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Grand Canyon Synod

Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Goodyear, AZ, is a member of the Grand Canyon Synod.  The Grand Canyon Synod is one of 65 synods in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The ELCA is a church of more than 4 million members who actively participate in God’s work in the world. We believe that we are freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor.

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There are approximately 89 congregations in the Grand Canyon Synod, including new mission starts. The territory of this synod is the State of Arizona; the counties of Clark, Esmeralda, Lincoln, and Nye in the State of Nevada; and New Promise Lutheran Church, in St. George, Utah.

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Click here to obtain more information about the Grand Canyon Synod.

Synod Assembly
Rooted in God's Story

Would you like an opportunity to represent CELC at the Grand Canyon Synod Assembly, June 11-13, 2026? Beth and Patsy Blankenship have already volunteered to serve as our delegates. Patsy will serve as a youth delegate. We still have an opening for one more adult delegate. More information may be found at the assembly websitePlease talk with Carol Moonan, Council President if you are interested in this opportunity. Registration and mileage are covered by CELC.

Community Recipe Book

As part of the 2026 Synod Assembly under the theme “Rooted in God’s Story,” the Grand Canyon Synod is creating a community recipe book — Rooted at the Table. This is more than a cookbook. It is a collection of memory. Of culture. Of faith passed around tables. Click here for more information on submitting a recipe to this community recipe book. Reach out to Beth Blankenship if you need help submitting your recipe.

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