, Bishop Hutterer, Grand Canyon Synod, SpotlightBrian FlatgardOctober 10, 2024Office of the BishopComment

For What Shall We Pray?

For peace in our world, especially in Gaza and Israel, Ukraine and Russia, Syria, Sudan, Myanmar, Lebanon, and all areas of conflict…
For those in the path of Hurricane Milton, and for continued recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene…
For first responders and essential personnel…
For all working to educate, research, and mitigate the effects of climate change…
In thanksgiving for the work of scientists and researchers, especially new Nobel Prize winners…
For those grieving political violence in southern Mexico…
For victims of gun violence, domestic violence, abuse, and bullying…
For Jewish communities preparing for Yom Kippur, and for all acts of repentance and forgiveness…
For Hindu communities celebrating Durga Puja and Dussehra…

ELCA, Prayers, SpotlightBrian FlatgardOctober 8, 2024ELCA Worship, For What Shall We PrayComment

Prayers for Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Tucson

We uplift and pray for Rev. David Pavesic and the people of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Tucson, part of the Kino Conference. Visit their site at beautifulsavior.net.

Grand Canyon Synod, Prayers, SpotlightBrian FlatgardOctober 7, 2024Beautiful Savior Tucson, Kino ConferenceComment

Prayers for Desert Cross Lutheran Church in Tempe

We uplift and pray for Rev. Andrea Cain, Rev. Thaddeus Book and the people of Desert Cross Lutheran Church in Tempe, part of the Fiesta Conference. Visit their site at desertcross.org.

Grand Canyon Synod, Prayers, SpotlightBrian FlatgardOctober 6, 2024Desert Cross Tempe, Fiesta ConferenceComment

Lutheran World Federation newsletter

News, Global Church, SpotlightBrian FlatgardOctober 4, 2024Lutheran World FederationComment

Lutheran World Federation newsletter

Photo: For the tenth time, LWF World Service has organized the Talent competition "Kakuma Got Talent in Kakuma refugee camp, Kenya. The event fosters creativity, boosts morale, and offers a sense of normalcy amid the challenging conditions of the camp.
Finland: searching for religious identity in a shifting society
Africa: “In Christ, we are one body”
Africa: Perspectives for an inclusive, just and intergenerational church
New York: Faith leaders call for true and transformative peace
LWF and Taizé: Crafting unity and hope from refugee camp sand
Myanmar: LWF reassures churches after Typhoon Yagi
Greenland: a church and people in rapid transformation
10 years “Kakuma Got Talent”
2026 call for member church projects includes training
‘Global Faith Unfiltered’ priorities: Creation groans but hope inspires action, by Rev. Jussi Luoma
Cameroon: Trusting others to lead for church growth, by Rev. Delphine Fongeh Nsufor

News, Global Church, SpotlightBrian FlatgardOctober 3, 2024Lutheran World FederationComment

Ordination celebrations: October 4–10, 2024

This week we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:

Rev. Nanette Christofferson, Love of Christ, Mesa, who celebrates 5 years on October 5.
Rev. Kimberly Sterner, who celebrates 38 years on October 5.
Rev. Thomas Morrison, who celebrates 46 years on October 10.

Grand Canyon Synod, News, SpotlightBrian FlatgardOctober 3, 2024Ordination AnniversariesComment

Office of the Bishop Updates: 10/2/2024

The Office of the Bishop implements projects and ideas for our in-person staff meeting, and we also share photos from the latest synod council meeting and the the Tanque Verde Lutheran Church 50th Anniversary.

News, Bishop Hutterer, Grand Canyon Synod, SpotlightBrian FlatgardOctober 3, 2024Office of the BishopComment

For What Shall We Pray?

For peace in our world, especially in Gaza and Israel, Ukraine and Russia, Syria, Sudan, Myanmar, Lebanon, and all areas of conflict…
For renewed efforts for peace at the anniversary of the current violence in the Middle East on October 7…
For communities devastated by hurricane and flooding, especially in Florida, Tennessee, and North Carolina…
For extreme heat in California and for all suffering negative effects of climate change…
For grieving families following a school bus fire in Thailand…
For renewed commitment to compassion and the common good…

ELCA, Prayers, SpotlightBrian FlatgardOctober 2, 2024ELCA Worship, For What Shall We PrayComment

Prayers for Faith / La Fe Lutheran Church in Phoenix

We uplift and pray for Rev. Jonathan Linman, Rev. Verónica Alvarez and the people of Faith / La Fe Lutheran Church in Phoenix, part of the Capital Conference. Visit their site at faithalive.com.

Grand Canyon Synod, Prayers, SpotlightBrian FlatgardSeptember 29, 2024Faith Phoenix, Capital ConferenceComment

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