Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada

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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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Behold I Am Doing A New Thing!

The following is an excerpt from Bishop Michael Pryse’s reflection during the Opening Service of Synod Assembly 2021, June 25-26, 2021 Over the course of my ministry, I’ve often been...
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Best Practices for the Safe Resumption of In-Person Worship

Dear Colleagues, Grace and peace be with you! Attached, please find a document outlining my office’s recommended Best Practices for the Safe Resumption of In-Person Worship. We have created this document...
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Orange Shirt Day – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2021

Phyllis Jack Webstad was six years old when she left her community of Stswedcem’c Xgat’tem First Nation to attend St. Joseph Residential School. Like most six year olds, she was excited...
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Over a year ago we told you about St. Paul's plan to redevelop their church property to provide affordable housing! Ground broke shortly thereafter - with big plans for the future!

On September 23 - their new building re-opened!! A partnership between St. Paul's, MennoHomes and Parents for Community Living! Good news for St. Paul's, our church, and the whole community!!

Learn more: https://mennohomes.com/bridgeport-at-lancaster-grand-opening-celebration/

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Our “Virtual” Grand Opening was held on September 23. Learn more about the partners
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Snapshots of our life together in worship on September 26, 2021:

Mt. Calvary, Upper Northfield NS
St. Paul's, Neustadt ON (150th Anniversary)
St. Paul's, Bridgeport (Waterloo) ON (Re-Opening)
Zion, Pembroke ON (Installation Service)
Thirdspace @ Martin Luther University College
Christ, Waterloo ON
St. Peter's, Ottawa ON
St. Mark's, Midland ON

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Today, for the first time since February 27, 2020, we gathered in Schultz Chapel at the Eastern Synod Office for in-person prayer.

Throughout this pandemic we have chosen to pray at our desks, but have refrained from gathering in the chapel. It felt good to be together today!

We continue to pray for congregations, leaders and partners each week. Thank you for praying for us, too!
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In a letter to the church, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) National Bishop Susan Johnson encourages members to observe Thursday, September 30 as Orange Shirt Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

"I invite you to make this a day of quiet reflection, learning and/or participating in a community event," she said in the letter.

The ELCIC National Office will be closed to commemorate the day. Staff will be wearing orange and gathering for a time of reflection on September 29.

"September 30 reminds us that every child matters. It is a day to remember the children who did not return home from residential schools, survivors, families and all who need healing. May God’s grace and unconditional love surround you as you pray, reflect, learn and gather," says Bishop Susan.

The letter concludes with a Prayer of Reflection written by Cari Klaassen. Carolyn (Cari) Klaassen is a long-time member of the ELCIC, a 60’s scoop survivor, an Ojibway woman from the Henley Inlet First Nation, and an Indigenous MDiv student at Vancouver School of Theology (VST).

Read the letter from ELCIC National Bishop Johnson here: https://elcic.ca/news.cfm?article=606
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A piece of St. James, Renfrew goes with them as the congregation begins gathering at their new worship space in the chapel of Trinity-St. Andrews United Church in Renfrew. Darrell Thom, of St. James, created this piece of art using wood from the pulpit of St. James. The legacy of light and love continues!

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Over a year ago we told you about St. Paul's plan to redevelop their church property to provide affordable housing! On September 23 - they re-opened! Good news for St. Paul's, our church, and the whole community!! Learn more: https://t.co/rnmDY3Z9r2 #myelcic
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1/2 A snapshot of our life together in worship on September 26, 2021: Mt. Calvary, Upper Northfield NS; St. Paul's 150th Anniversary, Neustadt ON; St. Paul's Bridgeport Re-Opening, Waterloo ON; Zion (Installation Service), Pembroke ON. #myelcic https://t.co/NVwyli6eq4
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Why do we seek to rewrite the stories of others with our own? How can we help preserve what others hold as sacred?
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Eastern Synod-ELCIC Retweeted · Bishop Michael Pryse @MichaelPryse
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Such a delight to be with @pammcneil13_pam , Darlene Divers and the dear people of St. Paul, Neustadt - part of my first parish - for their 150th today! My heart is full! @ESynodELCIC https://t.co/U2wnhBdaNW
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Eastern Synod-ELCIC Retweeted · Karin Achtelstetter @KarinWaltraut
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Happy birthday, @CanLWR 🌹 https://t.co/AC9RCeNVmS
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Eastern Synod-ELCIC Retweeted · Susan Johnson @NationalBishop
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We pray and give thanks for the return of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor. May God help all detainees find ways to return home. @ELCICinfo
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