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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 -
Pride Month Resources
We are pleased to offer a series of resources to encourage your observation and celebration of Pride Month. Resources have been divided into four different sets aimed at helping congregations develop ways in which they can appreciate the 2SLGBTQIA+ community during Pride month, which takes place in June of each...Read More -
The Poverty of Having Been Chosen/ Not Chosen
In June 2024, the Eastern Synod will be electing a new bishop. As we engage in this time of discernment, Bishop Pryse continues his reflections on where and how the bishop’s ministry is exercised. By the time you read these words, you will have been presented with a slate of...Read More -
2024/2025 Eastern Synod Scholarships
Applications are now being accepted for the 2024/2025 Eastern Synod Scholarships. To apply, please complete the following application and submit it to the Eastern Synod Office. 2024/2025 Scholarship ApplicationDownloadRead More -
Moving Diagonally
In June 2024, the Eastern Synod will be electing a new bishop. As we engage in this time of discernment, Bishop Pryse offers some reflections on where and how the bishop’s ministry is exercised. It’s not uncommon for the bishop to become an object lesson for the Sunday morning children’s...Read More -
Announcement of Nominees
The following announcement is being shared on behalf of Rev. Wendell Caron Grahlman, Secretary, Eastern Synod, ELCIC. Dear Members of the Eastern Synod:As part of the electoral process (as outlined on the Synod’s website) to identify nominees for the positions of Bishop and Vice-Chairperson to be elected at the Synod...Read More
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