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Fear Not. The Lord is Near!
The Easter morning account from John’s Gospel sets a pattern that is repeated in all the accounts of Jesus post-resurrection appearances. Jesus appears – he’s not recognized – but then, in an instant, ears and eyes are opened, and the Lord is revealed. In most of these accounts, the disciples...Read More -
In Memory of Rev. Dr. & Bishop (Retired) William David Huras
Service Livestream via Erb & Good Family Funeral Home It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of the Rev. Dr. and Bishop (retired) William (Bill) David Huras peacefully at Grand River Hospital, Kitchener on Sunday February 26, 2023 in his 90th year. Devoted and beloved husband of...Read More -
Mandi Walker – Manager of Finance & Administration
The Eastern Synod Officers are pleased to announce that after an extensive search, Mandi Walker has been hired as our new Manager of Finance and Administration. Mandi is a Chartered Professional Accountant and brings a wealth of senior leadership experience in a variety of sectors including the hospitality industry, food services, banking,...Read More -
CLAY 2023 Grant Opportunity
ELFEC is offering a grant of up to $200 per attendee ELCIC congregations to support youths that are attending CLAY 2023. ELFEC hopes that the $200 per attendee will at least partially assist in meeting any financial commitment needed to attend and/or register for CLAY 2023: Ashes & Embers in...Read More -
First Synodically Recognized Ministry in Eastern Synod
On Saturday, December 3, the first Synodically Recognized Ministry and Authorized Lay Minister were welcomed into the Eastern Synod family! Since 2014, JOWAEM, an emerging community of Arabic speaking Christians from Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan and Iraq have worshipped together in the Ottawa area. Over the course of the pandemic, our...Read More -
Bishop’s Spiritual Retreats 2023
" The Midnight Guide to the BibleNot your usual Bible Study: examining the scriptures through murder, sex, money, mistakes, #MeToo and real estate."Retreat Presenter: Rev Dr. Matthew Anderson Rostered Leaders Retreat - February 5-8, 2023 Rostered-Retreat-Invitation-Accomodation-2023-1Download Rostered-Spiritual-Retreat-AGENDA-2023Download Click here to register. Atlantic Pastors Retreat - Februay 12-15 2023-Atlantic-Leaders-Retreat-Invitation-LetterDownload Atlantic-Ministry-Area-Rostered-Leaders-Conference-Rev-Retreat-Packages-2023Download Atlantic-Ministry-Area-Rostered-Leaders-Conference-Agenda-2023Download...Read More -
In Praise of Music
Martin Luther once wrote, “The riches of music are so excellent and so precious that words fail me whenever I attempt to discuss and describe them .... In summa, next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world. It controls our...Read More -
COVID-19 Update: November 14, 2022
Dear friends, colleagues and siblings in Christ, Since the very beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic we, as the body of Christ, have committed ourselves to doing whatever was necessary to protect the most vulnerable among us. This has been, and continues to be, a ministry of love and service to...Read More -
Music Ministry: Pandemic Style
“Let my spirit always sing, though my heart be wintering…” 2020 we were all thrown for a loop; one Sunday in church singing hymns and the next Sunday…nothing. Church buildings were closed and worship was adapted for an at home congregation. Resurrection, Halifax, went to Facebook live streaming and email...Read More -
Schützfest 350 Canada
Heinrich Schütz, (1585-1672), the greatest Lutheran musician before J.S. Bach is commemorated in the Lutheran calendar on July 26, along with J.S. Bach and George Frederick Handel. The 350th anniversary of Schütz’s death (November 6, 1672) has sparked a mini-renaissance of Schütz’s music around the world and in Canada. Read more...Read More
Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
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