The Office of the Bishop staff gives thanks, travels, and works on year-end projects. We also share a photo from the recent First Call retreat with Region 2.
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The Office of the Bishop staff takes time to give thanks this upcoming week. We also share photos from the Latin American Consultation with ILM President Roberto Trejo Haager, Trinity Lutheran’s 75th anniversary, and the Grand Canyon Women of the ELCA convention.
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Welcome our new Transition Coach, Pastor Phil Gustafson, an experienced leader and Coordinator of ELCA Coaches in the Grand Canyon Synod, and join us in thanking Pastor Glenn Zimbelman for his exceptional service. Pastor Phil is set to continue guiding our community through transformative times.
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In addition to synod council and other meetings, the Office of the Bishop staff visit congregations celebrating significant anniversaries: Trinity Lutheran (75 years), Epiphany of Christ Lutheran Church (50 years), and Maricopa Lutheran (10 years).
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The Office of the Bishop staff travels for meetings, planning and conversation, as well as attends online meetings. We also share photos from Living Hope’s 75th Anniversary Celebration and Holy Closure.
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Bishop Hutterer travels for the Holy Closure of Living Hope Lutheran Church in Las Vegas on Reformation Sunday, attends the Grand Canyon Synod Retirees Retreat, Oct 30, 2023 – Nov 1, 2023, attends a California Lutheran University Board Meeting, and participates in a Latin American Consultation with President Roberto Trejo Haager ILM, and Pastor Sandy Jones.
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The Office of the Bishop prepares for and attends a number of events, including: the Ordination and Installation of Glenn Schrader, Oct 22, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: 2023 Bishop's Fall Gathering, Oct 23, 2023 – Oct 25, 2023 ; and First Call Theological Education following the gathering.
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Bishop Hutterer attends the seating of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Las Vegas, while other staff travels to preach and check in with synod leaders.
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The Office of the Bishop staff preaches, reads and converses, gathers with Mission Developers, reviews financial accounts, updates news, and maintains day-to-day-operations. We also share photos from Peace, Peoria and celebrating Pastor Ryan Hersch’s 20th anniversary of ordination, and our latest synod council meeting.
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Members of the Office of the Bishop travels and preaches, and prepares for upcoming gatherings.
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The Office of the Bishop gathers with the synod council, and hots the Application Webinar for Grand Canyon Synod's Project Support and ACTS Grants, Sep 26, 2023, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM. We also share photos from the Sierra Pacific Synod election.
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In upcoming days, the Office of the Bishop travels for meetings, and continues with ongoing daily, weekly, and monthly work. We also share photos of Bishop Hutterer’s recent High Country Conference visit and the Installation of Rev. Ken Miller.
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In upcoming days, Bishop Hutterer travels to the High Country Conference and Colorado River Conference for installations and to meet with leaders.
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Leaders from the Office of the Bishop participated in various meetings and discussions, highlighting ongoing worship activities, engagement with support groups, and mission-focused initiatives. We also share a photo of the Bishop with Rev. Naomi Hartman, Lutheran Church of Foothills, Tucson.
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Traveling for work and vacation are on the staff schedule, as well as developing resources for synod leaders. We also share a photo from the Rostered Leaders of Color Cohort retreat.
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Some members of the Office of the Bishop staff attend the Rostered Leaders of Color Cohort retreat, travel for meetings and vacations and family, and maintain smooth operations.
We also share photos from our in-person office gathering, and the Ordination and Installation of Wyatt Linde.
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The Office of the Bishop staff gathers for an in-person synod staff meeting, attends other meetings and maintains operations of the office.
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The Office of the Bishop staff travels the synod, and attends the Ordination and Installation of Wyatt Linde, Aug 9, 2023, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Resurrection, Oro Valley.
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The Office of the Bishop staff takes some vacation time and maintains day to day operations.
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The Office of the Bishop staff travels and attends meetings this week, as well as takes some vacation time. We also share photos from the recent Rostered Ministers Gathering in Phoenix.
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