Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada

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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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Pathways for Ministry

Your Eastern Synod Team is committed to providing wrap-around love and accompaniment to Congregations, Ministry Areas and Communities in transition.

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Bishop’s Table

The Bishop’s Table is an intentional extension and deepened inclusion of the Bishop’s Company. As we learn from our new hymn, it is better to build a longer table than a higher fence. With a full heart, I invite you and other cherished friends to come to the table on November 8th from 11am-2pm for nourishment, to be in each other’s company, for inspiration, and to receive a special gift and token of appreciation and connection. 

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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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Think Again

I picked up a new book. I could only read a few chapters at a time without....well....thinking. Adam Grant's Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know, a...
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2026 Compensation Schedule

The 2026 Compensation Schedule for Rostered Ministers, Pastoral Supply and Interim Pastors for 2025-2026 is now available. 2026 Compensation ScheduleDownload
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2025/2026 Scholarship Recipients

It brings us great pleasure to introduce the Eastern Synod Scholarship recipients for the 2025/2026 academic year. Along with maintaining excellent school marks, each recipient has been busy giving their...
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Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada

1 week ago

Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!🌷The Bishop’s Table is an intentional extension and deepened inclusion of the Bishop’s Company. As we learn from our new hymn, it is better to build a longer table than a higher fence. With a full heart, I invite you and other cherished friends to come to the table on November 8th from 11am-2pm for nourishment, to be in each other’s company, for inspiration, and to receive a special gift and token of appreciation and connection. Together with the benevolence and kindness of past donations from caring people like you, through the discretionary fund, we have brought help and hope to our neighbours when called to compassion. Gifts to this fund allow us to respond to urgent situations, and also act boldly and with confidence when our community is in need.Today, I invite you to RSVP to our Open House & Bishop’s Table, and also to consider a special donation to the discretionary fund. Date: November 8Time: Drop By anytime between 11am-2pm. Location: Eastern Synod Office (74 Weber Street West)To learn more, donate or RSVP, please visit: easternsynod.org/bishops-table/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada

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Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
Is your congregation, ministry area, or community at a crossroads? Introducing the new "Pathways for Ministry" program from the Eastern Synod, a dedicated resource to guide you through times of transition and discernment.This video introduces our four-step pathway to a vibrant and sustainable future!Step 1: Freedom to DreamStep 2: Rostered LeadershipStep 3: Lay LeadershipStep 4: Corner StonesNo matter where you are on your journey, the Eastern Synod is committed to walking with you. Let's explore the path to a renewed and missional church together.#myELCIC ... See MoreSee Less

Introducing Pathways for Ministry

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Is your congregation, ministry area, or community at a crossroads? Introducing the new "Pathways for Ministry" program from the Eastern Synod, a dedicated re...

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Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada

2 weeks ago

Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
Our life together in ministry on/around Thanksgiving Sunday! St. John’s, Petawawa ONThanksgiving Worship at Eastern Synod OfficeMembers of the Candidacy CommitteeSt. Peter’s, Neustadt ONSt. John’s, Mahone Bay NSTrinity, Tavistock ONZion, Philipsburg ONFaith, Elliot Lake ONSt. Stephen’s, Schutt ON#myELCIC ... See MoreSee Less

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Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada

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Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
Wishing a blessed and joy-filled Thanksgiving to all across the Eastern Synod! 🙏🍁The Synod Staff gives thanks for our dedicated leaders, our faithful communities, and the boundless love and grace of God we see at work every day. May your hearts and homes be full of gratitude this weekend.#Thanksgiving #blessed #EasternSynod #myELCIC #thankful ... See MoreSee Less

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Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada

3 weeks ago

Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
A little glimpse of our life together in ministry this week in the Eastern Synod1. Trillium, Waterloo ON2. Grand River & Two Rivers Ministry Areas3. St. John’s, Ladysmith QC4. St. Paul’s, Bridgewater NS5. Zion, Philipsburg ON6. Trinity, Walkerton ON7. All Saints, Newcombville NS8. Faith, St. Catherines ON#myELCIC ... See MoreSee Less

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