Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada

Member church of the Lutheran World Federation

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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.

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.

Our Benevolence Story
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From The Bishop’s Desk

Mirrors, Windows and Sliding Glass Doors

Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop is a professor emerita of education at The Ohio State University, known as the mother of multicultural children’s literature. Bishop writes about children’s literature using the...
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Leaders speak out on Al Ahli Hospital attack

April 15, 2025 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.  Psalm 46:1 Your solidarity, prayers, heartfelt thoughts, and kind words are a source of strength...
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Congregational Redevelopment Services Announcement

The Eastern Synod announces changes to our Congregational Redevelopment Services. Rev. Jennifer Hoover has accepted a new call to Parish Ministry and will be stepping down from her role as the...
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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
Alleluia! Christ is Risen!Bishop Carla Blakley, Rev. Adam Snook, Rev. Christie Morrow-Wolfe and the whole Eastern Synod Staff wish you a very Blessed Easter! ... See MoreSee Less

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Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada

2 weeks ago

Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
Our Eastern Synod life together over the past few weeks:ELCIC & ELCA Solidarity Delegation to the ELCJHLLay Retreat WorshipLay RetreatSt. Paul’s, Moserville ONTrinity, Walkerton ONZion, Pembroke ONSt. Paul’s, Bridgewater NSRedeemer, North Bay ONZion, Stratford ONCLWR Board Meeting#myELCIC ... See MoreSee Less

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