Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada

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Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada

Consisting of 174 congregations/ministries and 50,000 baptized members. The Eastern Synod is made up of seventeen Ministry Areas from Sault Ste. Marie Ontario to Halifax Nova Scotia

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LC Advent
LC† Seeds of Hope

Devotions for the season of Advent and Christmas. We all come from a seed and the first seeds were given by God in the creation of the world. At a time of year when we have more darkness hours than daylight, It can be helpful to remember that the seeds of new life continue to germinate in the soil of the earth, preparing to come forth in their time.

Devotions for the Season of Advent & Christmas
Discernment Process
National Convention Discernment Process

After 18 years of service leading the ELCIC as national bishop, Rev. Susan Johnson has announced she will be retiring at the conclusion of her current term, which coincides with the 2025 National Convention. To assist the church in this transition, National Church Council (NCC) has thoughtfully considered a discernment process in the lead up to the election of the new national bishop.

ELCIC National Convention Discernment Process
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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Old Made New

 I love autumn, the hues of color, burnt orange, burgundy, deep green and shades of brown. The turning of the seasons is a brilliant reminder of the cycle of life....
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Transgender Day of Remembrance

November 20 is Transgender Day of Remembrance. As a church committed to speaking out against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, the Eastern Synod recognizes that there is still much work to...
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Bishop Michael Retires

It is with immense thanksgiving, that the Eastern Synod family wishes a Happy Retirement to Bishop Michael Pryse. Today is Bishop Michael's last day in the Synod Office. At age...
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The Eastern Synod Executive is pleased to announce that Rafael Rodriguez has accepted an increased position. Effective January 1, Rafael will move from 25% to 50%, with future increases planned over the next 18 months. Rafael’s primary responsibilities will be the areas of Public Policy and Service Ministry.Bishop Carla is thrilled to welcome Rafael in this new expanded capacity. “Delegates to our Synod Assembly were very clear that Public Policy, Service Ministries, as well as Youth & Young Adult Ministry need to be a priority in our Synod. Rafael brings a tremendous amount of experience, energy, enthusiasm and creativity to this new expanded position. I am delighted for even more opportunities to work alongside Rafael in this important work!”Rafael is the son of Rev. Katherine Gohm and currently resides in the Kitchener/Waterloo area where he is enrolled in part time post-secondary studies.Please join us in offering a warm Eastern Synod welcome to Rafael in this new expanded role. ... See MoreSee Less

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November 20 is Transgender Day of Remembrance. As a church committed to speaking out against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, the Eastern Synod recognizes that there is still much work to do. Amid rising anti-2SLGBTQIA+ and anti-trans hate, we commit to going beyond awareness, and are taking actionable steps to support the queer community, including our trans, nonbinary, Two Spirit, and gender diverse siblings.At their November meeting, the Eastern Synod Council took steps to establish a new 2SLBGTQIA+ Portfolio, under which was the establishment of a Queer Committee in the Eastern Synod. Rev. Adam Snook will provide staff support in this area.The focus of this new committee will be:- to provide opportunities for education and self-awareness around the issues of homophobia, transphobia and biphobia;- to bring issues of homophobia, transphobia and biphobia before congregations on a regular basis and to equip rostered leaders and lay people with resources for worship and learning; - to encourage and facilitate participation in the RIC (Reconciling In Christ) process within congregations and at the Eastern Synod Office;- to coordinate an intentional public presence at pride events across the territory of the Eastern Synod;- to respond to current world events by calling the church to advocacy and action.More information will be available soon!For more information about Transgender Day of Remembrance, and to learn how you can take action, please visit: egale.ca/egale-in-action/trans-week-2024/A Prayer: God of all creation, your wisdom and love are boundless.You, of many names, are beyond all distinctions of gender.We, in our selves, our souls and bodies, are created from your loveand in your love find our true selves revealed.We give you thanks for the colourful spectrum of sexual and gender identities that live and grow within the human family by your design.We lament the forces that cloud and manipulate the beauty of your creation,And the divisions within your human family that we too easily reinforce by our fear and negligence.As we come together to remember those transgender people who have been killed, taken their own lives or been injured, help us to honour them for who they were.Help us to create a world where everyone can live with authenticity, integrity, and dignity. Help us all to live our own lives in true fulfilment of our identities, in communion with each other and in the Love of Christ. Amen.Adapted from “A Liturgy for Transgender Day of Remembrance”, Corrymeela Community, UK#myELCIC ... See MoreSee Less

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