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The Grand Canyon Synod is one of 65 synods in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). We believe that we are freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. The territory of this synod is the State of Arizona; the counties of Clark, Esmeralda, Lincoln, and Nye in the State of Nevada; and New Promise Lutheran
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Global Refuge: Bilal’s Holy Work of Welcome — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (347+ words) Five years after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan and the U.S. withdrawal forced tens of thousands of people to flee, Global Refuge is sharing the story of Bilal—an Afghan athlete, refugee and case manager who now helps welcome others to…...
Faith Lens: Holding Conviction and Practicing Welcome — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (983+ words) Faith Lens is a weekly Bible study that engages youth and young adults in connecting world events with the Bible, faith, and everyday life. In Romans 14, Paul turns from love, the focus at the end of chapter 13, to welcome. It…...
Choir Director Wanted at Mount Olive in Lake Havasu City — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (156+ words) Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, is seeking a Choir Director to lead three choirs and help shape the congregation’s musical life and worship. The Choir Director will lead rehearsals and performances for Mount Olive’s Chancel Choir,…...
Living Water: Worshiping With the Watersheds That Sustain Us — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (156+ words) The Season of Creation, observed September 1 through October 4, invites congregations to give thanks for water and examine the environmental justice questions surrounding it. The Rev. Nancy Wright connects baptism, Jesus’ promise of living water and the watersheds that sustain every…...
Jazz Vespers Supports Hunger Action at Mount of Olives in Phoenix — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (258+ words) Gather for music, worship and service at Jazz Vespers on Sunday, September 13, at 5:30 p.m. Beth Lederman will be joined by her group, Jazz con Alma, for this monthly fundraising event supporting Mount of Olives Lutheran Church’s ministry to neighbors experiencing hunger....
For the Common Good: A Lutheran Resource for Election Season — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (472+ words) As communities across the Grand Canyon Synod prepare for the fall 2026 elections, congregations are invited to download and use For the Common Good: Prayers and Resources for Congregations in Public Life. The 17-page resource offers Lutheran theological grounding, worship materials…...
LAMA Update: Voting, Oak Flat, Hunger Action, and Ways to Get Involved — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (367+ words) The September 8 newsletter from Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona (LAMA) brings together advocacy alerts, election resources, Hunger Action Month opportunities, and several upcoming events for Lutherans and other people of faith across Arizona. LAMA, an advocacy ministry of the Grand Canyon…...
A Warning from Grace Lutheran in Kingman: Protecting Churches from Check Fraud — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (550+ words) Grace Lutheran Church in Kingman recently discovered that several contribution checks mailed to the congregation had been stolen and cashed by someone else. Police, the U.S. Postal Service, and fraud departments at several banks are involved. Grace’s experience is an important…...
Discover Fresh Fundraising Ideas for Youth Ministry — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (172+ words) Youth ministry leaders, volunteers, parents, and congregational teams are invited to a free SYAT Collective Zoom conversation on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, at 10 a.m. Participants will share and explore creative, technology-savvy ways to raise money for mission trips, the ELCA Youth Gathering, airfare…...
Mosaic: Supporting Individuals with IDD When Emotions Run High — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA
1+ week, 2+ day ago (79+ words) Mosaic: Supporting Individuals with IDD When Emotions Run High Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA When emotions run high, simple moments can quickly become overwhelming, making what a caregiver does next important. Mosaic Direct Support Professional Brandon Pace says de-escalation…...