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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 do. Amid rising anti-2SLGBTQIA+ and anti-trans hate, we commit to going beyond awareness, and are taking actionable steps to support...Read More -
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. Birth. New growth. Fullness. Letting go. Death. As humans we live in this cycle every year, every day. Every...Read More -
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 two he was adopted and moved to Kitchener, Ontario where he was baptized at St. Philip Evangelical Lutheran Church. Upon...Read More -
Lutherans Mobilizing for Climate Justice
Article written by Rafael Rodriguez and Étienne Eason for www.happyeconews.com. “The battle to limit temperature rise to 1.5 degrees will be won or lost in the 2020s.” These are the words of UN Secretary General António Guterres, echoed by Michael Pryse, former bishop of the Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran...Read More -
Fall Benevolence Letter
This letter, which was sent to all Treasurers is being shared with all Rostered Ministers and Council Chairpersons on behalf of Bishop Carla Blakley and Treasurer, Fred Mertz. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:21 Dear Treasurer, Council Chairperson & Pastor,We would like to...Read More -
Let there be Greening
From June 20 to 22, 2024, the Eastern Synod gathered under the ELCIC’s triennial theme “Let there be greening!” It’s a beautiful theme, a prayer that speaks to me about many of the things we hope for, pray for, and yearn for in this season of our synod’s and our...Read More -
Climate Advocacy Resources
The Climate Justice Task Force of the Eastern Synod has prepared a variety of materials that are meant to assist individuals and congregations to take part in climate justice advocacy. Here you will find: a sample letter to use as inspiration to write to your MPs, a guide on how...Read More -
Bishops’ Company Gathering 2024
The Bishops’ Company for Mission was established in 2003 as a gathering of lay people whose financial generosity helps to support mission and ministry activities of the Eastern Synod, above and beyond the regular budget. Join us this year in welcoming our new Bishop Carla Blakley to the Eastern Synod....Read More -
2024 Season of Creation
Eastern Synod Climate Justice Task Force Offers Resources for Celebrating the 2024 Season of Creation. The Climate Justice Task Force has met three times since its formation at the Synod Assembly this past June. Today we offer some resources for marking the Season of Creation (1 September – 4 October)...Read More -
A Joint Statement from Bishop Michael Pryse and Bishop-Elect Carla Blakley
Grace and peace to you! We are writing to provide you with a quick update with regard to the transition between the tenure of Bishop Michael and Bishop-Elect Carla as Eastern Synod bishop and to address a matter of deep concern to both of us. Bishop-Elect Carla is currently concluding...Read More
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