Central Toronto Ministry Area, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada

A snapshot of worship across the Eastern Synod on Sunday, October 18, 2020. St. Matthews, Fredericton NB Augsburg, Brampton ON Martin Luther, Ottawa ON... Holy Trinity, Belleville ON Martin Luther, Toronto ON St. John's, Mahone Bay NS St. Luke's, Kitchener ON St. Matthew's, Hanover ON Joint Service with St. Peter's, Zurich ON and Trinity, London ON We are grateful for those who send pictures, screenshots or tag us in their congregational posts. Thank you! #myELCIC #onlineworship #zoom #COVID19

A snapshot of our life together in worship on All Saints Sunday. Holy Cross, Burlington ON South Dundas Community Church, Williamsburg ON St. James, St. Jacob'...s ON St. John's, Mahone Bay NS St. Matthew's, Conestogo ON St. Peter's, Kitchener ON Trinity, Windsor ON Westside, Barrie ON St. Paul's, Bridgewater NS #myELCIC

A snapshot of our life together in worship on Sunday, November 8, 2020. #myELCIC Redeemer, North Bay ON Nith Valley Ministry Area Agricola, Toronto ON... Faith, Ottawa ON Redeemer, Toronto ON Resurrection, Halifax NS Rhenish, Markham ON St. John's, Montreal QC Thank you for sending, sharing and tagging us in your photos! Anyone wishing to share a picture from next Sunday's worship service is asked to please forward that photo to [email protected] by Monday, November 16 @ 10am.

A snapshot of our life together in worship across the Eastern Synod on Reformation Sunday. St. Matthew's, Kitchener ON Ottawa Ministry Area Rhenish, Markham ON... Resurrection, Halifax NS Holy Cross, Newmarket ON Holy Spirit of Peace, Mississauga ON St. Peter's, New Denmark NB Peace, Pickering ON St. George, Toronto ON St. John's, Montreal QC St. John's, Ottawa ON St. Stephen's, Kitchener ON Zion, Sault Ste Marie ON Thank you to those who submitted photos, shared, or tagged us in your post. We are truly grateful! #myELCIC

Today Premier Ford announced that unmonitored & private gathering limits will be reduced in all regions of Ontario. Please note that these reduced capacities do not apply to Places of Worship. Churches in Ontario are still permitted to gather for in-person worship at a capacity of up to 30% (observing all physical distancing, mask, and hygiene protocols). Today's news release states: ... "The new limits will not apply to events or gatherings held in staffed businesses and facilities, such as bars, restaurants, cinemas, convention centres, banquet halls, gyms, places of worship, recreational sporting or performing art events. Existing rules, including public health and workplace safety measures for these businesses and facilities, continue to be in effect." The full news release from the Office of the Premier can be viewed HERE. https://news.ontario.ca//ontario-limits-the-size-of-unmoni

Bishop Pryse provides an update in response to current pandemic realities across the Eastern Synod. Read More: http://ow.ly/4j4p50BNwvW

A follow-up series of ZOOM Info Sessions will be held from September 28-October 1, 2020. Learn more, and check out our answers to your In-Person Worship FAQs! http://ow.ly/mNwa50Brjzm] #myelcic

Join hundreds of youth from across Canada for an online #EnRoute experience that we are calling Journey Interrupted. Journey Interrupted brings the CLAY Large ...Group Gathering experience to your screen. It will feature live music from the CLAY Band, a drama sketch from the CLAY Drama Troupe, prayer and worship, a short reflection from Melanie Delva, our keynote speaker and more! This 60min event will livestream on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube at: 4:00pm (Vancouver), 5:00pm (Calgary), 6:00pm (Winnipeg) 7:00pm (Toronto), 8:00pm (Halifax), 8:30pm (St. John’s) Youth Groups are encouraged to host watch parties during the video and continue the conversation after the video event ends on Zoom, Facetime, Meet, or the platform of their choice.

To all Rostered Ministers from Bishop Michael Pryse Dear Colleagues and Partners in Ministry, Last night I participated in the final synod wide zoom meetings that have been convened over the past two weeks, bringing rostered and congregational leaders together to discuss preparing for a return to in-person worship. It has been a delight to speak with leaders from across the breadth of the synod and to learn from one another’s experiences in this process. I am grateful that ou...Continue reading

Bishop Michael Pryse shares words of encouragement as many congregations prepare for a fall resumption of in-person worship. He reminds us that the life and work of Christ's church didn't stop during this time of pandemic! "Lets get ready to tuck in!" #myelcic ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUy-fUmdQWM&t=3s

Worshipping Online Webinar

Extract from Letter from Eastern Synod June, 12, 2020 Resumption of In-Person Worship... Dear Siblings in Christ ... Eastern Synod have appointed a Task Force on the Resumption of In-Person Worship. The mandate of the Task Force will be to develop guidelines for congregations to support both their preparations to re-open for in-person worship and their ability to protect the safety and wellbeing of all those who gather. Particular attention will be given to the following areas: Who is responsible for the decision to reconvene in-person worship? What considerations need to be reviewed when making the decision to re-open? What procedures need to be implemented to protect employees/volunteers, members/visitors? What congregational activities may/will need to be excluded? What worship components will need to be done differently? How do we live and serve together while adhering to legislative and public health directives? How do these decisions impact our facility usage and rental commitments? How will we provide adequate training to volunteers? Has COVID-19 impacted our insurance coverage? We commit to providing a preparatory checklist by July 1, 2020; with a more comprehensive resource available by August 1, 2020. We value your input. Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the chairperson of the Task Force, Laurie Knott ([email protected]) or Rev. Adam Snook ([email protected]). We are here to support you.

The following is being shared with the Eastern synod on behalf of Bishop Michael Pryse. Dear Colleague and Partners, Grace and peace be with you!...Continue reading

One Family in Mission - A Pentecost Event

Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Newmarket

One Family in Mission - A Pentecost Event If you have submitted your Lord's Prayer for this event, share with us here.