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.

Our Benevolence Story
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From The Bishop’s Desk

A Time of Hygge

December is my favorite month, and Advent is my favorite liturgical season- a time of anticipation and expectation. Images of the church beautifully draped in the shades of blue, contrast...
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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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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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