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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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2026/2027 Eastern Synod Scholarships
The Eastern Synod is happy to announce we will be offering scholarships for the 2026/2027 academic year. All funds are administered by a Scholarship Committee appointed by the Eastern Synod...
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Our Ministry Stories: Impact Report
Did you receive Our Ministry Stories?We recently sent your congregation a letter in the mail and I hope you received it! I’ve attached a copy in hopes you will read...
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Climate Justice Committee – Call for Climate Campaign
Climate Justice Committee - Call for Climate Campaign Wednesday, February 18th marks the beginning of the Season of Lent, a...Read More -
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Valley of the Birdtail – By Andrew Stobo Sniderman and Douglas Sanderson (Amo Binashii)
For most Canadians, until very recently, the history of Canada’s relationships and interactions with Indigenous peoples has been obscured. Collectively,...Read More
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Future Visions – Grand and Two Rivers Ministry Areas
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Wow - lots has been happening over the past few weeks!![]()
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1. 81st Convention of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Guyana![]()
2. Our Saviour, Owen Sound ON![]()
3. Westside, Barrie ON![]()
4. St. Matthew's, Hanover ON![]()
5. Mt. Zion Women's Retreat![]()
6. Glebe Centre Decommissioning Service ![]()
7. Rhenish, Markham ON![]()
8. Christ, Waterloo ON![]()
9. Ottawa Valley Ministry Area![]()
10. Lay Retreat, Niagara Falls ON![]()
11. St. Peter's, Zurich ON![]()
12. Faith,#myELCICrd ON![]()
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We're Hiring! Summer Student Opportunities at the Eastern Synod ![]()
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Do you know a student looking for meaningful work this summer? We have 4 exciting positions open right now — and we'd love for someone from our community to join the team! 🙌![]()
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📂 Archival Document Manager (2 positions) Help preserve and digitize the rich history of congregations across the Synod — baptismal registers, photographs, council minutes and more. A wonderful opportunity to connect with our Lutheran heritage.![]()
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📱 Communications & Social Media Coordinator (2 positions) Help congregations tell their stories and strengthen their digital presence. Perfect for students with a passion for writing, creativity, and community!![]()
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Both positions are: 📍 Kitchener-based. ⏰ 35 hrs/week![]()
(The Communication role is a hybrid position.)![]()
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For details and to apply, contact Katja Brittain at kbrittain@elcic.ca![]()
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Full listings: 👉 easternsynod.org/opportunity/![]()
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#EasternSynod #ELCIC #NowHiring #SummerStudent #SummerJobs #FaithInAction
Opportunities – Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
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SUMMER STUDENT – Archival Document Manager (2 positions available) Posted: April 16, 2026 | In this position you will preserve and digitize records from congregations across the Synod – baptismal ...
On April 30, 2026 the house which has served many purposes on the corner of Albert and Seagram in Waterloo was Decommissioned. ![]()
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Bishop Carla participated and offered a blessing that spoke to the heart of the emotions people were feeling as one chapter ended, and another began. ![]()
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Bishop Carla’s blessing is shared here.
Join us in offering sincere and heartfelt thanks to our friend and colleague, Cindy, as she concludes her time working in the Eastern Synod Office. ![]()
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We wish Cindy the very best as she steps into this next chapter of her career. ![]()
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The Eastern Synod joins in celebrating this wonderful moment in the life and ministry of our dear colleague, Rev. Ralph Carl Wushke. ![]()
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Congratulations!Lutheran Theological Seminary Saskatoon is pleased to confer an honorary degree upon Rev. Ralph Carl Wushke at our convocation celebrations, in recognition of his exceptional service to the church and society.![]()
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A graduate of LTS, Rev. Ralph Carl has been a courageous advocate for the full inclusion of 2SLGBTQIA+ people in the church. He was instrumental in bringing the work of Lutherans Concerned/North America (now ReconcilingWorks) to Canada.![]()
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His faithfulness, courage, and love for the church reflect the kind of Gospel-centred leadership LTS seeks to nurture.![]()
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We give thanks to God for his legacy and are proud to celebrate him.
