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.

“Seeds of Hope” Resources
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
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

Through the dark, into the light

I walked through hell and into heaven. Literally. I visited the UNESCO World Heritage site in Lalibela, Ethiopia, in December of 2021. Eleven rock-hewn monolithic churches, architecture and engineering wonders...
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Letter to Mark Carney P.C., M.P. Prime Minister of Canada

Bishop Susan Johnson (ELCIC) and Archbishop Anne Germond (ACC) wrote a letter to the Prime Minister regarding Israel's ongoing attacks on the Palestinian people. Both leaders are calling on the...
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Seeds of Hope

Letter from the Bishop I have a lilac bush next to my deck. Year after year, I watch the seemingly dead branches begin to come to life. Small buds expand,...
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Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada

1 week ago

Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
We’re on our way! Follow along as the Eastern Synod Queer Committee takes over our stories for the weekend! And if you’re in Toronto and want to join us:Worship Meet Up: First Lutheran (116 Bond on Sunday @ 10:30am)Parade Meet Up:Corner of Aylmer and Young (Sunday @ 1:30pm)Happy Pride🌈The Eastern Synod has registered and will be marching in the 2025 Toronto Pride Parade on Sunday, June 29 at 2pm! Join Bishop Carla, Pastor Adam and members of the Eastern Synod Queer Committee for this wonderful event! You can find out more here: easternsynod.org/faith-in-action/queer/#pridemonth #pridetoronto Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada ... 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
The Eastern Synod of the ELCIC extends a heartfelt welcome to Primate-Elect the Rt. Rev Shane Parker! Thanks be to God! As full communion siblings in ministry, we pray for our The Anglican Church of Canada friends as they journey toward the days ahead. #myELCICWith thanksgiving, we announce the election of the Rt. Rev. Shane Parker as the 15th Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada. We give thanks for the laity, clergy and bishops of the General Synod who discerned in prayer and faith; for the nominees who offered themselves in trust; and for the Diocese of Ottawa, which will also enter a time of transition. Bishop Shane will be installed as Primate during Closing Worship on Sunday, June 29. Join us via livestream at gs2025.anglican.ca/live as we pray for his ministry and for the whole Church. ... See MoreSee Less

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Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada

3 weeks ago

Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
Our life together in ministry this week!Trillium, Waterloo ONSt. Timothy’s, Pembroke ONCamp Lutherlyn Board MeetingSt. Mark’s, Kingston ONOttawa Valley Area GatheringSt. David’s, Orillia ON#myELCIC ... See MoreSee Less

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3 weeks ago

Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
Do the warmer days make you dream of going to camp? Well...you're in luck!Camp Lutherlyn is looking for a CAMP CHAPLAIN for the week of July 20-25! Please contact suebird98@hotmail.com if you think you can help! ... See MoreSee Less

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