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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 -
Behold I Am Doing A New Thing!
The following is an excerpt from Bishop Michael Pryse’s reflection during the Opening Service of Synod Assembly 2021, June 25-26, 2021 Over the course of my ministry, I’ve often been asked “why it is that things have to change within the church.”” Worship books, hymns, practices, policies, theology. Why can’t...Read More -
2021 Season of Creation
The theme for this year's Season of Creation is A Home for All? Renewing the Oikos of God. Oikos is the Greek word for "home" or "household." The Celebration Guide contains liturgical resources, prayers and meditations, and calls to action and advocacy, and can be used by individuals and congregations, to nurture faithful imagination to...Read More -
For The Love Of Creation Faith-In-Action Campaign
For the Love of Creation's faith-in-action campaign mobilizes people across Canada to reduce household greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and demonstrate support for increased federal climate action. Now you can make a personal pledge to reduce your GHG emissions and engage in acts of solidarity with justice-seeking communities. Share your pledge and call...Read More -
New Life at Edgewood Farm
An Update from Edgewood Farm:Camp Edgewood is now home to ecologically grown produce! Jones Family Greens, the new owners, (www.jonesfamilygreens.ca/) are farming approximately 2 acres of what once was the sports field (area near the pool and cabins). Matt Jones is lead farmer, and is generously sharing the farm's news with...Read More
Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
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