Pima Love Notes

Pima Love Notes

By: Sue Jensen, Outreach Would you like to fill some time during these long, hot summer days and be a blessing to others, all while staying safe at home? The Pima County Health Department is asking for help from the Tucson community for its recently launched “Pima...
Do you know Jacklyne?

Do you know Jacklyne?

Jacklyne Volpe is the TVLC Communication Coordinator. What’s a typical day like for you? As part of the TVLC Communication Team, Jacklyne contributes to the creation of the weekly email newsletter, The TVLC Connect. She also creates on-campus posters for events and...
Grand Canyon Synod Council News

Grand Canyon Synod Council News

 By: Sue Jensen, Grand Canyon Synod Council Member The Grand Canyon Synod staff is working diligently during this time of great uncertainty. While the pandemic has required some changes in method, it has not prevented the synod from pursuing its mission. Bishop...
Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse

Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse

By: Sue Jensen, Outreach Many countries, including the United States, have reported an increase in domestic violence amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Fear of contracting a rampant and dangerous disease, financial insecurity, stress, and general uncertainty about the future...
Mental Health Minute: “THEN SINGS MY SOUL. . .”

Mental Health Minute: “THEN SINGS MY SOUL. . .”

By: Dani Kolsrud, Mental Health Rep. So, can our souls sing? There is are no scientific studies that communicate that the soul can sing. But the very essence of the word “soul” implies the soul listens, hears, and responds. The dictionary defines the word “soul” as...
Bishop’s Letter: A Pandemic of Brokenness

Bishop’s Letter: A Pandemic of Brokenness

By: The Rev. Deborah K. Hutterer, Bishop Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA Dear Church, These are daunting moments. To be honest, I don’t know where to start. I can’t find adequate words to address the deep anger, anxiety, anguish, and grief spreading through our world...