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Transitions
The coming of autumn makes me think of transitions. And those who know me best know that I don’t particularly like them. When the kids were younger, I dreaded the approach of Labour Day and “back to school.” I liked the gentler routines of summer, the comfortable rhythms of just...Read More -
From Generation to Generation
I have a pretty unique perspective on the life of our church. In my work I interact with an amazingly wide variety of congregations and rostered leaders. I visit your churches. I worship with you. I share food and drink with you. I counsel with you. I celebrate your joys...Read More -
On Thoughts and Prayers
It’s a phrase we hear, read and perhaps say quite often. In moments of catastrophe and loss; in times of crisis or disaster, the flow of “thoughts and prayers” through my twitter feed can become a torrent. And in its wake there is often a subsequent torrent telling us in...Read More -
Takin’ It to the Streets
“Can you give me a blessing?” “Would you pray for my brother in Argentina? He is dying and I’m out running for him today.” “I am a Muslim and I think it is so wonderful that you are out here with us this morning.” “Thank you for doing this! Other than...Read More -
Easter Message from Bishop Pryse
"Behold I am doing a new thing!” (Isaiah 43:19) One of my favourite Scripture passages is Isaiah 43, verse 19. “Behold I am doing a new thing says the Lord; even now it springs forth. Do you not perceive it?” It reminds me that our God is a creator God...Read More -
You Don’t Save What You Don’t Love
“You don’t save what you don’t love.” So says Margaret Atwood in her address to the 2018 Parliament of World Religions in Toronto in November 2018. “Unless people with faith get behind fixing the planet, it is not going to happen.” You can listen to a portion of her remarks...Read More -
On Re-Setting the Agenda for Congregational Councils
It’s that time of year when we conduct our Congregational AGM’s, elect new leaders and re-convene new Congregational Councils. Sometimes we struggle to identify those new leaders; people are reluctant to serve. In some congregations, council seats sit vacant. I wonder if that might have something to do with the cultures that...Read More -
George Floyd Response from the Eastern Synod Racial Justice Advisory Committee
Dear Siblings in Christ, If one member suffers, all suffer together with it; if one member is honored, all rejoice together with it. (1 Corinthians 12:26) With the death of George Floyd, we witnessed yet another senseless murder of a black man in the United States. We again see tears...Read More -
Summer Sermon Series
ELCIC Synod Bishops and Assistants to the Bishops have committed to preparing sermons for congregational use through the summer: June 14 to September 13. The sermons will be provided in both PDF and video format. Details on how to access the sermons will be shared shortly! If you would still...Read More -
An update on coronavirus (COVID-19) and communities of the ELCIC
Dear friends in Christ, Since the letter issued by our Bishops on March 4, 2020, the World Health Organization has categorized the coronavirus (COVID-19) as a global pandemic. Infection rates have risen, along with many people’s level of concern. We have received many questions and requests over the past days...Read More
Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
Member church of the Lutheran World Federation