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The Eastern Synod is one of five
synods A synod () is a council of a Christian denomination, usually convened to decide an issue of doctrine, administration or application. The word ''synod'' comes from the Ancient Greek () ; the term is analogous with the Latin word . Originally, ...
of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada Evangelicalism (), also called evangelical Christianity or evangelical Protestantism, is a worldwide, interdenominational movement within Protestant Christianity that emphasizes evangelism, or the preaching and spreading of the Christian g ...
, consisting of 50,000 baptized members in 175 congregations. The territory of the Eastern Synod runs from Sault Ste. Marie,
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to Halifax,
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. Their office is located in
Kitchener, Ontario Kitchener is a city in the Canadian province of Ontario, about west of Toronto. It is one of three cities that make up the Regional Municipality of Waterloo and is the regional Administrative centre, seat. Kitchener was known as Berlin until a ...
. Their Bishop is Rev. Carla Blakley. The Eastern Synod consists of 175 congregations and approximately 50,000 baptized members. The Eastern Synod Office is located in Kitchener, Ontario. The Eastern Synod benefits from a strong partnership with Martin Luther University College, Canadian Lutheran World Relief, Lutheran World Federation, the Canadian Council of Churches as well as the World Council of Churches. The Eastern Synod is a strong participant in the Full Communion relationship between the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada and the Anglican Church in Canada. As of 2022, the Eastern Synod has several portfolios and committees to address issues such as Racial Justice, Reconciliation, Environmental Justice, Mission, Youth and Young Adult Ministry and Congregational Redevelopment.


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