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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 -
Faith and Caring in a Time of COVID-19
Pictured here is Rev Dr. Peter Kuhnert at the Joy in the Journey Women's Retreat held last year at Niagara on the Lake This year will mark my 30th anniversary of being an independent physician and my 15th year as a pastor and theologian. While I have had many and...Read More -
ONTARIO BALING DAYS 2020
On April 6 - 7 you're invited to join us in Wallenstein for We Care Baling Days Baling Days is a highlight of the We Care calendar, and we are pleased to extend an invitation to everyone in Ontario who would like to get involved. Baling Days is a great...Read More -
Black History Month
*….”Black History Month is a time to remember and reflect on important people and events of the past-and the present-and to continue to work toward a better, fairer future.” The commemoration of Black History Month dates back to 1926, when Harvard-educated African American historian, Carter G. Woodson, proposed setting aside...Read More
Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
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