In this report, Santa Cruz Lutheran in Tucson updates us on their audio/visual upgrade for live streaming, made possible partially with help from a Grand Canyon Synod Grant.
Read MoreIn this report, Native American Urban Ministry in Phoenix updates us on their expansion of their online ministry and Christian education, made possible partially with help from a Grand Canyon Synod Grant.
Read MoreIn this report, La Sagrada Familia in Phoenix updates us on their expansion of their youth and women’s ministries, made possible partially with help from a Grand Canyon Synod Grant.
Read MoreIn this report, Central Lutheran in Arizona City and Casa Grande updates us on their seventh year of Adult Community Education (ACE), made possible partially with help from a Grand Canyon Synod Grant.
Read MoreIn this report, Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Tucson shares an update on their GRACE Center which serves multiple organizations that the congregation supports through its Community Connections Team (LSS-SW, TIHAN, ICS, YOTO, etc.) as well as adding the Golden Ranch and NorthWest Fire Community Assistance Program, made possible partially with help from a Grand Canyon Synod Grant.
Read MoreIn this report, Lord of Grace Lutheran in Tucson provides an update about their new live-streaming system, made possible partially with help from a Grand Canyon Synod Support Grant.
Read MoreThanks to a gift from Ascension Lutheran Church in Paradise Valley honoring the legacy of member Orpha Hoganson, Manna Grants are available for new and continuing projects that work to alleviate hunger and demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion in leadership and decision-making.
All organized congregations, New Starts, Synodically Authorized Worshipping Communities (SAWCs), and Special Ministries of the Grand Canyon Synod are eligible to apply by the 7/31/2022 deadline. More info at gcsynod.org/manna-grant.
Read MoreIn this report, Holy Trinity Lutheran in Chandler provides an update about their shower/bathroom renovation for those in the I-HELP program.
Read MoreIn this report, Lord of Grace Lutheran in Tucson provides an update about their new live-streaming system, made possible partially with help from a Grand Canyon Synod Support Grant.
Read MoreIn this report, Spirit of Hope Lutheran in Mesa shares that their upgrades to their PC and audio and video hardware is complete, with help from a Grand Canyon Synod ACTS Grant.
Read MoreThe ELCA World Hunger Team invites applications for Domestic Hunger Grants. Visit this FAQ page about applying. Applications are open April 18–May 20, 2022.
Read MoreLutheran Church of the Foothills, Tucson shares a video for their synod assembly report. The congregation received a grant from the Grand Canyon Synod to construct their audio/visual booth.
Read MoreThe ELCA World Hunger Team invites applications for Domestic Hunger Grants. Visit this FAQ page about applying. Applications are open April 18–May 20, 2022.
Read MoreELCA World Hunger will host a Zoom webinar April 6 at 10am MST/PST to review granting priorities and cover the basics of applying for ELCA World Hunger’s 2023 Domestic Hunger Grants. To join us for this virtual event, please register here for a Zoom link. The webinar will be recorded and accessible via the Domestic Hunger Grant FAQ page.
Visit the Domestic Hunger Grants page and this FAQ page about applying.
Read MoreRegistration for ELCA World Hunger’s 2023 Domestic Hunger Grants opens March 18, 2022! ELCA World Hunger congratulates those partners in ministry awarded a 2022 Domestic Hunger Grant and all those continuing grants with us this year. Visit the Domestic Hunger Grants page and this FAQ page about applying.
Read MoreGrand Canyon Synod pastors who have been ordained for 10 years or less are encouraged to apply for a Scholarship for International Travel Grant by March 1, 2022. Six scholarships of $6,000 over three years are available.
Read MoreThe application period for 2022 ELCA World Hunger Education and Networking Grants will open in early Spring. Get notified when the application opens by subscribing to the ELCA World Hunger blog.
Read MoreThe National Fund for Sacred Places is a grant-making program that provides capital grants ranging from $50,000 to $250,000 as well as wrap-around support services to congregations undertaking once-in-a-generation preservation project.
Join us for an introductory webinar on January 26th, 2022 at 10am MST, 9 am PST, to learn more about the program and whether your sacred place (or any of the sacred places in your community or judicatory) may qualify. Register here!
Read MoreWith gratitude to God and in the spirit of continuing education and adventure, a “Scholarship for International Travel” program has been established for Grand Canyon Synod pastors who have been ordained for 10 years or less. Six scholarships of $6,000 over three years is available.
This scholarship program is being made available by a synod pastor and spouse because they are grateful for such experiences in their own lives and ministries, and want to make similar opportunities available to others. The fund will be administered by the Grand Canyon Synod.
Read MoreWe rejoice in the actions and gifts of the many ministries of the Grand Canyon Synod, which are the warp and weft of our life as church together. Because of your benevolence, we are able to achieve many things, including providing $202,874 for 30 grants to ministries in our synod.
Read more about the grants and who received them in this post.
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