Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada

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Eastern Synod of the ELCIC

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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Reconciling In Christ

The Eastern Synod is a member of Reconciling In Christ (RIC) which advocates for the acceptance, full participation, and liberation of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions within the Lutheran Church. To learn more or to find an RIC congregation near you, please click the button below.

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Pathways for Ministry

Your Eastern Synod Team is committed to providing wrap-around love and accompaniment to Congregations, Ministry Areas and Communities in transition.

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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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Think Again

I picked up a new book. I could only read a few chapters at a time without....well....thinking. Adam Grant's Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know, a...
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CLWR: Gifts From the Heart

Give Gifts from the Heart this Christmas! Canadian Lutheran World Relief’s new Gifts from the Heart catalogue has something to inspire and delight anyone on your list this year. It’s...
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2026 Compensation Schedule

The 2026 Compensation Schedule for Rostered Ministers, Pastoral Supply and Interim Pastors for 2025-2026 is now available. 2026 Compensation ScheduleDownload
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Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada

1 day ago

Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
Our life together in ministry this week. St. James, Elmira ON with Zion MennoniteSt. Matthew’s, Hanover ONTrinity, New Hamburg ONSt. Peter’s, Neustadt ONSt. John’s, Mahone Bay NSSt. Philip’s, Etobicoke ON#myELCIC #advent3 ... See MoreSee Less

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Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada

2 days ago

Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
Prayers arising for those in Sydney, for the families of those who were killed, those injured, all who witness this act of violence, and for the responders.There is no place for antisemitism. Holding all in our hearts and prayers as Hanukkah begins.Check in on your Jewish siblings and communities- ... See MoreSee Less

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Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada

4 days ago

Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
Way to go, Ottawa Lutherans!!!Thank you for your ministry to your neighbour! ... See MoreSee Less
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Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada

6 days ago

Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
Our office will be closed today due to current winter weather conditions which have cancelled school busses across our region. Our Synod Office Team will be working remotely and remain fully available. During office closures, please feel free to email and/or call synod staff as usual. Stay warm and safe! ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
Catching up with some of the photos submitted from across our Synod over the past few weeks: St. Paul’s & Bethesda, Unionville ONMartin Luther, Toronto ONRhenish & Toronto Chinese, Markham ONSt. Peter’s, Brodhagen ONZion, Pembroke ONTrinity, Hamilton ONAugsburg, Brampton ONJOAWEM, Orleans ONMission Committee visits All Saints, Guelph ONSt. Peter’s, Brant ON#myelcic ... See MoreSee Less

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