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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 -
2024 Christmas Greeting
In 2024, congregations and partners from across the Eastern Synod were invited to send an ornament to help decorate a new Christmas Tree in the Synod Office. The response was overwhelming! We are so grateful for your enthusiastic embrace of this invitation. Thank you! In her Christmas Greeting, Bishop Carla...Read More -
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
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