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Journey of FaithIt’s easy to measure your faith by private devotion or rules that you think are in the Bible, rather than by how you show up in the world. The unfortunate part is that it can blind people to injustice and sometimes cause them to justify harmful behavior. When your focus is on individual righteousness rather than collective responsibility, you don’t learn how to show up for others—you only care about your own journey. I think vertical morality can bring genuine spiritual depth and discipline, but it has to work in tandem with horizontal ethics. Martin Luther told us that faith without works is dead. Faith without action is incomplete if it isn’t rooted in love for others. Our gospel this week has Jesus telling Andrew and Simon when they asked where he was staying to come and see. The pathway of our life unfolds before us; we have no control of what lies ahead. Remembering we are baptized gives us the assurance that we never walk alone. We are loved. Always keep in mind that God doesn’t love us because we are good; we are good because God loves us. It’s time to show up in the world for the sake of our neighbors. |
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MLK Celebration Worship at King of Glory Lutheran in TempeJoin the Grand Canyon Synod for a spirited MLK Celebration worship service led by a synod-wide choir lifting songs of hope and justice. Together we remember Dr. King’s legacy through Word, music, and a shared commitment to building beloved community. MLK Celebration Worship
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Music From Around the WorldMusic From Around the World at 4pm at Christ Evangelical (918 Litchfield Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85338). An international concert featuring opera, sacred music, and Ukrainian folk & contemporary music.
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A Night of Centering Multiracial Voices Across the ELCAJoin us online or in-person at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Naperville, Ill. on Jan. 20, 2026 from 6-8 p.m. Central time for a night of centering multiracial voices from across the ELCA as we observe the 2026 National Day of Racial Healing (NDORH). Presented by the ELCA in partnership with Augsburg Fortress, this free program will feature intentional storytelling through words and music and provide opportunities for deep listening, reflection and drawing closer together as fellow children of God. Online attendees: No registration is required. A link to join virtually will be available on the NDORH webpage. |
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Growing in Faith - Come and SeeIf you are unfamiliar with the Diakonia program, and would like to hear from graduates and instructors of the program and about the positive influence it can have upon the spiritual lives of our lay people, you are invited to attend one of these events. These events will be held: Saturday, January 24 - Dove Of Peace Lutheran Church, Tucson - from 10 AM - 2 PM. This is a fellowship and learning opportunity for the graduates of the program. The agenda includes a brief program update, a short class provided by one of the GCS Growing In Faith/Diakonia Instructors, lunch and fellowship and a short worship service. Please, "Come and See!" |
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Annual Congregation MeetingSunday, February 1—Annual Congregation Meeting in Werner Hall after worship. A review of the wonderful events from 2025 and a look forward to our hopes and dreams for 2026. |
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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 |
