Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada

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Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada

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.

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.

Our Benevolence Story
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From The Bishop’s Desk

A Time of Hygge

December is my favorite month, and Advent is my favorite liturgical season- a time of anticipation and expectation. Images of the church beautifully draped in the shades of blue, contrast...
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Announcement: Finance & Administration Transition

The Eastern Synod wishes to extend our heartfelt appreciation to Mandi Walker who will conclude her role as Manager of Finance and Administration in the Eastern Synod Office on Thursday, January...
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First Rank Cross of Merit

On December 17, 2024, Bishop Michael Pryse (Retired) was honored with the First Rank Cross of Merit of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church, the church's most esteemed award, as an...
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Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada

2 days ago

Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
OK...What's Next?We Want To Hear From You! DEADLINE EXTENDEDThe Centre for Spirituality and Media and the Eastern Synod are excited to host another evening in the series of Okay, What's Next? Begun in 2021, these gatherings have helped us explore what the church is and can be as it reshapes itself in times of change. In past events, we have provided guest speakers.But now we want to hear from you. In the spirit of the Feast of Epiphany, where is the light shining in your community? What are the signs of hope that you have seen in the work that you have been doing or in the projects that you have been fostering with others?In 200 words or less, write a summary, accompanied by images if you have them, and send them to Deacon Sherry at scoman@luther.wlu.ca. Then, on February 27th at 6:30 EST, in an event we are calling God's Love in Action, we will explore some of these together.The EXTENDED deadline is Friday, February 7. We look forward to hearing from you. You can also register now for the February 27th event! ... See MoreSee Less

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Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada

2 days ago

Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
Our #easternsynodELCIC life together in ministry: 1. Bishop Susan, Bishop Carla and Rev. Adam visit the CLWR Waterloo Office2. Advent, Toronto ON (RIC Sunday)3. Trinity, Windsor ON4. St. John’s, Montreal QC5. St. Paul’s, Richmond Hill ON6. St. Mark’s, Chesley ON#myELCIC ... See MoreSee Less

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Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada

7 days ago

Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
Check this out: the Little Legends Autism Playgroup of St. David's Anglican Lutheran Ministry in Orillia! The Eastern Synod Mission Committee is so excited to partner with St. David's in supporting this incredible ministry through a grant from the ELCIC Mission Fund!Way to go, St. David's!#myELCICLittle legends Autism Playgroup today from 11-1 today we will be trying out the parachute that was donated!! We are so greatful!! Also if you didn't catch CTV news last night our group was on the news you can check it out here!!www.facebook.com/share/152VgqC4rw/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada

1 week ago

Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
Do you remember the pulpit from the Keffer Chapel at Martin Luther University College? Well...it's looking for a new home!Anyone interested in providing a new home for this special item, should contact Martin Luther University College directly. ... See MoreSee Less

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