Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
Consisting of 175 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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In Defence of St. Nick
Although we know very little about Nicholas, the Bishop of Myra, there is no disputing the fact that he has become one of the most popular saints of the Christian...
Spotlight
January “Close-Of-Books”
Perseverance seems to be a good word to sum-up the year, 2021. A greatamount of perseverance has been needed as we continue to live in and with the Covid-19 pandemic...
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COVID-19 Update (January 24, 2022)
Dear Colleagues, When I communicated with you at the beginning of this month, it was my counsel that all churches across our synod should pause their in-person worship until the...
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International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust
January 27, 2022 12:00 am -Read More
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CALLING ALL YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS!!
There is still time to register!
Join us for an interactive discussion with young adult climate scientist and COP 26 delegate, Katarina Kuhnert!
January 27 @ 6:30pm EST
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There is still time to register!
Join us for an interactive discussion with young adult climate scientist and COP 26 delegate, Katarina Kuhnert!
January 27 @ 6:30pm EST
bit.ly/YAYAClimate
A snapshot of our life together in worship on January 23, 2022:
Christ The King, Whitby ON
Peace, Pickering ON
St. John's, Montreal QC
Trinity, Sudbury ON.
#myelcic
Christ The King, Whitby ON
Peace, Pickering ON
St. John's, Montreal QC
Trinity, Sudbury ON.
#myelcic
The following communication was sent to all Rostered Leaders, Chairpersons, and Congregations on behalf of Bishop Michael Pryse:
Dear Colleagues,
When I communicated with you at the beginning of this month, it was my counsel that all churches across our synod should pause their in-person worship until the end of January. I was encouraged to see that the vast majority of congregations chose to do so. Thank you for your continued commitment to the health and wellbeing of your neighbours and communities. This is, indeed, an act of love.
As the regulations within our four provinces begin to lessen, with children returning to school and businesses re-opening, I would encourage you to extend the pause of in-person gatherings for an additional two weeks. This will allow time for the projected peak of the Omicron Variant, and for the public health effects of the lessening of restrictions to become better known. As such, should current trends continue, I would recommend that congregations wishing to resume in-person worship consider doing so with a February 20, 2022 target date. As always, please be sure to consult with your local public health for regulations specific to your region.
I, and my colleagues in the office, remain available to support you as we navigate the days ahead. We are in the early stages of planning a Synod Wide Pentecost service (more information will be available soon); and have scheduled a series of zoom meetings with rostered leaders in the days ahead. Additional opportunities for lay and rostered leaders to gather virtually for learning and conversation are also available.
I am cognizant of the fact that this recommendation will bring relief to some of you and consternation to others. You are, of course, free to either accept or disregard my counsel. I do, however, feel compelled to provide it to you and do so with love, prayers and all best wishes for your continued health and wellbeing and that of the communities with whom you serve.
God's peace be with you!
Bishop Michael
Dear Colleagues,
When I communicated with you at the beginning of this month, it was my counsel that all churches across our synod should pause their in-person worship until the end of January. I was encouraged to see that the vast majority of congregations chose to do so. Thank you for your continued commitment to the health and wellbeing of your neighbours and communities. This is, indeed, an act of love.
As the regulations within our four provinces begin to lessen, with children returning to school and businesses re-opening, I would encourage you to extend the pause of in-person gatherings for an additional two weeks. This will allow time for the projected peak of the Omicron Variant, and for the public health effects of the lessening of restrictions to become better known. As such, should current trends continue, I would recommend that congregations wishing to resume in-person worship consider doing so with a February 20, 2022 target date. As always, please be sure to consult with your local public health for regulations specific to your region.
I, and my colleagues in the office, remain available to support you as we navigate the days ahead. We are in the early stages of planning a Synod Wide Pentecost service (more information will be available soon); and have scheduled a series of zoom meetings with rostered leaders in the days ahead. Additional opportunities for lay and rostered leaders to gather virtually for learning and conversation are also available.
I am cognizant of the fact that this recommendation will bring relief to some of you and consternation to others. You are, of course, free to either accept or disregard my counsel. I do, however, feel compelled to provide it to you and do so with love, prayers and all best wishes for your continued health and wellbeing and that of the communities with whom you serve.
God's peace be with you!
Bishop Michael
Have you registered for "OK...What's Next?"
The Centre for Spirituality and Media (Martin Luther University College) and the Eastern Synod invite you to join us as we discuss how the #COVID19 pandemic has changed our understanding of church.
January 25 @ 6:30pm EST.
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkd-quqjktGdAh2ZvuTZVW2n9G81YE6ypv
#myelcic
The Centre for Spirituality and Media (Martin Luther University College) and the Eastern Synod invite you to join us as we discuss how the #COVID19 pandemic has changed our understanding of church.
January 25 @ 6:30pm EST.
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkd-quqjktGdAh2ZvuTZVW2n9G81YE6ypv
#myelcic
When planning for Assembly 2022 began two years ago, it was with an eager desire to gather in Calgary to celebrate 20 years of full communion, and deepen and grow the relationship between our two churches.
When planning for Assembly 2022 began two years ago, it was with an eager desire to gather in Calgary to celebrate 20 years of full communion, and deepen and grow the relationship between our two churches.
CALLING ALL YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS!! There is still time to register! Join us for an interactive discussion with young adult climate scientist and COP 26 delegate, Katarina Kuhnert! January 27 @ 6:30pm EST. https://t.co/UwDKktGiNQ #myelcic https://t.co/TuX8VSHsfh
A snapshot of our life together in worship on January 23, 2022: Christ The King, Whitby ON; Peace, Pickering ON; St. John's, Montreal QC; Trinity, Sudbury ON. #myelcic https://t.co/LIrlZAeFx0
A COVID-19 Update (Jan 24, 2022) from Bishop Michael: https://t.co/9pB94nRRfN https://t.co/1DlS72cq88
Discounted fees for Luther students and Luther #alumni
5 professional hours
Details and registration at: https://t.co/ybwfqZHf6Z
@LundAtLuther @ESynodELCIC @MichaelPryse @NationalBishop @ELCAnews @crpontario
#grief #loss #ambiguousgrief #psychotherapy #COVID https://t.co/9AAQpvXbK7
5 professional hours
Details and registration at: https://t.co/ybwfqZHf6Z
@LundAtLuther @ESynodELCIC @MichaelPryse @NationalBishop @ELCAnews @crpontario
#grief #loss #ambiguousgrief #psychotherapy #COVID https://t.co/9AAQpvXbK7
Have you registered for "OK...What's Next?" @LutherCSM and @ESynodELCIC invite you to join us as we discuss how the #COVID19 pandemic has changed our understanding of church. January 25 @ 6:30pm EST. Register: https://t.co/OXZEgT1ep1 #myelcic https://t.co/B902RRJcR2
An update on planning for Assembly 2022 from National Bishop Susan Johnson and Archbishop Linda Nicholls.
https://t.co/RbjyxVnp94 https://t.co/oMvSP193Yh
https://t.co/RbjyxVnp94 https://t.co/oMvSP193Yh