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On May 26, 2006, The Rev. Steve Talmage was elected as the third Bishop of the Grand Canyon Synod. The Grand Canyon Synod met in Assembly in Tucson, Arizona from May 24-26th. |
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Pastor Talmage served as pastor of Peace Lutheran Church in Peoria, AZ for sixteen years prior to his election. He has also served as assistant pastor and pastor in Tucson. He graduated from the University of Arizona and Wartburg Theological Seminary. Bishop Talmage will assume office in August of 2006 |
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Revision as of 00:00, 29 May 2006
The Grand Canyon Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is a synod, or diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
Michael J. Neils, former bishop of the Grand Canyon Synod, resigned on January 26, 2006, following admission of sexual misconduct involving another woman. This admission also has led to divorce proceedings with his wife of 35 years. Rev. Alton Zenker has assumed duties as interim bishop of the synod until a permanent bishop can be elected during the synod assembly, May 24 - May 26, 2006, in Tucson, Arizona. The new bishop will serve a six year term, through May of 2012.
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On May 26, 2006, The Rev. Steve Talmage was elected as the third Bishop of the Grand Canyon Synod. The Grand Canyon Synod met in Assembly in Tucson, Arizona from May 24-26th.
Pastor Talmage served as pastor of Peace Lutheran Church in Peoria, AZ for sixteen years prior to his election. He has also served as assistant pastor and pastor in Tucson. He graduated from the University of Arizona and Wartburg Theological Seminary. Bishop Talmage will assume office in August of 2006