The Report of the Reference and Counsel Committee is available on our website, featuring one resolution submitted. An info sheet, not part of the report or resolution, is included as a courtesy to the sponsors. Click here to read more.
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The Synod Assembly is an essential occasion for us to come together, not just as individuals or separate congregations, but as the body of Christ. Our gathering is a time to reconnect, to learn from one another, to share our struggles and triumphs, and to discern the path forward in unity and faith. It is during these meetings that we are reminded that we are not alone, but part of a larger, dynamic community of believers, bound together by our common faith and mission.
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The Grand Canyon Synod Stewardship team has released their updated annual narrative mission plan. This is part of our Proposed Mission Plan for 2024-2025. That full report is available for review in our assembly pages.
We hope you will join us for our final presentation of the Mission Plan prior to Synod Assembly, on Saturday, 5/20/2023, 9am MST/PDT, 10am MDT. Click here to register.
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Under the theme Be Bold in Your Baptism, we gather at Resurrection Lutheran Churchin Oro Valley, Friday and Saturday, June 9 – 10, 2023, for our annual synod assembly.
Registration is now open. Voting members register for $175 through 5/22/2023. Visitors can register for $100, with ministry partner tables available for $100 as well.
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As we prepare for our upcoming Synod Assembly, it's crucial that you receive all the necessary updates and communications from our team. To make sure our emails don't end up in your spam or junk mail folders, please take a moment to add office@gcsynod.org to your contact list.
By adding this email address to your contacts, you'll be better equipped to stay informed about the latest news, schedules, and vital information for the Synod Assembly.
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We invite mission and ministry partners to be a part of our 2023 Assembly. Your work and ministry are vital to our mission and we are excited to help you share part of your story. Please register for a Ministry Partner Table by Monday, May 22, 2023.
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We welcome Sister Lika Macias as our special guest at the 2023 Grand Canyon Synod Assembly.
She is the Director of La Casa de la Misericordia y de Todas las Naciones in Nogales, Mexico.
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Our primary accommodations Fairfield Inn & Suites, is fully booked. We have three alternative hotels lined up, some of which have group rates for the Grand Canyon Synod. Visit our accommodations page for full info.
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As we prepare for our 2023 Grand Canyon Synod Assembly, we again ask your help in sharing your story. Mission and ministry partners to the Grand Canyon Synod are asked to provide your ministry’s story in a way that works best for you
We’ll again feature our stories as stand-alone news items in the lead-up to our assembly. Each story will appear in our blog, Facebook page, and weekly newsletter. We’ll also have an assembly page compiling all our stories.
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We invite resolutions for our 2023 Synod Assembly. Please submit them by the close of business on on Friday, April 21, 2023. More info on our resolutions page or in this PDF.
Questions about resolutions should be sent directly to Mary Beth Baron, chair of the Reference and Counsel Committee, at baronswest@yahoo.com.
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The Nominating Committee invites members of Grand Canyon Synod congregations to prayerfully consider if God is calling them to serve as At-Large Representative, on the Consultation Committee, or on the Committee on Discipline. View more info on our nominations page.
Read MoreUnder the theme Be Bold in Your Baptism, we gather at Resurrection Lutheran Churchin Oro Valley, Friday and Saturday, June 9 – 10, 2023, for our annual synod assembly.
Registration is now open. Voting members can access $150 early bird registration through 4/17/2023. Visitors can register for $100, with ministry partner tables available for $100 as well.
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We welcome Rev. Dr. Anthony Bateza as our special guest at the 2023 Grand Canyon Synod Assembly. Dr. Bateza is a specialist in Martin Luther, moral theology and Christian ethics.
At St. Olaf College, he is the: Associate Professor of Religion; Department Chair of Race, Ethnic, Gender and Sexuality Studies; and Director of Race and Ethnic Studies. Learn more in this post or on our 2023 assembly special guests page.
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We are pleased to welcome Rev. Sara Cutter as our ELCA churchwide representative at the 2023 Grand Canyon Synod Assembly. She serves as the Senior Director for Operational Effectiveness in the Christian Community and Leadership Home Area of the ELCA’s churchwide organization. Learn more in this post or on our 2023 assembly special guests page.
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All members of the Grand Canyon Synod are invited to participate in a Q-&-A Zoom presentation of the 2024-2025 Mission Plan, hosted by Erik Rehms, our Synod Treasurer, and Barbara Carl, our Synod Vice-President. Each session is the same, with two dates to choose from. View the proposed plan here.
Tuesday, 5/16/2023, 5pm MST/PDT, 6pm MDT. Click here to register.
Saturday, 5/20/2023, 9am MST/PDT, 10am MDT. Click here to register.
For those visiting our 2023 assembly, we’ve expanded our list of accommodations. View them all on our accommodations page.
We’ve arranged a special $94/night stay with our primary accommodation, Fairfield Inn & Suites. Click here to book the group rate for Grand Canyon Synod. A limited number of rooms are available, so book early. Valid Thursday, June 8, 2023 – Saturday, June 10, 2023. Last day to book is Sunday, May 7, 2023. After that, there is no guarantee on $94 price.
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Under the theme Be Bold in Your Baptism, we gather at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Oro Valley, Friday and Saturday, June 9 – 10, 2023, for our annual synod assembly.
Registration is now open. Voting members can access $150 early bird registration through 4/17/2023. Visitors can register for $100, with ministry partner tables available for $100 as well.
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As your congregation prepares for its annual meeting, be sure to invite members to attend our 2023 Assembly, Friday-Saturday, June 9 & 10, 2023, at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Oro Valley and the Tucson area. Read more to find out how many voting members you congregation can send.
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During June 8-10, 2023, we gather to connect people and do business at our annual synod assembly. We are pleased to be back at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Oro Valley and the Tucson area. The exact dates and time may be subject to change.
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