MaryBeth LaMont

The weather is heating up again, and it’s time to prepare for Summer Connections, a casual gathering at someone’s home, a community room, or the church to get together, share a meal, and stay cool.

The main dish and beverages are provided by the host. Everyone else is invited to bring a side dish, dessert, bag of chips, etc., as you are able. We have plenty to share and would love your company, even if you come foodless. Connections begin at 6 pm, but come whenever you can:

· Wed, June 4— Lori Zurcher, Terry Anderson, & Beth Wootten at ULC’s Campus Center

· Wed, June 25—Dena & Jim Trangsrud and Jerry & Jean Park at the Campus Center

· Wed, July 16—Ruth Wootten and Dorothy & Dick McCune at Friendship Village
(There will be Pickle Ball!)

· Wed, July 30—Ray & Mindy Kimball at their home

Thanks to Beth Wootten for coordinating this. If you would like to host a Summer Connection, please contact Beth at bethwootten@hotmail.com or 480-459-0410.

Sunday, June 1:

• NO FORUM.
• 10:00 am Sunday Worship (Sanctuary/Livestream).
• 11:00 am Coffee & Refreshments (Sanctuary).

Tuesday, June 3:

• 8:00 pm AA (Campus Center).

Wednesday, June 4:

• 6:00 pm Summer Connections (Campus Center).

Thursday, June 5:

• 8:00 pm AA (Campus Center).

Sunday, June 8:

• 9:00 am Forum (Campus Center Library).
• 10:00 am Sunday Worship (Sanctuary/Livestream).
• 11:00 am Coffee and Refreshments (Sanctuary).

The Grand Canyon Synod is honored to host the 2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly, taking place July 28–August 2, 2025, at the Phoenix Convention Center. This event, held every three years, is the primary decision-making gathering of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, where representatives from across the church meet for worship, communal discernment, and essential decision-making.

As the host synod, we have a unique opportunity to extend our hospitality and support this important work on behalf of the entire church. To make this possible, GCS is calling on up to 100 volunteers to join them between July 26 and August 2, 2025. Volunteers will play a vital role in helping the event run smoothly and welcoming our ELCA family to Phoenix.

Click here for an updated chart of the volunteer roles and shifts left available. If you feel called to help, please visit gcsynod.org/cwa where you can find more info about the event, volunteer roles & descriptions, and the sign-up link. Thank you!