Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada

Member church of the Lutheran World Federation

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Eastern Synod of the ELCIC

The Eastern Synod is one of five synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, consisting of 176 congregations and approximately 50,000 baptized members from Sault Ste Marie, Ontario to Halifax, Nova Scotia.

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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
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.

Our Benevolence Story
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Mirrors, Windows and Sliding Glass Doors

Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop is a professor emerita of education at The Ohio State University, known as the mother of multicultural children’s literature. Bishop writes about children’s literature using the...
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Seeds of Hope

Letter from the Bishop I have a lilac bush next to my deck. Year after year, I watch the seemingly dead branches begin to come to life. Small buds expand,...
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Leaders speak out on Al Ahli Hospital attack

April 15, 2025 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.  Psalm 46:1 Your solidarity, prayers, heartfelt thoughts, and kind words are a source of strength...
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Today, May 5, we lift up National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (Red Dress Day) a day of remembrance for the 1,200+ missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit individuals across the country.We honour the memory of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls #MMIWG2SLet us pray... ... See MoreSee Less

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Our life together in ministry over the past few weeks:St. Luke’s, Ridgeway ON (Red Dress)Grand River Ministry Area GatheringSt. John’s, Augsburg ON (Service of Leave-Taking)St. John’s, Augsburg ONSt. Stephen’s, Schutt ONTrinity, Walkerton ON (Anniversary Sunday)St. Matthew’s, Hanover ONPastor Fred’s Retirement!Trinity, Tavistock ONSt. David’s, Orillia ON#myELCIC ... See MoreSee Less

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Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada updated their cover photo.

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Where have you seen "Seeds of Hope" in your life?In her message for the 2025 Easter Season, Bishop Carla Blakley reflects on the seeds of hope that she has experienced across the synod and around the world.www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UUhTUejsUQ&feature=youtu.be#myELCIC #seedsofhope ... See MoreSee Less

Seeds of Hope - Easter Season Message (2025)

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Where have you seen "Seeds of Hope" in your life?In her message for the 2025 Easter Season, Bishop Carla Blakley reflects on the seeds of hope that she has e...

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