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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Red Dress
2024 Eastern Synod Assembly

The 2024 Eastern Synod Assembly will be held from June 20-22, 2024. We will gather in-person at the Delta Hotel, Mississauga ON. As they become available, details and other pertinent information will be available on the Assembly Page of the Eastern Synod website.

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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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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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Leadership Transitions

Bishop Pryse issued the following pastoral letter in late September 2023. I am writing today to provide formal notice that the Eastern Synod will be electing new officers – Bishop,...
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War Between Israel and Hamas

ELCIC national, synod bishops write to members of the church "with heavy hearts, full of concern for the war between Israel and Hamas." "We grieve deeply with the people of Israel and...
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New Partnership Agreement Unlocks Redevelopment Opportunities at Church Sites

The Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) has signed a memorandum of agreement with United Property Resource Corporation (UPRC) to support decision-making around church property that...
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Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada

2 weeks ago

Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
In Spring 2022, a synod-wide call for nominees for the positions of Secretary and Treasurer was issued. Nominations were carefully reviewed by the Personnel Committee and Officers. The Secretary and Treasurer are elected by the Synod Assembly by nomination of the Synod Council. We are pleased to announce that the nominees for these positions are Chris Hulan (Secretary) and Fred Mertz (Treasurer). Biographical information is available on the nominee page: easternsynod.org/nominees/#myELCIC ... See MoreSee Less

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Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada

2 weeks ago

Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
Our life together in ministry on Sunday, November 12, 2023: Trillium, Waterloo ON; TrinityTavistock ON (Installation of Rev. Steve Hoffard)St. Matthew’s, Hanover ON (Prayer Vigil for Peace)St. Timothy’s, Pembroke ON (Reception of New Members) #myelcic ... See MoreSee Less

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Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada

3 weeks ago

Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
Camp Lutherlyn is looking to fill a vacancy on their Board of Directors. Come join this passionate, fun-loving group of people! Expressions of interest can be sent to: info@lutherlyncsmp.ca ... See MoreSee Less

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Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada

3 weeks ago

Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
We’re looking for someone great to fill a vacancy on the Camp Lutherlyn Board of Directors! If you think this role sounds right for you, send a Letter of Expression to info@lutherlyncamp.ca! ... See MoreSee Less

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