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Welcome Pastor Jeff!Pastor Jeffery Gallen was born in Denver to an Army Sergeant & his wife. He spent his toddler years in Landstuhl, Germany; his grade school years in Lawton, OK; and when his father retired out of the Army, the family moved back to his mother’s hometown of Milwaukee, WI. The years in Milwaukee saw Jeff graduating from Don Bosco HS, attending Concordia College in Milwaukee for one year, meeting his wife-to-be, Renae, and enlisting in the Army as a Chaplain’s Assistant, becoming stationed in San Antonio, TX after military schooling... ..... The next AF assignment brought us to Yokota AB in Japan, where we had the pleasure of participating in the 100th anniversary of the Lutheran Church in Japana, and the privilege of meeting Billy Graham, not to mention a wonderful living and travel experience. Following our three years there, Jeff concluded his military career with 4 years at Luke AB here in AZ. The family was growing, and were happy here, so when early retirement was offered, Jeff took advantage of it & we settled here in the Phoenix area permanently. Pastor Jeff then took a call to CELC in Goodyear, serving for 26 years. |
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Annual Ministry Team reports due Jan. 4th!As 2025 draws to a close, let's take a look back at all the wonderful events that have happened in 2025 and then look forward to your hopes and dreams for 2026. We ask that each ministry/project/team within the congregation fill out a form that is compiled into our Annual Report which is distributed in January & reviewed during our Annual Meeting at the end of January. Completed reports are due to office by Sunday, January 4th, but please get it to me as soon as you are able, Thanks! If you have any questions, please contact the office. |
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Upcoming EventsSunday, January 4 - Bible study in the conference room after worship. Thursday, January 8 - PrimeTimers Luncheon at 12:30pm in Werner Hall. Everyone is invited to join us for pasta and meatballs, & fellowship. Please sign up to provide your favorite type of pasta noodle, salad, garlic bread, or dessert. Bring a new friend, we welcome everyone. Questions, contact Susan Kingsborough 520-237-2313. Saturday, January 10 - Come and help us take down all the Christmas decorations and put the christmas tree away, starting at 9am. |
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Possibilities in Partnership: Exploring New Ways to Be Church TogetherMany congregations across our synod are feeling the weight of this season. Rising costs, fewer rostered leaders, and ongoing building and maintenance needs can make it harder to focus on what draws us together in the first place—sharing the good news of God in Jesus Christ... The Grand Canyon Synod invites rostered ministers and lay leaders into a synod-wide conversation focused on partnership, creativity, and faithful imagination. Rather than beginning with answers, we will begin with listening—learning from leaders who are already experimenting with new ways of connecting and cooperating across congregations, and exploring resources that can guide us into the future God is opening before us. Join us for a Zoom gathering on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 6:00 pm (MST), 5:00 pm PST. Registration is required. Please register in advance using the Zoom link below. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the meeting. |
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Sunday WorshipWelcome into our community today as we seek to follow the one who gathers us. We gather in the unity of Christ and are all invited to the Lord’s Table. He is the host —we are all guests. We celebrate that Jesus came to us and continues to come to us. In faith we receive the body and blood of our Lord and Savior. We believe that he did this “for you.” Join us in-person, on Facebook Live at Beautifulsaviortucson, and on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88641186563 Meeting ID: 886 4118 6563 and Passcode: 188820 |
