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COVID-19 Update (January 24, 2022)
Dear Colleagues, When I communicated with you at the beginning of this month, it was my counsel that all churches across our synod should pause their in-person worship until the end of January. I was encouraged to see that the vast majority of congregations chose to do so. Thank you...Read More -
Lay Spiritual Retreat
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COVID-19 Update (January 3, 2022)
Dear Colleagues, The COVID-19 situation across our Synod continues to evolve on a near daily basis. Over the Christmas holidays we have seen the tightening of restrictions in all four of our provincial jurisdictions. Since the beginning of this pandemic, I have urged you to do whatever is necessary to...Read More -
January “Close-Of-Books”
Perseverance seems to be a good word to sum-up the year, 2021. A greatamount of perseverance has been needed as we continue to live in and with the Covid-19 pandemic and the disruption it is causing in the lives of many, including thecongregations of the Eastern Synod. Thank you for...Read More -
A Christmas Story & Greeting
"The world was about to change forever. And it almost went by unnoticed..." In this special recording, Bishop Michael is joined by Pastors Christie, Doug and Adam (as well as the Morrow-Wolfe & Snook kiddos) in a reading of "Song of the Stars: A Christmas Story" by Sally Lloyd-Jones and...Read More -
COVID19 Reminders and Recommendations
Dear friends and colleagues, Grace and peace to you as we enter these late days of Advent. As COVID-19 cases continue to rise across our Synod, we are reaching out to you today to offer a few suggestions intended to ensure a safe and meaningful worship experience for those who...Read More -
In Defence of St. Nick
Although we know very little about Nicholas, the Bishop of Myra, there is no disputing the fact that he has become one of the most popular saints of the Christian calendar. Certainly, he is the most imitated! For countless centuries, in Christian countries around the world, people have dressed up...Read More
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