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Bishop Carla
Welcome Bishop Carla

The Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) welcomes our new Bishop, Rev. Carla Blakley. Bishop Blakley’s ordination was hosted by St. Matthew’s, Kitchener ON on Saturday, September 28 at 2pm. A recording of the event can be viewed by clicking the button below!

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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.

Our Benevolence Story
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Old Made New

 I love autumn, the hues of color, burnt orange, burgundy, deep green and shades of brown. The turning of the seasons is a brilliant reminder of the cycle of life....
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Bishop Michael Retires

It is with immense thanksgiving, that the Eastern Synod family wishes a Happy Retirement to Bishop Michael Pryse. Today is Bishop Michael's last day in the Synod Office. At age...
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Lutherans Mobilizing for Climate Justice

Article written by Rafael Rodriguez and Étienne Eason for www.happyeconews.com. “The battle to limit temperature rise to 1.5 degrees will be won or lost in the 2020s.” These are the words...
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It is with immense thanksgiving, that the Eastern Synod family wishes a Happy Retirement to Bishop Michael Pryse. Today is Bishop Michael's last day in the Synod Office. At age two he was adopted and moved to Kitchener, Ontario where he was baptized at St. Philip Evangelical Lutheran Church. Upon graduation from High School, he studied at Wilfrid Laurier University and subsequently enrolled in Waterloo Lutheran Seminary (now Martin Luther University College) where he graduated with a Master of Divinity Degree in 1985. Bishop Michael served as pastor in Mildmay, Neustadt and Burlington, Ontario before accepting a call to serve as an Assistant to the Bishop. In 1998, he was elected to serve as Bishop of the Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada. Bishop Michael has remained fervently committed to the cause of Christian unity and continues to be a strong advocate for increased ecumenical and multi-faith co-operation. Bishop Michael has served faithfully as the Bishop of the Eastern Synod for 26 years. During that time he has visited countless congregations while also providing exceptional support and care to rostered and lay leaders. He is a loving husband, proud father and grandfather, loyal friend, compassionate colleague and a beautifully beloved child of God. Please join us in offering heartfelt thanks to Bishop Michael as he sets out on this next chapter of life and ministry!Thanks and Amen!#myELCIC ... See MoreSee Less

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Wishing all our Hindu, Sikh, and Jain friends a joyous Diwali! May this upcoming Festival of Lights bring you peace, prosperity, and happiness. ... See MoreSee Less

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Lutheran Mobilizing for Climate ChangeArticle written by Rafael Rodriguez and Étienne Easonwww.happyeconews.com“The battle to limit temperature rise to 1.5 degrees will be won or lost in the 2020s.” These are the words of UN Secretary General António Guterres, echoed by Michael Pryse, former bishop of the Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC), in his report to our assembly last June. The theme of the synod’s assembly was Let There Be Greening, and with this in mind, the Eastern Synod felt compelled to act.The Eastern Synod is vast, with member churches spanning from Sault Ste. Marie in the west to Halifax in the east. Our organization covers so much of Canada’s geography, population, and economy, making it uniquely situated to organize climate action. Inspired by the ELCIC’s Task Force on Carbon Neutrality and in light of the planet’s urgent need, the synod voted overwhelmingly to create a group to help address the climate crisis. This group met shortly after the end of our assembly, and we have been consistently working since then to do our part in creating awareness and opportunities for advocacy in member churches.Read More Here: happyeconews.com/lutherans-mobilizing-for-climate-justice/#myELCIC ... See MoreSee Less

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Earlier this month, Deacon Sherry Coman began a brand new series of conversations with guests reflecting on what we mean by the word, 'spirituality.' How can so many diverse meanings be found in the one term?Over the coming months, we will continue to explore the relationship between 'spirituality' and 'religion,' and what is meant by the term, "spiritual, but not religious." What are your own meanings of the word?Join us on Oct. 30 at 1:00 p.m., with our next guest Dr. Ara Parker, a psychotherapist working in the area of expressive arts therapy, and with a passion for the arts and spirituality. The event is free, but registration is required. See you then!us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIudemurDguE9WVSWKko6OS5rlCRue0QO0i ... See MoreSee Less

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The ELCIC is hosting a series of online workshops on starting conversations addressing racism in the church. Assistant to the bishop for diversity, equity and inclusion, Carmen Ramirez will lead the four racial justice workshops on November 12 and 21. The four sessions are intended to be taken consecutively. Download the workshop flyer here: elcic.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Racial-Justice-Workshops-flyer-2c.pdf ... See MoreSee Less

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