Grand Canyon Synod Undertakes Summer Campus Renewal Projects

Spirit in the Desert in Carefree, Arizona, is undergoing essential maintenance and upgrades, including a significant Lock Project to replace nearly 50 guest room locks, inviting community support for this safety enhancement. The Grand Canyon Synod Office will close on July 4, 2025, for Independence Day, reflecting on freedom in Christ and encouraging lives of service and justice. Pastor David Scarlett highlights the southern border crisis as a spiritual assault on America, criticizing the modern church's silence and urging believers to prioritize fearing God over man. Meanwhile, members of the Tohono O’odham Nation in Arizona continue to blend Catholic and Native spiritual traditions, maintaining cultural and religious practices that date back centuries despite historical challenges. Additionally, the Lutheran World Federation's support of sustainable organic farming in Indonesia has empowered local communities, exemplified by Ibu Dewi's transformation into a teacher and leader. These stories collectively emphasize themes of renewal, faith, community engagement, and spiritual resilience.