Synod Bishops

Rev. Trish Schmermund elected as new Synod Bishop for Alberta and the Territories

Delegates to the Synod of Alberta and the Territories Assembly have elected Rev. Trish Schmermund to serve as their next bishop.

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Rev. Carla Blakley to serve as next Bishop of the Eastern Synod

Delegates to the Eastern Synod Assembly have elected Rev. Carla Blakley to serve as their next bishop.

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MNO Synod Bishop Jason Zinko re-elected

Delegates to the MNO Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada have re-elected Rev. Jason Zinko as Synod Bishop on the first ballot.

Zinko received 59 votes out of a possible 76. A total of 57 votes were required for election.

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“Expanding the possibilities of ministry together” – Alberta Synod Joint Study Conference 

The Synod of Alberta and the Territories is taking a new approach to its annual Synod Study Conference in 2024.

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Redevelopment partnership brings about new opportunities within Eastern Synod 

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada’s (ELCIC) Eastern Synod is embarking on a new journey of redevelopment through various agencies throughout the province of Ontario.

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Eastern Synod welcomes first synodically recognized ministry

In early-December, the Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada welcomed its first synodically recognized ministry and authorized lay minister during a service at Resurrection Lutheran Church of Orleans. 

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National, Synod Bishops write to the church to express their ongoing concern for domestic violence

ELCIC National and Synod Bishops write to the church to express their ongoing concern for domestic violence in our country and within our church.

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