St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Welland, Ontario, Canada

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 the Synod and our next Bishop.

Sara is the first officer of the Eastern Synod to be elected from the Atlantic Ministry Area. Sara is a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Mahone Bay NS.

Please pray for Sara, the Whynot family, and the Eastern Synod.

With joyful applause, Chris Hulan and Fred Mertz have been elected as the next Secretary and Treasurer of the Eastern Synod!

Both Chris and Fred addressed the Assembly offering words of deep appreciation and gratitude to delegates.

Please pray for Chris and Fred, the Hulan and Mertz families, as well as the Eastern Synod during this time of transition.

Following a fifth ballot, delegates to the Eastern Synod Assembly 2024 are pleased to announce that Rev. Carla Blakley has been elected as the next Bishop of the Eastern Synod!

In response to their election, Bishop-Elect Blakley offered words of gratitude and hope for the future of ministry in the Eastern Synod!

Please join us in praying for Bishop-Elect Blakley, the Blakley family, and the Eastern Synod!