Category Archives: Eastern Synod

Reminder: The Eastern Synod’s Spiritual Retreat for Laypersons

Posted on March 6, 2026 by stmatthewswelland

REMINDER – The Eastern Synod’s Spiritual Retreat for Laypersons in April is quickly approaching – the cut off for registration is Friday March 27th – don’t miss out!  For information and registration visit the Eastern Synod Website

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Advent Greetings 2025 From the Eastern Synod Office

Posted on December 20, 2025 by stmatthewswelland
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ELCIC Communication – Letter on Non-Binary Safety – February 11-25

Posted on February 12, 2025 by stmatthewswelland

Dear friends in Christ: The people of the ELCIC and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, inside and outside the church, know too well how acts of homophobia, transphobia, and biphobia—including religious-induced discrimination— embolden public expressions of hate crimes and violence. Unfortunately, deliberate … Continue reading →

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Obituary – Rev. Val Hennig

Posted on September 17, 2024 by stmatthewswelland

Rev. Valentine (Val) Hennig May 26, 1931 – September 16, 2024 Dear friends, Our beloved brother and colleague died quietly on Monday, September 16, 2024, at Parkwood Mennonite Home in Waterloo. Val was born to Herman and Antonia (Toni) Hennig … Continue reading →

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Invitation to Ordination of Rev. Carla Blakely – September 24, 2024

Posted on August 28, 2024 by stmatthewswelland

“ It is with great delight that we invite you to the ordination of Rev. Carla Blakley as Bishop of the Eastern Synod. The ordination service will take place Saturday, September 28, 2024 at St. Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Church, 54 Benton St., Kitchener, ON  … Continue reading →

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Breaking News From Synod Convention

Posted on June 22, 2024 by stmatthewswelland

Delegates to the Eastern Synod Assembly are delighted to announce that Sara Whynot has been elected as the next Vice Chairperson of the Eastern Synod. Sara offered an expression of gratitude to the Eastern Synod, and committed to praying for … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Story and Greeting Video (closed caption available) – Eastern Synod

Posted on December 19, 2022 by stmatthewswelland
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