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Statement on Communion practices during coronavirus (COVID-19)
Dear clergy of the ELCIC,First of all, thank you all for the incredible work you are doing in this time of pandemic. In many and various ways you are being so creative in using new and old technologies to continue to minister to God’s people and provide spiritual nourishment. We...Read More -
Eastern Synod Office Closed
Dear friends in Christ, As per the Government of Ontario’s March 23, 2020 order to close non-essential businesses, effective today, we will cease regular operations at the Eastern Synod office. Plans are in place for staff members to work remotely from home and we have every confidence in our ability...Read More -
Across the ELCIC
As we look for new ways to gather as community, please consider checking out the following live streaming and pre-recorded worship services from across our church.http://elcic.ca/publichealth/livestreaming.cfm If you have an update to something on this list, or have something new to add please send it to Trina, tgallop@elcic.caRead More -
Stations of the Cross in Downtown Kitchener- Good Friday 2019
At vestries this past year Bishop Linda Nicholls challenged congregations throughout the Diocese of Huron to Stand in Solidarity with those living in poverty. This Good Friday, All Saints Anglican Church Waterloo joined with Christ Lutheran Church to participate in the Stations of the Cross in downtown Kitchener.The theme for...Read More -
March 16 Letter On COVID-19 And Communities Of The ELCIC
Dear friends in Christ, As coronavirus disease (Covid-19) continues to escalate domestically, so does the requirement that we continue to review and adjust our current practices. With new information being received daily, we have received requests for further communication, specifically with respect to the most recent pastoral letter issued March...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 -
Prayers of Intercession
These prayers of intercession from the Lutheran World Federation may be of interest to our congregations. They may be a helpful resource in the midst of these uncertain times. https://www.lutheranworld.org/sites/default/files/2020/documents/200312_-_intercessory_prayer_in_the_midst_of_the_spread_of_covid_-_en.pdfRead More -
A Pastoral Letter Concerning Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Communities of the ELCIC
Dear friends in Christ,God’s grace and peace to you. Recent news about the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has raised concernsfor many of us for the wellbeing of people across the world and potentially in our communities and neighbourhoods.This may be raising fears and questions. In response, we first want...Read More -
Supporting Our Rostered Leaders
Dear friends and colleagues, Grace and peace be unto you! Next Monday I will begin the fourth in a series of zoom calls with our synod's rostered leaders in our 17 Ministry Areas. In our most recent series of meetings I highlighted the need for our rostered leaders to practice...Read More -
A Birthday Wish
Wind, fire and a group of fearful friends. And then suddenly the Spirit descends and all is utterly, eternally, irrevocably changed. The once fearful disciples cringe no longer. Wishful thinking and timid whispers yield to a bold proclamation of passion and resurrection. Jesus’ disciples are quite literally given a "second...Read More
Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
Member church of the Lutheran World Federation