UPDATE: Pastoral Transition

From Kris Bartanen

Pastor Transition Process

Changes continue to unfold. New Journey’s transition coach, Rev. Phil Gustafson, completed his term as a Grand Canyon Synod coach on April 30. GCS has named Rev. Cherlyne Beck to serve as New Journey’s next transition coach, beginning May 1. Pastor Beck lives in Prescott Valley, AZ, following a distinguished career in various ELCA leadership roles.

Please note that the pastors listed below are presiding and preaching, but not available for pastoral care. For pastoral care or emergencies, Pastor Anna Rieke of Christ the Lord Lutheran Church will be available through May 31. Please see Cindi Brady for contact details.

Thank you, Cindi Brady!

Cindi has been arranging for pastors to preside and preach for NJLC Sunday worship through May and June. This is no small endeavor! Cindi has also arranged for pastoral emergency care volunteers, a role to which our Northeast Valley Consortium friends have stepped up generously. See details below:

Coverage for May

May 3 – Pastor Cherlyne Beck 

May 10 – Pastor Phil Gustafson  

May 17 – Bishop Hutterer 

May 24 – Pastor Phil Gustafson 

May 31st – Pastor Stoney Bowen-Weiszmann  

Coverage for June

June 7 – Deacon Caryl Chamberlain 

June 14 – Pastor Stoney Bowen-Weiszmann 

June 21 – Pastor Sarah Upham-Birdsall 

June 28 – Pastor Wanda Frenchman