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.
Grounded in grace of Christ, we encourage, empower, and equip our communities to:
proclaim Jesus from Lutheran teachings;
nurture passionate inclusivity;
live out radical hospitality;
work for justice and mercy, and
cultivate faith-filled relationships with all ages.
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is grounded in God’s promise in the Scriptures to comfort, accompany, and redeem. As Lutherans, we believe that God works through both law and gospel, calling us to serve our neighbors and providing mercy, hope, and joy through Jesus Christ in modern, often unsettling times.