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Ministries that Most of Us Seldom See
At the end of May, my assistants and I had the opportunity to meet with a group of pastors, and one deacon, who are called to serve in specialized ministries of spiritual care within the wider community. Some serve in long term care or hospitals. Others serve as chaplains within...Read More -
CLWR Appeal – BC Flood
Massive floods and landslides have devastated parts of British Columbia, destroying roads and leaving several mountain towns isolated. At least three people are missing, some 18,000 people are displaced and authorities expect death tolls to rise. CLWR invites you to pray for the people of British Columbia, and to consider...Read More -
Our Ministry Together – Mission
Our Ministry Together is a series of short videos intended to highlight and celebrate areas of our common mission across the Eastern Synod. Did you know...in the last 10 years over $2,500,000 has been granted to Eastern Synod congregations to support creative, innovative, and unique ideas for mission in God's...Read More -
Eastern Synod Office Vaccination Policy
Effective November 1, 2021, all employees, contractors, volunteers and visitors to the Eastern Synod Office will be required to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19. Paper, electronic or QR versions of government issued proof of vaccination will be accepted. This policy is aligned with the employer’s general duty under...Read More -
Our Ministry Together – ELCIC Highlight
Our Ministry Together is a series of short videos intended to highlight and celebrate areas of our common mission across the Eastern Synod, many of which are funded through congregational benevolence. This month we spend time with our National Bishop Susan Johnson, who tells us about the role of the ELCIC in...Read More -
On Welcoming Change
The theme of this past summer’s Synod Assembly was drawn from the words of Isaiah 43:19. “Behold I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth. Do you not perceive it?’” I think that many of us, have perceived that God is doing something new with us and we...Read More -
Orange Shirt Day – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2021
Phyllis Jack Webstad was six years old when she left her community of Stswedcem’c Xgat’tem First Nation to attend St. Joseph Residential School. Like most six year olds, she was excited to attend school for the first time. Her grandmother bought her a new, bright orange shirt for her to wear...Read More
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