Week 4: Additional Resources
Palm Sunday
February 27, 2022
Art Competition
Confirmation Camp Invitation
Planning Update
Upcoming Events
Applications Available
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As the events in Ukraine continue to unfold, the Eastern Synod joins our global partners in prayer
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
(Ps 46:1)
Eternal God, amid all the turmoil and changes of the world your love is steadfast and your strength never fails. In this time of danger and trouble, be to us a sure guardian and rock of defense. Guide the leaders of all nations with your wisdom, comfort those in distress, and grant us courage and hope to face the future; through Jesus Christ, our Saviour and Lord. Amen.
(Evangelical Lutheran Worship, P. 76)
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Dear friends,
We challenge all members of the Synod to engage with Black History Month. Every week, during the month of February, you will receive resources included with your weekly Synod Newsletter, that will help you. However, you might choose to read a book by a Black author, watch a documentary or video, listen to a podcast, etc.... then, discuss it with someone - tell your pastor what you learned! Ask your pastor what they are doing this month to engage with Black History Month!
Send an email to our Racial Justice Committee about your thoughts or whatever comments you may have. Whatever you do, just do something! We would love to hear from you!
During this final week of the month, we encourage you to explore a wide range of ADDITIONAL RESOURCES which have been collected for your use :
Articles
Artists
Authors & Poets
Influential Figures
We also invite you to join Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, Waterloo for their annual Black History Month Worship Service (ZOOM) on Sunday, February 27 @ 11am. CLICK HERE TO JOIN
For more information and additional links, please visit the Black History Month page on the Eastern Synod website. |
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Black History Month Wrap-Up Video
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Eastern Synod-Wide Palm Sunday Worship
Bishop Michael, Bishop Susan and the Congregation of St. Peter's, Kitchener invite you to join them for a Synod-Wide Palm Sunday service on April 10 @ 10am. This service will feature rostered and lay participation from across our Synod. In place of palm branches, we invite you to wave textile items which can then be donated to local agencies in your community. Wave socks...receiving blankets...washcloths...bedsheets...towels...or even underwear!
More information will be available soon!
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Diaconal Sunday
From ELCIC News
This year on February 27 we celebrate Diaconal Sunday - the day Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) celebrates the witness expressed through service (diakonia). Through our baptism, all Christians are called to share God's word and to serve our neighbours in Christ's name. It is also a day to recognize and give thanks to God for all who serve in official calls as deacons in our church. Use our 2022 resources when you click here.
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Tell us what God's Creation means to you! Get messy...have fun! Take a picture of your creation or send us a video!
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Theme
Categories
Submission Examples
Deadline
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"For The Love Of Creation"
12 and Under or 13+
Paintings, Drawings, Sculpture, Poetry, Song, Dance, Story-Telling/Writing
March 31, 2022
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Winning entries will be featured on the Eastern Synod and the Youth and Young Adult website for the month of April. All submissions will be available for congregational use in worship and/or for the celebration of Earth Day. Art Consent form required. CLICK HERE to learn more! |
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Confirmation Camp @ Lutherlyn
Camp Lutherlyn invites you and your confirmation class to join them next summer from July 3-8 2022 for a week of “Confirmation Camp” at Camp Lutherlyn on Golden Lake - www.lutherlyncamp.ca. Confirmation Camp is a week where up to 50 young people from several different churches gather for instructions, to meet new friends, and to have fun! This is the first time Camp Lutherlyn is endeavouring to make this happen. Learn More
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Assembly 2022
From ELCIC News
An update on Assembly 2022 was shared to both churches in January in which planning for the much anticipated gathering between the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada and the Anglican Church of Canada has been deeply impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic over the last two years. The Assembly 2022 Planning Committee has been trying to navigate the difficult decision whether a gathering can be held in-person. On Friday, February 18, the Assembly 2022 Planning Committee has decided to postpone Assembly 2022 following prayerful consideration. To read the full announcement, please click here.
**Please note that revised plans for ELCIC Convention (Summer 2022) will be announced soon.
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Open Door – Ash Wednesday
Martin Luther University College invites you to join the weekly Open Door Lenten services Wednesdays at 5 p.m. beginning Ash Wednesday. Holy Communion on March 2 with Rev. Dr. Mark Harris presiding. You may participate online or in person in Keffer Memorial Chapel. Visitors, please complete and submit the online screening form before arriving on campus. Masks must be worn on Luther’s campus. Zoom meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82684038312
Open Door - International Women’s Day
Martin Luther University College invites you to join the weekly Open Door gathering at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9, with special speaker Dr. Musimbi Kanyoro, board chair of the United World Colleges; past president and CEO of the Global Fund for Women; and former head of the Lutheran World Federation’s Women in Church and Society desk. Her talk is titled “ Gratitude Beyond Measure: The Power of Privilege!” This year’s IWD theme is #BreakTheBias. Zoom meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82684038312
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St. Peter's Lutheran
Faith Lutheran & St. Peter's Anglican
Lutheran/Anglican Ministries of the Bruce
St. John's Lutheran
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Cambridge, ON
Elliot Lake, ON
Wiarton, ON
Montreal, QC
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For more information please contact Rev Douglas Reble, Assistant to the Bishop.
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