Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
Consisting of almost 200 member congregations and 78,000 baptized members. Eastern Synod is made up of seventeen Ministry Areas from Sault Ste. Marie Ontario to Halifax Nova Scotia
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Letter from Bishop Pryse regarding the reopening of our congregations
Dear Colleague and Partners, Grace and peace be with you! In the most recent series of meetings that I have convened with the rostered ministers of our synod, we have...
Spotlight
Preliminary Considerations for the Resumption of In-Person Worship
Grace and peace to you, Since our appointment, the Task Force on the Resumption of In-Person Worship has been reviewing a wide range of resources prepared by other synods, our...
Newsletter
Season of Creation 2020
National Bishop Susan Johnson, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC), and leaders from the Anglican Church of Canada (ACC), The Episcopal Church (TEC), and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America...
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Preaching About Racism
For clergy/deacons/and other preachers: Thursdays in August, beginning on the 6th, at 2pm. “Preaching about Racism” by Carolyn Helsel (book...Read More -
National Indigenous Peoples Day
Dear People of God, We are all created in the image of God. When we can recognize our equal humanity...Read More -
Justice Storytelling Quilt
The Church Council on Justice and Corrections is so very excited to announce the creation of the online, interactive Justice...Read More
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Join Bishop Susan in singing today's hymn. #myELCIC
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
Join Bishop Susan in singing today's hymn. #myELCIC
The “Worshipping Online” Webinar, presented by the Central Toronto Ministry Area, is available to congregations throughout our Synod.
Join Bishop Susan in singing today's hymn. #myELCIC
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
Join Bishop Susan in singing today's hymn. #myELCIC
Join Bishop Susan in singing today's hymn.
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
Join Bishop Susan in singing today's hymn.
We affirm our belief that physical distancing, for the health and safety of our neighbour, is an act of love. Likewise, we continue to uphold the importance of a carefully paced approach to resuming in-person gatherings.
The Task Force is pleased to provide their first resource entitled, "Preliminary Considerations for the Resumption of In-Person Worship". It contains a phased approach to resuming gatherings, and a list of preliminary considerations.
We encourage pastors and councils to engage deeply with these areas of concern as they relate to their own context. Consider consulting with the various leaders of your congregation, as well as the ministries that make regular use of your facilities. These considerations are meant to provoke a thoughtful conversation. In doing so, it is our hope that many of the practices and protocols needed for the resumption of in-person worship will begin to take shape over the summer months.
By August 1, a more comprehensive checklist based on the most current Public Health advisories will be provided to further equip congregations for a potential fall 2020 resumption of in-person worship. The final decision to resume in-person worship must be shared between the Congregational Council and Rostered Ministers serving under call.
To view the full resource, click the link below:
https://easternsynod.org/sites/default/files/site-configuration/field_file/preliminary_considerations_for_the_resumption_of_in-person_worship_3.pdf
The Task Force is pleased to provide their first resource entitled, "Preliminary Considerations for the Resumption of In-Person Worship". It contains a phased approach to resuming gatherings, and a list of preliminary considerations.
We encourage pastors and councils to engage deeply with these areas of concern as they relate to their own context. Consider consulting with the various leaders of your congregation, as well as the ministries that make regular use of your facilities. These considerations are meant to provoke a thoughtful conversation. In doing so, it is our hope that many of the practices and protocols needed for the resumption of in-person worship will begin to take shape over the summer months.
By August 1, a more comprehensive checklist based on the most current Public Health advisories will be provided to further equip congregations for a potential fall 2020 resumption of in-person worship. The final decision to resume in-person worship must be shared between the Congregational Council and Rostered Ministers serving under call.
To view the full resource, click the link below:
https://easternsynod.org/sites/default/files/site-configuration/field_file/preliminary_considerations_for_the_resumption_of_in-person_worship_3.pdf
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
Join Bishop Susan in singing today's hymn. #myELCIC
12 hours ago
Our new website is now live! Check it out: https://t.co/LusgLJtQGr. While you're there, don't forget to subscribe to our mailing list! #myelcic https://t.co/zVkDJzRrz8
Our new website is now live! Check it out: https://t.co/LusgLJtQGr. While you're there, don't forget to subscribe to our mailing list! #myelcic https://t.co/zVkDJzRrz8
16 hours ago
I sang you today’s hymn! Today is my baptismal anniversary and so I chose a baptismal hymn! It’s 62 years for those of you who are speculating. I was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Naicam, Saskatchewan by my father. https://t.co/SMJUQCiKMf
I sang you today’s hymn! Today is my baptismal anniversary and so I chose a baptismal hymn! It’s 62 years for those of you who are speculating. I was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Naicam, Saskatchewan by my father. https://t.co/SMJUQCiKMf
17 hours ago
Post-pandemic planning: John Milloy, director of our Centre for Public Ethics, offers a first step. @ESynodELCIC @MichaelPryse @NationalBishop @eastcoastpastor https://t.co/3nEq5GpFKz https://t.co/umVF6uGuVN
Post-pandemic planning: John Milloy, director of our Centre for Public Ethics, offers a first step. @ESynodELCIC @MichaelPryse @NationalBishop @eastcoastpastor https://t.co/3nEq5GpFKz https://t.co/umVF6uGuVN
2 days ago
How does Paul's letter to the Romans speak to us in the summer of 2020? How can it inspire us to encourage one another in faith?
LC† Spirit of Restlessness - DAY 16
https://t.co/1y42SQO9UR
@NationalBishop @MichaelPryse @ESynodELCIC @ESynodELCIC https://t.co/fX27nkLvHO
How does Paul's letter to the Romans speak to us in the summer of 2020? How can it inspire us to encourage one another in faith?
LC† Spirit of Restlessness - DAY 16
https://t.co/1y42SQO9UR
@NationalBishop @MichaelPryse @ESynodELCIC @ESynodELCIC https://t.co/fX27nkLvHO
2 days ago
Way to go @IndwellCA and @Trillium_Luthrn! A wonderful story of mission and ministry! #myelcic https://t.co/glAU7CTJEy
Way to go @IndwellCA and @Trillium_Luthrn! A wonderful story of mission and ministry! #myelcic https://t.co/glAU7CTJEy
3 days ago
During this time of pandemic, join me Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday as I share a hymn and prayer and invite you to sing and pray along with me. Let’s be a community connected by song and prayer! https://t.co/qJ6TtRq3Du
During this time of pandemic, join me Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday as I share a hymn and prayer and invite you to sing and pray along with me. Let’s be a community connected by song and prayer! https://t.co/qJ6TtRq3Du