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A Prodigal God
Earlier this spring I had occasion to preach on the story of the prodigal son. And as I reflected on that day’s gospel lesson, I kept asking “who is the...
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COVID-19 Best Practices (June 2022)
Grace to you and peace, With the arrival of warmer weather, many congregations are actively planning for a fulsome schedule of summer activities and events. Some of these cherished programs...
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Rev. Jennifer Hoover To Serve As Next Congregational Redevelopment Advisor
Bishop Pryse is delighted to announce that the Eastern Synod Officers have issued a Call to Specialized Ministry to the Rev. Jennifer Hoover to serve as our next Congregational Redevelopment Advisor. Pastor...
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Our life together in ministry on Sunday, June 26, 2022:
Advent, Toronto ON
Trinity, Hamilton ON (1 Year Anniversary of Amalgamation)
St. Peter’s, Kitchener ON ( Happy Retirement, Peter Nikiforuk, Music Director)
First, Toronto ON (In-Kloo-Siv Voices Gospel Choir)
Augsburg, Brampton ON
Christ, Peterborough ON
St. Paul’s, Bridgewater NS
Zion, Stratford ON
#myelcic
Advent, Toronto ON
Trinity, Hamilton ON (1 Year Anniversary of Amalgamation)
St. Peter’s, Kitchener ON ( Happy Retirement, Peter Nikiforuk, Music Director)
First, Toronto ON (In-Kloo-Siv Voices Gospel Choir)
Augsburg, Brampton ON
Christ, Peterborough ON
St. Paul’s, Bridgewater NS
Zion, Stratford ON
#myelcic
Canadian Lutheran World Relief and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada are calling on all Canadians to pray for those suffering through the current hunger crisis, and to give generously in support of the needs of all those affected.
CLWR has joined its partners in the Humanitarian Coalition in an urgent response to the hunger crisis that is affecting millions of people in sub-Saharan Africa.
Drought and the effects of climate change have put millions of small-scale farmers and the families they feed at risk of hunger. The COVID-19 pandemic increased the pressure, causing great difficulties for agriculture and supply chains in places like Ethiopia, Somalia and South Sudan.
And now, the Ukraine crisis and its effect upon agricultural production has plunged this region of Africa into a historic hunger crisis. 50 million people are on the brink of starvation unless we act quickly and collectively.
That is why we are asking you today to help provide emergency assistance in the form of food, water and livelihoods support. You can donate at www.clwr.org/hungercrisis or by calling 1-800-661-2597 (Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:00pm CST) and with the 1:1 matching fund provided by the Canadian government, the impact of your gift will increase further still.
Please give what you can and pray for all those who are affected by this hunger crisis.
CLWR has joined its partners in the Humanitarian Coalition in an urgent response to the hunger crisis that is affecting millions of people in sub-Saharan Africa.
Drought and the effects of climate change have put millions of small-scale farmers and the families they feed at risk of hunger. The COVID-19 pandemic increased the pressure, causing great difficulties for agriculture and supply chains in places like Ethiopia, Somalia and South Sudan.
And now, the Ukraine crisis and its effect upon agricultural production has plunged this region of Africa into a historic hunger crisis. 50 million people are on the brink of starvation unless we act quickly and collectively.
That is why we are asking you today to help provide emergency assistance in the form of food, water and livelihoods support. You can donate at www.clwr.org/hungercrisis or by calling 1-800-661-2597 (Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:00pm CST) and with the 1:1 matching fund provided by the Canadian government, the impact of your gift will increase further still.
Please give what you can and pray for all those who are affected by this hunger crisis.
The June 24, 2022 edition of our Eastern Synod Weekly is now available!
Check it out: https://mailchi.mp/8c9db3f528f2/introducingthe-eastern-synod-weekly-13661341
If you haven't already done so, stay connected by subscribing to our mailing list!
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Check it out: https://mailchi.mp/8c9db3f528f2/introducingthe-eastern-synod-weekly-13661341
If you haven't already done so, stay connected by subscribing to our mailing list!
#myELCIC
On this National Indigenous Peoples Day, let us pray...
Today is #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay, a day intended to strengthen and encourage us in daily practices and actions for truth, healing and reconciliation.
As people of faith, we remain committed to the work of #TruthandReconciliation.
As a way of preparing for this day, thank you to those who have gathered to read and discuss the book #FiveLittleIndians by Michelle Good.
In addition, worship resources have been prepared by the Circle for Reconciliation and Justice for use in congregations this Sunday: https://easternsynod.org/event/national-indigenous-peoples-day/
Bishop Susan has also issued a letter to the church in which she reminds us of the urgent need for action: https://elcic.ca/2022/06/20/national-indigenous-peoples-day-june-21/
If you are a former residential school student in distress or have been affected by the residential school system and need help, please know that Residential Schools Crisis Line (1-866-925-4419) is available 24 hours a day to provide support.
#myelcic
As people of faith, we remain committed to the work of #TruthandReconciliation.
As a way of preparing for this day, thank you to those who have gathered to read and discuss the book #FiveLittleIndians by Michelle Good.
In addition, worship resources have been prepared by the Circle for Reconciliation and Justice for use in congregations this Sunday: https://easternsynod.org/event/national-indigenous-peoples-day/
Bishop Susan has also issued a letter to the church in which she reminds us of the urgent need for action: https://elcic.ca/2022/06/20/national-indigenous-peoples-day-june-21/
If you are a former residential school student in distress or have been affected by the residential school system and need help, please know that Residential Schools Crisis Line (1-866-925-4419) is available 24 hours a day to provide support.
#myelcic
ELCIC National Bishop Susan Johnson has written to the church in advance of National Indigenous Peoples Day, June 21, a day “intended to strengthen and encourage us in daily practices and actions for truth, health and reconciliation.” The full letter follows. Download a pdf of the letter here. A...
ELCIC National Bishop Susan Johnson has written to the church in advance of National Indigenous Peoples Day, June 21, a day “intended to strengthen and encourage us in daily practices and actions for truth, health and reconciliation.” The full letter follows. Download a pdf of the letter here. A...
If you missed this conversation on mandatory voting, check it out (starting at 42:58) at https://t.co/kb3YYU6wyU
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1/2 Our life together in ministry on Sunday, June 26, 2022: Advent, Toronto ON; Trinity, Hamilton ON (1 Year Anniversary of Amalgamation); St. Peter’s, Kitchener ON ( Happy Retirement, Peter Nikiforuk, Music Director);
First, Toronto ON (In-Kloo-Siv Voices Gospel Choir). https://t.co/vIXK6ibewi
First, Toronto ON (In-Kloo-Siv Voices Gospel Choir). https://t.co/vIXK6ibewi
It was wonderful to be with the people of Trinity, Hamilton for today's first anniversary celebration! @ESynodELCIC https://t.co/Pq2vhxW1Se
A fantastic morning with Pastor Mike and the good people of Christ, Peterborough! Pastor Mike and I have a common story: our first calls were in the Maynooth/Raglan Parish, after which we moved to Mahone Bay for our second calls. It was great to catch up! #myelcic https://t.co/KBp0IQHfCA
We laughed
We cried
We prayed
We praised…wow did we praise and how could we not!
Thank you Peter, for walking with us along the way for 33 amazing years.
@ESynodELCIC @ELCICinfo https://t.co/nO6H2aC7A6
We cried
We prayed
We praised…wow did we praise and how could we not!
Thank you Peter, for walking with us along the way for 33 amazing years.
@ESynodELCIC @ELCICinfo https://t.co/nO6H2aC7A6
Dear @ELCA and @episcopal_news , our partners in the United States, we pray for you and the whole country in the midst of these two landmark Supreme Court decisions.
