Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada

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Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada

The Eastern Synod is one of five synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, consisting of 176 congregations and approximately 50,000 baptized members from Sault Ste Marie, Ontario to Halifax, Nova Scotia.

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Black History Month

Black History Month is a time for all of us to both celebrate and uplift the achievements and contributions of African Canadians, as well as recognizing and learning more about the historic and systemic challenges people of african descent were and are still faced with in Canada.

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Discernment Process
National Convention Discernment Process

After 18 years of service leading the ELCIC as national bishop, Rev. Susan Johnson has announced she will be retiring at the conclusion of her current term, which coincides with the 2025 National Convention. To assist the church in this transition, National Church Council (NCC) has thoughtfully considered a discernment process in the lead up to the election of the new national bishop.

ELCIC National Convention Discernment Process
Red Dress
The Red Dress Journey

The Eastern Synod’s Circle for Reconciliation and Justice has been working on a project to engage the entire Synod in awareness, action and a deepening understanding of the impact of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two Spirit People (MMIWG2S+).

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Benevolence
Our Benevolence Story

Our Benevolence Story is new resource highlighting the ways your benevolence offering supports the work of ministry in four key areas: The Wider Church, Martin Luther University College, Congregations and Leaders. This new resource is available in a wide variety of formats to support a variety of distribution methods.

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From The Bishop’s Desk

The Continuous Bonds of God’s Love

My world rocked when my Mom died. It has now been more than 20 years, but the memories are crystal clear.  I knew she was dying, and thanks to the...
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Letter on Non-Binary Safety

Dear friends in Christ:The people of the ELCIC and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, inside and outside the church, know too well how acts of homophobia, transphobia, and biphobia—including religious-induced discrimination— embolden...
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Announcement: Finance & Administration Transition

The Eastern Synod wishes to extend our heartfelt appreciation to Mandi Walker who will conclude her role as Manager of Finance and Administration in the Eastern Synod Office on Thursday, January...
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Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
Letter on Non-Binary SafetyDear friends in Christ: The people of the ELCIC and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, inside and outside the church, know too well how acts of homophobia, transphobia, and biphobia—including religious-induced discrimination— embolden public expressions of hate crimes and violence. Unfortunately, deliberate disinformation takes aim at care and safer spaces for transgender and gender non-conforming youth; hateful rhetoric, discriminatory legislation, and restrictions directly place their health, safety, and well-being at risk.Recently, the 47th President of the United States of America (USA) issued “executive orders” declaring there are only two genders, male and female; banning Transgender people from military service; and ending gender affirming care for anyone under the age of 19.The ELCIC considers these actions to be hostile to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. The ELCIC recognizes that there are more than two genders. These executive orders endanger the lives of Transgender, Non- binary, Genderqueer, Intersex, and Gender Nonconforming persons. While these actions have happened in the USA, we know that the lobby to remove and deny human rights does try to exert influence in Canada, and that some elected leaders in this country have enacted discriminatory laws and policies. The ELCIC is committed to the acceptance, full participation, and liberation of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions within the Church. The ELCIC upholds and celebrates our uniqueness and diversity in God’s family. In 2019, the ELCIC established a task force to guide and encourage the church in addressing ongoing issues of homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia. The task force has a mandate to build awareness of transphobia in church and in society. This work is intended to deepen commitments made by the ELCIC made in the 2011 Social Statement on Human Sexuality, including the call to uphold dignity of all people regardless of gender identity and to meet diverse people with a core sense of respect for the value of each person as a unique child of God.Please join us in:Praying for the dignity and acceptance for all persons, for the safety of those made more vulnerable by recent government actions, for a world where everyone finds loving community, and for God’s guidance in our thoughts, words, and deeds.Providing spaces and opportunities for safe, respectful conversations, where people feel support and love, and experience ongoing formation.Learning more about human rights, terminology, and pathways to liberation for 2SLGBTQIA+ persons.Speaking out against rhetoric that dehumanizes and demonizes anyone made in the image of God, and by promoting accurate information about neighbors and issues of public concern.Advocating for 2SLGBTQIA+ rights at the local, provincial, and federal level.Preparing for the possibility of providing welcome to those fleeing persecution based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.May the God of love and liberation hear our lament. May each of us be bold in our witness. May we all work to bring an end to this attack against people God has named beloved.Yours in Christ,Rev. Susan JohnsonNational Bishop, ELCICRev. Kathy MartinBishop of the British Columbia SynodRev. Patricia SchmermundBishop of the Synod of Alberta and the TerritoriesRev. Dr. Ali ToteBishop of the Saskatchewan SynodRev. Jason ZinkoBishop of the Manitoba/Northwestern Ontario SynodRev. Carla BlakleyBishop of the Eastern Synod#myELCIC ... See MoreSee Less

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In this room is many many years of wisdom!! With gratitude for my time with the retired pastors!! Thankful for your years of ministry !! Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada ... See MoreSee Less

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Our life together in ministry this week!Zion Lutheran & Christ Anglican, Sault Ste Marie, ONTrillium, WaterlooSt. John’s, Elmwood ONSt. Timothy’s, Pembroke ON#myELCIC ... See MoreSee Less

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Black History Month is a time for all of us to both celebrate and uplift the achievements and contributions of African Canadians, as well as recognizing and learning more about the historic and systemic challenges people of African descent were and are still faced with in Canada. To that end, the Racial Justice Committee of the Eastern Synod will be releasing a series of videos over the next three weeks to provide you with opportunities to learn more about Black History Month and listen to racialized perspectives from across the Synod. Learn more by visiting the Eastern Synod website. www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGloXYtDr_w#myELCIC ... See MoreSee Less

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