Wednesday 23, 2017 – Looks like everyone had a great time. Folks joined in worship with the praise band after dinner.
News
Student of the Month – Rachel Knoche
Name: Rachel Knoche
Year of School: Junior
Hometown: Colorado Springs,CO
What is your favorite part of LCM? The culture. I appreciate that LCM welcomes everybody regardless of background. I think diversity of thought is the most important factor in good conversation and LCM helps foster an environment welcoming of these discussions.
Why would you encourage others to check out LCM? I would encourage others to check out LCM if they are looking for a place to meet kind and welcoming people.
What is your best memory at LCM? My freshman year I was able to go on the San Diego trip and it was an awesome experience! I had great conversation on the drive there where I got to know some amazing people.
What is one thing you are looking forward to this year? I am most looking forward to the San Diego trip this year because I wasn’t able to go last year!
Demolition and Rebuilding of the Fireplace Area
Bishop Talmage Preaches at ULC Before Retiring as Bishop
Bishop Steve Talmage of the Grand Canyon Synod left office July 31, 2017, to serve as Senior Pastor of Love of Christ Lutheran Church in Mesa.
His last sermon as bishop was at University Lutheran Church. Bishop Steve and wife Barbara have been members here during most of his eleven years as bishop.
Son Craig had been our Campus Ministry Associate for three years.
We are grateful for Bishop Steve’s leadership in our synod and for the partnership of he and Barbara in our congregation.
Rev. Dr. Lowell Almen is our interim Bishop as of August 1, 2017.
2017 Grand Canyon Synod Assembly
Lori Zurcher writes, “I had the honor of being asked to attend the annual assembly held June 9-10 at the Love of Christ Lutheran church in Mesa this year. Thanks to those of you who supported this event. I say it was an honor because I saw a side of the ELCA Lutheran church I have never experienced first-hand. It was also an honor because it was the last session conducted by Bishop Talmage, who exudes exceptional amounts of love for Lutherans, the ministry, and Jesus Christ. He lead the opening on Friday themed, “Called to Lead”. What an exemplary man to talk about leadership. …” Download the entire report in PDF by Clicking Here.