Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
Consisting of 182 member congregations and 50,000 baptized members. Eastern Synod is made up of seventeen Ministry Areas from Sault Ste. Marie Ontario to Halifax Nova Scotia
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All About Relationship
For most of my time in ordained ministry, I have been privileged to participate in efforts to build and nurture our Full Communion relationship with the Anglican Church of Canada. ...
Spotlight
A COVID-19 Update (July 6, 2021)
Dear colleagues, In some ways, these early days of July have left me feeling the same as I felt last summer. Once again, many of our congregations are in the...
Newsletter
Building a Better Budget
Every three years, several hundred rostered ministers, lay delegates and visitors, representing congregations across the territory of the Eastern Synod, gather over several days for inspiring worship, stimulating educational experiences,...
Latest News
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COVID-19 Update (Ontario)
Dear Siblings in Ministry, As anticipated, Premier Ford and the Medical Officer of Health have announced revised gathering limits for...Read More -
The Praxis of Holy Communion in a Hybrid Model
Our "OK...What's Next" conversation continues on July 8 @ 6:30pm EDT. We will be joined by Rev. Dr. Kimberlynn McNabb...Read More -
Rev. Dr. Mark Harris to serve as a Congregational Redevelopment Advisor
Photo by Mirko Petricevic, Martin Luther University College Dear Friends, I am delighted to inform you that the Eastern Synod...Read More
Upcoming Events
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International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
August 21, 2021 12:00 am -Read More
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Today is the United Nations International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples.
The theme for 2021 is, "Leaving No One Behind: Indigenous Peoples And The Call For A New Social Contract."
Join us in learning more: https://www.un.org/en/observances/indigenous-day
#IndigenousDay #myELCIC
The theme for 2021 is, "Leaving No One Behind: Indigenous Peoples And The Call For A New Social Contract."
Join us in learning more: https://www.un.org/en/observances/indigenous-day
#IndigenousDay #myELCIC
A snapshot of our life together in worship on Sunday, August 8, 2021:
Resurrection, Halifax NS (Making Friendship Bread)
St. John's, Petawawa ON
St. Philip's, Etobicoke ON
Zion, Sault Ste. Marie ON
#myelcic #breadoflife
Resurrection, Halifax NS (Making Friendship Bread)
St. John's, Petawawa ON
St. Philip's, Etobicoke ON
Zion, Sault Ste. Marie ON
#myelcic #breadoflife
A snapshot of our life together in worship on Sunday, August 1, 2021:
Martin Luther, Ottawa ON
Shared Ministry - Brodhagen, Zurich, Windsor & London ON
St. Paul's, Bridgewater NS
St. Peter's, Kitchener ON
Please feel free to share your pictures in the comments.
#myelcic
Martin Luther, Ottawa ON
Shared Ministry - Brodhagen, Zurich, Windsor & London ON
St. Paul's, Bridgewater NS
St. Peter's, Kitchener ON
Please feel free to share your pictures in the comments.
#myelcic
Virtual Camp at Camp Lutherlyn! Register now and check it out!
A snapshot of our life together in worship on Sunday, July 25, 2021:
Christ, Maynooth ON
Rhenish, Toronto ON
St. Michael’s Finnish, Montreal QC
St. Paul’s, Magnetawan ON
We invite you to add photos from you worship in the comments.
#myELCIC #loavesandfishes
Christ, Maynooth ON
Rhenish, Toronto ON
St. Michael’s Finnish, Montreal QC
St. Paul’s, Magnetawan ON
We invite you to add photos from you worship in the comments.
#myELCIC #loavesandfishes
1. Thank You Letter on Praise Appeal from the National Bishop National Bishop Susan Johnson has written a letter to the members of the ELCIC, thanking all for their partnership in ministry and asking for continued support in the 2021 ELCIC Praise Appeal. ELCIC congregati...
1. Thank You Letter on Praise Appeal from the National Bishop National Bishop Susan Johnson has written a letter to the members of the ELCIC, thanking all for their partnership in ministry and asking for continued support in the 2021 ELCIC Praise Appeal. ELCIC congregati...
10 hours ago
An excellent article that also represents what many of our @ESynodELCIC @ELCICinfo female colleagues have experienced! It's been tough for all of us but they have carried a particularly heavy burden! Give them all your love and support! https://t.co/KK7LHBRIbc
An excellent article that also represents what many of our @ESynodELCIC @ELCICinfo female colleagues have experienced! It's been tough for all of us but they have carried a particularly heavy burden! Give them all your love and support! https://t.co/KK7LHBRIbc
1 day ago
#TheCanadaLutheran arrived today! 😄 Great to read about Trillium's witness on inclusion and equality in it! God is LOVE!
#myELCIC #ESynodELCIC @Trillium_Luthrn https://t.co/ixsL9oKFZ2
#TheCanadaLutheran arrived today! 😄 Great to read about Trillium's witness on inclusion and equality in it! God is LOVE!
#myELCIC #ESynodELCIC @Trillium_Luthrn https://t.co/ixsL9oKFZ2
1 day ago
What's in a word? The word 'virtual' means 'simulated' and 'almost or nearly'. It can also mean that which is transmitted over a computer network. Which of these meanings is more true for you? If both meanings.... 1/3
@NationalBishop @MichaelPryse @ESynodELCIC @ELCICinfo
What's in a word? The word 'virtual' means 'simulated' and 'almost or nearly'. It can also mean that which is transmitted over a computer network. Which of these meanings is more true for you? If both meanings.... 1/3
@NationalBishop @MichaelPryse @ESynodELCIC @ELCICinfo
2 days ago
The UN-appointed @IPCC_CH published a new report today summarizing the latest authoritative scientific information about global warming. Here are five important takeaways. #cdnpoli #IPCCReport https://t.co/eWDkI4LXbB
The UN-appointed @IPCC_CH published a new report today summarizing the latest authoritative scientific information about global warming. Here are five important takeaways. #cdnpoli #IPCCReport https://t.co/eWDkI4LXbB
2 days ago
Today is the @UN International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. The theme for 2021 is, "Leaving No One Behind: Indigenous Peoples And The Call For A New Social Contract." Join us in learning more: https://t.co/a4AmaKEjpS #IndigenousDay
Today is the @UN International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. The theme for 2021 is, "Leaving No One Behind: Indigenous Peoples And The Call For A New Social Contract." Join us in learning more: https://t.co/a4AmaKEjpS #IndigenousDay
2 days ago
A snapshot of our life together in worship on Sunday, August 8, 2021: Resurrection, Halifax NS (Making Friendship Bread); St. John's, Petawawa ON; St. Philip's, Etobicoke ON; Zion, Sault Ste. Marie ON. #myelcic #breadoflife https://t.co/8xlbpohWJo
A snapshot of our life together in worship on Sunday, August 8, 2021: Resurrection, Halifax NS (Making Friendship Bread); St. John's, Petawawa ON; St. Philip's, Etobicoke ON; Zion, Sault Ste. Marie ON. #myelcic #breadoflife https://t.co/8xlbpohWJo