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Second Sunday of Advent
Today we celebrate the Second Sunday of Advent. Many of us across the Eastern Synod are unable to gather in our usual ways to mark this season of hope-filled anticipation. But we are united, in the one body of Christ. No matter where we find ourselves this morning – God...Read More -
Guidelines to Hold Congregational Annual E-Meetings
The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic has forced congregations to consider alternatives to in person meetings when holding annual and congregational meetings. Whether holding an in person meeting, an electronic meeting, or no meeting at all, this document outlines a number of guidelines and things to consider as congregations plan for those...Read More -
What is BOX? A Resource Introduction
During the very earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, we quickly realized the pressing need to share a vast number of resources in the most timely and efficient way possible. In consultation with the National Church, and through their generosity, we started to use a program called 'BOX'. It's been...Read More -
Return to Different
In recent weeks many, but not all, of our Eastern Synod congregations have once again begun to meet for in-person worship. New protocols and procedures have been put in place. It’s felt kind of strange and for those of us who have returned, our experience of going to church feels...Read More -
First Sunday of Advent
Today we celebrate the First Sunday of Advent. Many of us across the Eastern Synod are unable to gather in our usual ways to mark this season of hope-filled anticipation. But we are united, in the one body of Christ. No matter where we find ourselves this morning - God...Read More -
Bill 226 (Schedule 6)
Dear Friends, Buried in Bill 229, the Ontario Government's Protect, Support and Recover from Covid-19 Act (Budget Measures), is a clause which seeks to limit the control Conservation Authorities have to protect wetlands, forests and other natural spaces. By doing so would give more control to developers to encroach on...Read More -
St David Church Shares Grant With Sharing Place Food Bank
When we, the faith community of St. David Anglican Lutheran church received a surprise gift of a pandemic grant from Canadian Lutheran World Relief, we unanimously agreed to share our blessing. COVID-19 put a full stop to St David's free Sunday morning breakfast shared with neighbours. With physical distancing...Read More -
Worship Resources for the Seasons of Advent and Christmas
Over the past number of weeks, the Task Force for the Resumption of In-Person Worship has been working with leaders across the Eastern Synod to develop a new series of worship resources to support congregations during the seasons of Advent & Christmas. Today, we are pleased to share this robust...Read More -
Bishop’s Company 2020 Recap
In response to COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Bishop's Company for Mission was convened in an online virtual format! We are pleased to share this video combining a prepared presentation and the Bishop's remarks (beginning at 18:58). Together with leaders from across our Synod (and special guests from Martin Luther, Toronto;...Read More
Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
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