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Interfaith Action in Arizona: Events, Advocacy, and Opportunities Ahead — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA

5+ hour, 33+ min ago  (241+ words) Arizona Faith Network (AFN) continues to bring people of faith together across traditions to build understanding, strengthen democracy, and serve our communities. This week's newsletter highlights a wide range of opportunities for learning, connection, and action across Arizona. AFN offers…...

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For What Shall We Pray? — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA

6+ hour, 19+ min ago  (214+ words) For peace and reconciliation among the nations, especially in Iran, Lebanon, Gaza, South Sudan, Ukraine, and Venezuela" For the Artemis crew and all who are guiding the mission" For protests in the West Bank against death penalty laws" For victims…...

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2+ hour, 38+ min ago  (14+ words) LWF Easter Message 2026: Leaving behind our old self'Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA...

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Good Friday message: God is on our side — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA

2+ hour, 42+ min ago  (96+ words) Good Friday message: God is on our side'Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA Good Friday message: God is on our side In this year's Good Friday message, Oberkirchenrat Michael Martin, a member of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Council, invites…...

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Light, Doors, and Sightlines: A Practical Step Toward Safer Spaces — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (597+ words) As part of our 2026 Congregational Security & Preparedness series, we turn to one of the most practical and immediate steps any congregation can take: a simple walk-through of your building and grounds. No new budget. No major planning process. Just a…...

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Still Time to Gather: Las Vegas Spring Gathering Set for April 11 — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (257+ words) There is still time to gather. The final 2026 Spring Gathering for the Grand Canyon Synod will take place: Saturday, April 11 | 10:00 a.m. Good Samaritan Lutheran Church. Windmill, (Las Vegas) All rostered ministers, lay leaders, and congregational members are invited to attend'no matter…...

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Faith Lens: The Interruption of Easter — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (762+ 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. Jesus had interrupted their lives with the call to follow him. It was an interruption that…...

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March Mission Support Memo: Post-its Create Shared Encounters — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (260+ words) Our March2026 Mission Support memo takes us into a two-day training on Facilitation Fundamentals by our ELCA innovation team. It's a room full of ELCA staff from across the country, across churchwide units, in all levels of positions. Read to hear…...

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“This Is the Night of Salvation”: Join the Great Vigil of Easter at Faith Lutheran, Phoenix — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (231+ words) Saturday, April 4 at 7 p.m. 801 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85014 "This is the night of salvation." Faith Lutheran Church in Phoenix invites all to gather for The Great Vigil of Easter'the central and most ancient celebration of the Christian year'on Saturday, April…...

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The Joy of Alleluia | Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry | Easter 2026 — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (258+ words) In his Easter message (download: bit.ly/4c9zxv4 ) , Presiding Bishop Curry says that even though we consider ourselves to be an Easter church, we must remember that we are also a Lenten church, a time when we live in uncertainty, waiting…...