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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, unroll, green shows through, and then blossoms. Fragrant. New life. It is the season of Easter. We have just...Read More -
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 for all of us here. — Suhaila Tarazi, Director, Al Ahli Arab Hospital, Diocese of Jerusalem, Gaza. Dear friends in...Read More -
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 image of Mirrors, Windows and Sliding Glass Doors. (Perspectives, Vo. 6, no. e, 1990, Choosing and using Books in the...Read More -
Congregational Redevelopment Services Announcement
The Eastern Synod announces changes to our Congregational Redevelopment Services. Rev. Jennifer Hoover has accepted a new call to Parish Ministry and will be stepping down from her role as the Congregational Redevelopment Services Advisor effective May 1, 2025. Jennifer has served in this capacity since 2022, and since then has...Read More -
World Water Day 2025
The Circle for Reconciliation and Justice invites you to celebrate World Water Day on March 22 by making a donation to Grassy Narrows First Nation, who have been suffering from mercury dumped into the English-Wabigoon River for over 60 years. World Water Day 2025 - Poster (Amended)Download World Water Day...Read More -
The Continuous Bonds of God’s Love
My world rocked when my Mom died. It has now been more than 20 years, but the memories are crystal clear. I knew she was dying, and thanks to the popular book, “Tuesdays with Morrie” ( Mitch Albom, Doubleday, 1997) I had initiated Mondays with Mom. Every Monday we talked....Read More -
Letter on Non-Binary Safety
Dear friends in Christ:The people of the ELCIC and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, inside and outside the church, know too well how acts of homophobia, transphobia, and biphobia—including religious-induced discrimination— embolden public expressions of hate crimes and violence. Unfortunately, deliberate disinformation takes aim at care and safer spaces for transgender and...Read More -
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 from the long season of green. At home, the daily tradition of Advent candle lighting produces hygge, a concept of...Read More -
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 23. We wish Mandi all the very best as she pursues a new career opportunity! During the interim period following...Read More -
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 expression of gratitude for his prolonged and successful collaboration. Bishop Pryse was presented with this cross during an intimate ceremony...Read More
Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
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