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Eastern Synod of the ELCIC

The Eastern Synod is one of five synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, consisting of 176 congregations and approximately 50,000 baptized members from Sault Ste Marie, Ontario to Halifax, Nova Scotia.

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Discernment Process
National Convention Discernment Process

After 18 years of service leading the ELCIC as national bishop, Rev. Susan Johnson has announced she will be retiring at the conclusion of her current term, which coincides with the 2025 National Convention. To assist the church in this transition, National Church Council (NCC) has thoughtfully considered a discernment process in the lead up to the election of the new national bishop.

ELCIC National Convention Discernment Process
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Our Benevolence Story

Our Benevolence Story is new resource highlighting the ways your benevolence offering supports the work of ministry in four key areas: The Wider Church, Martin Luther University College, Congregations and Leaders. This new resource is available in a wide variety of formats to support a variety of distribution methods.

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The Cyclical Dance of Life and Death

I remember her hands. Rich with age spots, the birthmarks of life, they were, strong, rugged, and extremely skilled. She would “hold” our baby when still in the womb, expertly...
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Letter to Mark Carney P.C., M.P. Prime Minister of Canada

Bishop Susan Johnson (ELCIC) and Archbishop Anne Germond (ACC) wrote a letter to the Prime Minister regarding Israel's ongoing attacks on the Palestinian people. Both leaders are calling on the...
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Seeds of Hope

Letter from the Bishop I have a lilac bush next to my deck. Year after year, I watch the seemingly dead branches begin to come to life. Small buds expand,...
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  • Climate Advocacy Resources

    The Climate Justice Task Force of the Eastern Synod has prepared a variety of materials that are meant to assist...
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  • 2024 Season of Creation

    Eastern Synod Climate Justice Task Force Offers Resources for Celebrating the 2024 Season of Creation. The Climate Justice Task Force...
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  • Life at the Eastern Synod

    Last week, four lay preachers of three Toronto congregations participated in a workshop on preaching at the German language evangelical...
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  • Dancing in the Rain- Women’s Retreat

    June 20, 2025 12:00 am - Niagara Falls ON
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  • Trinity Village Annual Golf Tournament

    June 24, 2025 1:00 pm -
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  • Confirmation Camp

    July 6, 2025 12:00 am -
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Our friends at Martin Luther University College are hosting a "Drag & DIY Pride Fair" on June 5!Luther and Wilfrid Laurier University students, staff and faculty are invited to visit our Drag and DIY Pride Fair to get crafty and relish in a performance by an incredible local drag performer, Kara Melle. 🗓️ June 5, 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.📍 Martin Luther University College Courtyard🎉 Drag p ... See MoreSee Less

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Our life together in ministry on Pentecost Sunday! Our life together in ministry on Pentecost Sunday!

Georgian Bay Ministry Area Gathering
Advent, Toronto ON
St. Peter’s & Bethany, New Denmark NB
Jesus Only Way Arabic Evangelical Mission, Orleans ON
St. Matthew’s, Fredericton NB
Zion, Philipsburg ON
Trinity, Sudbury ON
Mt. Calvary, Upper Northfield NS

#myelcic
The Eastern Synod Queer Committee pauses to rememb The Eastern Synod Queer Committee pauses to remember the 9th Anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shootings. 

The continued rise of violence, hatred, and suppression toward the 2SLGBTQIA+ community ought to embolden us to live out our Gospel call to proclaim the good news that God's love belongs to everyone!

Today, we call on all churches and church leaders to use their voices to ensure that love will always triumph over hatred and violence. 

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A snapshot of our life together in ministry this w A snapshot of our life together in ministry this week! 

1. Christ, Peterborough
2. Trinity, Tavistock and Zion, Stratford at Pride Event
3. Trinity, New Hamburg
4. St. Peter's, Cambridge

#myELCIC
Our life together in ministry this week! Adam McC Our life together in ministry this week!

Adam McComb’s Ordination at Mount Zion, Waterloo ON
Mount Zion Women’s Retreat
Program Committee for Leadership for Ministry
Grace, Eganville ON

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Our life together in ministry over the past few we Our life together in ministry over the past few weeks:

St. Luke’s, Ridgeway ON (Red Dress)
Grand River Ministry Area Gathering
St. John’s, Augsburg ON (Service of Leave-Taking)
St. John’s, Augsburg ON
St. Stephen’s, Schutt ON
Trinity, Walkerton ON (Anniversary Sunday)
St. Matthew’s, Hanover ON
Pastor Fred’s Retirement!
Trinity, Tavistock ON
St. David’s, Orillia ON

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Where have you seen “Seeds of Hope” in your ow Where have you seen “Seeds of Hope” in your own life?
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