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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Return to Different
In recent weeks many, but not all, of our Eastern Synod congregations have once again begun to meet for in-person worship. New protocols and procedures have been put in place....
Spotlight
Worship Resources for the Seasons of Advent and Christmas
Over the past number of weeks, the Task Force for the Resumption of In-Person Worship has been working with leaders across the Eastern Synod to develop a new series of...
Newsletter
Bill 226 (Schedule 6)
Dear Friends, Buried in Bill 229, the Ontario Government's Protect, Support and Recover from Covid-19 Act (Budget Measures), is a clause which seeks to limit the control Conservation Authorities have...
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First Sunday of Advent
Today we celebrate the First Sunday of Advent. Many of us across the Eastern Synod are unable to gather in...Read More -
St David Church Shares Grant With Sharing Place Food Bank
When we, the faith community of St. David Anglican Lutheran church received a surprise gift of a pandemic grant from...Read More
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A snapshot of our life together in worship on the #FirstSundayofAdvent.
Congregations across the Eastern Synod continue to gather for worship in a variety of formats based on the direction of their local public health departments.
St. Peter's, Brodhagen ON
Faith, Port Elgin ON
Good Shepherd, Barrhaven ON
Peace, Pickering ON
Redeemer, Toronto ON
Resurrection, Halifax NS
St. Ansgar, Toronto ON
St. John's, Petawawa ON
St. Peter's, Cambridge ON
Thirdspace, Waterloo ON
St. John's, Montreal QC
Please continue to share, tag, and send pictures of, or links to, your Sunday worship! If you haven't seen your congregation featured in these highlights, please reach out to us with a picture and we would be pleased to share next week!
#myELCIC #COVID19
Congregations across the Eastern Synod continue to gather for worship in a variety of formats based on the direction of their local public health departments.
St. Peter's, Brodhagen ON
Faith, Port Elgin ON
Good Shepherd, Barrhaven ON
Peace, Pickering ON
Redeemer, Toronto ON
Resurrection, Halifax NS
St. Ansgar, Toronto ON
St. John's, Petawawa ON
St. Peter's, Cambridge ON
Thirdspace, Waterloo ON
St. John's, Montreal QC
Please continue to share, tag, and send pictures of, or links to, your Sunday worship! If you haven't seen your congregation featured in these highlights, please reach out to us with a picture and we would be pleased to share next week!
#myELCIC #COVID19
Today we celebrate the First Sunday of Advent.
Many of us across the Eastern Synod are unable to gather in our usual ways to mark this season of hope-filled anticipation.
But we are united, in the one body of Christ . No matter where we find ourselves this morning - God is with us!
And so, whether you're gathering for in-person or mediated worship - we invite you to pause with your siblings in ministry across the Synod (the church, and the world) as we join our hearts together and begin our Advent journey!
+ Response (by Rev. Dr. Elaine Boone)
Today we light the candle of hope.
This year we have prayed for hope.
This year we have prayer in hope:
That wildfires would cease.
That racial injustice would stop.
That COVID-19 would go away.
Today we pray with hope!
We know God is with us in moments of hope and hopelessness.
We know God is with us.
+ Advent Candle Lighting (Advent 1)
Lead Us Towards Christ was composed by Trevor Hicks Compositions, and is recorded and shared with permission.
http://ow.ly/uxR350CwAJ9
+ Readings (Advent 1)
- Isaiah 64:1-9
- Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19
- 1 Corinthians 1:3-9
- Mark 13:24-37
+ Prayer (Deacon Sherry Coman)
Gracious God, creation awaits the coming of your son in wonder. Abide with us in our anticipation and longing. And help us to embrace your mystery. Teach us to open our hearts to you in preparation for new life. Help us to look for you, like the long streaks of light across an early dawn sea. And guide us always toward the knowledge and love of you.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen
#myelcic #advent #advent1
Many of us across the Eastern Synod are unable to gather in our usual ways to mark this season of hope-filled anticipation.
But we are united, in the one body of Christ . No matter where we find ourselves this morning - God is with us!
And so, whether you're gathering for in-person or mediated worship - we invite you to pause with your siblings in ministry across the Synod (the church, and the world) as we join our hearts together and begin our Advent journey!
+ Response (by Rev. Dr. Elaine Boone)
Today we light the candle of hope.
This year we have prayed for hope.
This year we have prayer in hope:
That wildfires would cease.
That racial injustice would stop.
That COVID-19 would go away.
Today we pray with hope!
We know God is with us in moments of hope and hopelessness.
We know God is with us.
+ Advent Candle Lighting (Advent 1)
Lead Us Towards Christ was composed by Trevor Hicks Compositions, and is recorded and shared with permission.
http://ow.ly/uxR350CwAJ9
+ Readings (Advent 1)
- Isaiah 64:1-9
- Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19
- 1 Corinthians 1:3-9
- Mark 13:24-37
+ Prayer (Deacon Sherry Coman)
Gracious God, creation awaits the coming of your son in wonder. Abide with us in our anticipation and longing. And help us to embrace your mystery. Teach us to open our hearts to you in preparation for new life. Help us to look for you, like the long streaks of light across an early dawn sea. And guide us always toward the knowledge and love of you.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen
#myelcic #advent #advent1
Advent 1 - Lead Us Towards Christ (Trevor Hicks)
“Lead Us Towards Christ” is the first selection in the Story of Salvation: Incarnation series by Trevor Hicks. Particularly suited as an accompaniment to Adv...
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Dear Friends,
Buried in Bill 229, the Ontario Government's Protect, Support and Recover from Covid-19 Act (Budget Measures), is a clause which seeks to limit the control Conservation Authorities have to protect wetlands, forests and other natural spaces. By doing so would give more control to developers to encroach on and develop these sensitive lands disrupting wildlife, the ability to manage flood control and limit the use of enjoyment for recreational endeavors such as hiking, fishing and simply enjoying nature.
You can read the content of Bill 229, Schedule 6 here:
https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/bills/parliament-42/session-1/bill-229
As people of God, we are called and entrusted to be careful stewards of the earth. Please consider adding your name to the growing chorus of voices seeking to protect that which has been entrusted to us. Simply click on the link below and follow the steps. Letters will be forwarded to MPPs across Ontario.
https://act.environmentaldefence.ca/page/71104/action/1?ea.tracking.id=webaction
Rev. Christie Morrow-Wolfe
Assistant to the Bishop
#myELCIC #bill229
Buried in Bill 229, the Ontario Government's Protect, Support and Recover from Covid-19 Act (Budget Measures), is a clause which seeks to limit the control Conservation Authorities have to protect wetlands, forests and other natural spaces. By doing so would give more control to developers to encroach on and develop these sensitive lands disrupting wildlife, the ability to manage flood control and limit the use of enjoyment for recreational endeavors such as hiking, fishing and simply enjoying nature.
You can read the content of Bill 229, Schedule 6 here:
https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/bills/parliament-42/session-1/bill-229
As people of God, we are called and entrusted to be careful stewards of the earth. Please consider adding your name to the growing chorus of voices seeking to protect that which has been entrusted to us. Simply click on the link below and follow the steps. Letters will be forwarded to MPPs across Ontario.
https://act.environmentaldefence.ca/page/71104/action/1?ea.tracking.id=webaction
Rev. Christie Morrow-Wolfe
Assistant to the Bishop
#myELCIC #bill229
Our Ministry Together is a series of twelve short videos intended to highlight and celebrate areas of our common mission across the Eastern Synod.
Each month we will spend time hearing from, seeing, and learning about our synodical ministries, many of which are funded through congregational benevolence.
In today's video, we spend time with Karen Bjerland, Congregational Redevelopment Advisor for the Eastern Synod. Karen explains how Congregational Redevelopment Services is here to help congregations ask big questions, and dream big dreams about the future of God's church!
Thank you for your continued gifts of prayer and financial support!
This is, indeed, our ministry together!
To donate, please visit: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/6472
For more information about this project, please contact Rev. Adam Snook (asnook@elcic.ca).
www.easternsynod.org
Thank you to Rev. Monika Wiesner and Rev. Rick Pryce for the use of photos.
Background Music: Ziv Moran - Wooden Smiles
#myelcic #benevolence #ourministrytogether
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gD16hrZKjsY&t=24s
Each month we will spend time hearing from, seeing, and learning about our synodical ministries, many of which are funded through congregational benevolence.
In today's video, we spend time with Karen Bjerland, Congregational Redevelopment Advisor for the Eastern Synod. Karen explains how Congregational Redevelopment Services is here to help congregations ask big questions, and dream big dreams about the future of God's church!
Thank you for your continued gifts of prayer and financial support!
This is, indeed, our ministry together!
To donate, please visit: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/6472
For more information about this project, please contact Rev. Adam Snook (asnook@elcic.ca).
www.easternsynod.org
Thank you to Rev. Monika Wiesner and Rev. Rick Pryce for the use of photos.
Background Music: Ziv Moran - Wooden Smiles
#myelcic #benevolence #ourministrytogether
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gD16hrZKjsY&t=24s
Our Ministry Together - Congregational Redevelopment Services (November 2020)
Our Ministry Together is a series of twelve short videos intended to highlight and celebrate areas of our common mission across the Eastern Synod. Each month...
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A snapshot of our life together in worship on Sunday, November 22, 2020.
Congregations across the Eastern Synod continue to gather for worship in a variety of formats based on the direction of their local public health departments.
CFA Base, Kingston ON
Christ The King Chapel, Sauble Beach ON
Christ, Waterloo ON
St. John's, Mahone Bay NS
St. Paul's, Magnetawan ON
St. Paul's Neustadt ON
St. Paul's Chinese, Markham ON
St. Timothy's, Pembroke ON
Trinity, New Hamburg ON
Please continue to share, tag, and send pictures of, or links to, your Sunday worship! We want to continue to highlight worship across the Eastern Synod! If you haven't seen your congregation featured in these highlights, please reach out to us with a picture and we would be pleased to share next week!
#myELCIC
Congregations across the Eastern Synod continue to gather for worship in a variety of formats based on the direction of their local public health departments.
CFA Base, Kingston ON
Christ The King Chapel, Sauble Beach ON
Christ, Waterloo ON
St. John's, Mahone Bay NS
St. Paul's, Magnetawan ON
St. Paul's Neustadt ON
St. Paul's Chinese, Markham ON
St. Timothy's, Pembroke ON
Trinity, New Hamburg ON
Please continue to share, tag, and send pictures of, or links to, your Sunday worship! We want to continue to highlight worship across the Eastern Synod! If you haven't seen your congregation featured in these highlights, please reach out to us with a picture and we would be pleased to share next week!
#myELCIC
Synod Assembly 2021 will be convened next year as an online meeting; it is planned for June 25-26, 2021. Registration fees have been set at $300 per rostered/lay delegate; there is no fee for visitors whose congregational rostered and lay delegates have already registered.
7 hours ago
A snapshot of our life together in worship on the #FirstSundayOfAdvent. Resurrection, Halifax NS; St. Peter's, Brodhagen ON; St. Peter's, Cambridge ON; Peace, Pickering ON. #myelcic https://t.co/lSpnTd82K8
A snapshot of our life together in worship on the #FirstSundayOfAdvent. Resurrection, Halifax NS; St. Peter's, Brodhagen ON; St. Peter's, Cambridge ON; Peace, Pickering ON. #myelcic https://t.co/lSpnTd82K8
11 hours ago
How can we prepare to renew our spirit in Advent by nurturing our relationship to nature?
LC† Longing for Renewal - DAY 2
https://t.co/iIX1MoEeHc
@MichaelPryse @ESynodELCIC @ELCICinfo #myelcic
📷Andrea Schaffer https://t.co/NyKk4b7EPQ
How can we prepare to renew our spirit in Advent by nurturing our relationship to nature?
LC† Longing for Renewal - DAY 2
https://t.co/iIX1MoEeHc
@MichaelPryse @ESynodELCIC @ELCICinfo #myelcic
📷Andrea Schaffer https://t.co/NyKk4b7EPQ
1 day ago
Good to be at worship with the people of Faith Lutheran Church, Port Elgin @ESynodELCIC . At least these four had a good experience. Blessed Advent! https://t.co/wcqz7z2EhN
Good to be at worship with the people of Faith Lutheran Church, Port Elgin @ESynodELCIC . At least these four had a good experience. Blessed Advent! https://t.co/wcqz7z2EhN
1 day ago
As we begin our Advent journey, how can our longing for change become a renewed understanding of how creative we can be? How can God's creativity inspire us?
LC† Longing for Renewal - DAY 1
https://t.co/rcQyGJKQjd
@MichaelPryse @ESynodELCIC @ELCICinfo #myelcic
📷 Gary Robertson https://t.co/gGOtQp0LvZ
As we begin our Advent journey, how can our longing for change become a renewed understanding of how creative we can be? How can God's creativity inspire us?
LC† Longing for Renewal - DAY 1
https://t.co/rcQyGJKQjd
@MichaelPryse @ESynodELCIC @ELCICinfo #myelcic
📷 Gary Robertson https://t.co/gGOtQp0LvZ