Rooted at the Table: Recipes and Stories from Across Our Synod

From Kris Bartanen

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If you wish to access the recipe collection compiled for the 2026 Synod Assembly, the link is here. Rooted at the Table: A Synod Recipe Project — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA

Kris Bartanen and Jane Stoss represented New Journey at the assembly meeting. The featured speaker, Rev. Tim Brown, presented on “Stewardship in the Scriptures” and led Bible study on the topic of generosity. We also attended workshops on “Coaching as Developing a Meaningful Story,” led by Pr. Phil Gustafson, and on “Congregational Vitality,” led by Karen Olson (Christ the Lord) and Pr. Mark Myers (Holy Spirit Lutheran). Nanette Christofferson, Love of Christ; and Pr. David Pavesic, GCS Director of Evangelical Mission. All the 2026 assembly information is available here: 2026 Assembly — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA.

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