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Orange Shirt Day – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2021
Phyllis Jack Webstad was six years old when she left her community of Stswedcem’c Xgat’tem First Nation to attend St. Joseph Residential School. Like most six year olds, she was excited to attend school for the first time. Her grandmother bought her a new, bright orange shirt for her to wear...Read More -
Behold I Am Doing A New Thing!
The following is an excerpt from Bishop Michael Pryse’s reflection during the Opening Service of Synod Assembly 2021, June 25-26, 2021 Over the course of my ministry, I’ve often been asked “why it is that things have to change within the church.”” Worship books, hymns, practices, policies, theology. Why can’t...Read More -
2021 Season of Creation
The theme for this year's Season of Creation is A Home for All? Renewing the Oikos of God. Oikos is the Greek word for "home" or "household." The Celebration Guide contains liturgical resources, prayers and meditations, and calls to action and advocacy, and can be used by individuals and congregations, to nurture faithful imagination to...Read More -
For The Love Of Creation Faith-In-Action Campaign
For the Love of Creation's faith-in-action campaign mobilizes people across Canada to reduce household greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and demonstrate support for increased federal climate action. Now you can make a personal pledge to reduce your GHG emissions and engage in acts of solidarity with justice-seeking communities. Share your pledge and call...Read More -
New Life at Edgewood Farm
An Update from Edgewood Farm:Camp Edgewood is now home to ecologically grown produce! Jones Family Greens, the new owners, (www.jonesfamilygreens.ca/) are farming approximately 2 acres of what once was the sports field (area near the pool and cabins). Matt Jones is lead farmer, and is generously sharing the farm's news with...Read More -
Staff Changes at the Synod Office
This summer has seen some changes to our Eastern Synod office team. Sue Heimpel, who has been the Synod’s Accounting Assistant for almost nine years, is retiring. Sue has been a great support and delight to work with over these past years and we will be sad to see her...Read More -
Best Practices for the Safe Resumption of In-Person Worship
Dear Colleagues, Grace and peace be with you! Attached, please find a document outlining my office’s recommended Best Practices for the Safe Resumption of In-Person Worship. We have created this document in response to the many inquiries we have received these past few weeks from rostered ministers and congregational leaders who...Read More -
COVID-19 Update (Ontario)
Dear Siblings in Ministry, As anticipated, Premier Ford and the Medical Officer of Health have announced revised gathering limits for Places of Worship in Step Three of Ontario's Roadmap to Reopen. Effective Friday, July 16 at 12:01am, Places of Worship in the province of Ontario will be permitted to gather...Read More
Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
Member church of the Lutheran World Federation