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Photos from Bishop Hutterer’s Visit

Bishop Hutterer (Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA) spent time with members of the congregation before our service on July 19th to answer questions and concerns.  She spent time helping us understand what it means to be full members of the Synod (which happened just over a year ago), and the many ways in which we can now interact with the Synod and also the ELCA at the national level.  She also answered concerns and let us know that she and the staff at the Synod office are always there to help.

The photos are from the pre-service meeting, and the service itself.  And Bella, Tora’s dog, was also very happy to meet the Bishop!

Worship Service for Sunday, January 18, 2026

… as he watched Jesus walk by, he exclaimed, “Look, here is the Lamb of God!” — John 1

You are invited to join us this week at St. John’s for our weekly 10:30 a.m. service.  Everyone is welcome at St. John’s, no matter where you are on your spiritual journey, and no matter what your faith background may be.  All are welcome! Our service will be led by Fr. Phil Shaw and deacon Dale Gallup.  Continue reading

St. John’s Attends ELCA Grand Canyon Synod Meeting

ELCA meeting June 2018

ELCA aseembly June 2018

This past week (June 13-14), Pastor Mary Piotrowski and Ms. Deb Noel attended the annual assembly of the ELCA Grand Canyon Synod in Tucson, Arizona, representing St. John’s. Pastor Mary and Deb had the happy opportunity to visit with Mrs. Sally Almen (far left), who had visited St. John’s in April with her husband, the current Grand Canyon Synod Bishop, and with Elizabeth A. Eaton, who is the fourth Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (far right). Continue reading