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Bishop Carla
Welcome Bishop Carla

The Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) welcomes our new Bishop, Rev. Carla Blakley. Bishop Blakley’s ordination was hosted by St. Matthew’s, Kitchener ON on Saturday, September 28 at 2pm. A recording of the event can be viewed by clicking the button below!

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Season of Creation
Season of Creation

The Season of Creation is a time to renew our relationship with our Creator and all creation through celebration, conversion, and commitment together. During the Season of Creation, we join our siblings in the ecumenical family in prayer and action for our common home.

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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.

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Let there be Greening

From June 20 to 22, 2024, the Eastern Synod gathered under the ELCIC’s triennial theme “Let there be greening!” It’s a beautiful theme, a prayer that speaks to me about...
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Bishops’ Company Gathering 2024

The Bishops’ Company for Mission was established in 2003 as a gathering of lay people whose financial generosity helps to support mission and ministry activities of the Eastern Synod, above...
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A Joint Statement from Bishop Michael Pryse and Bishop-Elect Carla Blakley

Grace and peace to you!  We are writing to provide you with a quick update with regard to the transition between the tenure of Bishop Michael and Bishop-Elect Carla as...
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Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada

6 days ago

Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
We wish our colleague and sibling in Christ, Rev. Doug Reble, a blessed and peaceful retirement! Today marked Doug's last day in the Eastern Synod Office. We give thanks for the many gifts he has shared with our Synod over the past 11 years in this role, as well as during the many years he served as a parish pastor. Doug's ministry is one of profound pastoral care, exceptional mentorship, passionate preaching, and deep faith. Rev. Christie Morrow-Wolfe will now oversee the Candidacy and Call portfolios. Happy Retirement, Doug! #myELCIC ... See MoreSee Less

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Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada

7 days ago

Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
Our life together in ministry this week:Bishop Carla’s Ordination at St. Matthew’s, Kitchener ONBurlington Anglican Lutheran Church, Burlington ONOur Saviour, Owen Sound ONSt. John’s, Montreal QCTrinity, Windsor & St. Paul’s, Leamington ONZion, Phillipsburg ONSt. Matthew’s, Hanover ONChrist, Waterloo ONFaith, St. Catharines ONMartin Luther, Toronto ONSt. Matthew’s, Mildmay ONSt. Paul’s, Richmond Hill ON**Please note: more Ordination photos will be made available soon!**#myELCIC ... See MoreSee Less

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Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada

7 days ago

Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation(Orange Shirt Day)September 30"Celebrate the hope and joy of every child. Tell the stories of resistance that make us stronger"#myELCICToday, September 30, we lift up Orange Shirt Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.Let us pray: ... See MoreSee Less

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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
St. Matthew’s is ready to welcome you to the Ordination of Rev. Carla Blakley as the new Bishop of the Eastern Synod! Join us today at 2pm! ... See MoreSee Less
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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
The Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) is excited to invite you to join us in prayer and celebration as we welcome our new Bishop, Rev. Carla Blakley.Bishop Blakley’s ordination will be hosted by St. Matthew’s, Kitchener ON on Saturday, September 28 at 2pm. The ordination will also be livestreamed.hawkeyefilms.ca/stmatts-ordination/A recording of the ordination service will be made available on our YouTube Channel within a few days. #myELCIC ... See MoreSee Less

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