The Saskatchewan synod is one of the five synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC).[1]
The synod comprises congregations and ministries in the province of Saskatchewan and four congregations located in western Manitoba.[1] There are 115 congregations comprising about 26,000 baptized members and 3 ministries.[1]
Their office is located at #6 – 2220 Northridge Drive in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.[2] As of June 2024, Rev. Dr. Ali Tote is serving as the bishop.[3]
The ELCIC has two seminaries, one of which is located within the Saskatchewan synod border, Lutheran Theological Seminary in Saskatoon.[4]
Bishops
editRev. Telmor Sartison - 1985–1993
Rev. Allan A. Grundahl - 1993–2002
Rev. Cynthia G. (Cindy) Halmarson - 2002–2014[5]
Rev. Dr. Sidney (Sid) Haugen - 2014[5]–2024[6]
Rev. Dr. Ali Tote - 2024–Present[7]
Conventions
edit1986 - Saskatoon
1988 - Yorkton
1990 - Swift Current
1992 - Regina
1994 - North Battleford
1996 - Estevan
1998 - Saskatoon
2000 - Melville
2002 - Swift Current
2004 -
2006 -
2008 - Assiniboia[8]
2010 - Saskatoon[9]
2012 - Yorkton[10]
2014 - Regina[11]
2016 - Saskatoon[12]
2018 - Regina[12]
2021 - Held Virtually[12]
2024 - Saskatoon[13]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Who we are - Saskatchewan Synod". Retrieved 2024-08-26.
- ^ "Contact us - Saskatchewan Synod". Retrieved 2024-08-26.
- ^ Gallop, Trina (2024-06-01). "Rev. Dr. Ali Tote elected Saskatchewan Synod Bishop". Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
- ^ "Ministries - Saskatchewan Synod". Retrieved 2024-08-26.
- ^ a b Admin, Site (2014-05-07). "Saskatchewan Synod elects new bishop". Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ "Spotlight on the ELCIC | One Body | Salt + Light Media". slmedia.org. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ Gallop, Trina (2024-06-01). "Rev. Dr. Ali Tote elected Saskatchewan Synod Bishop". Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ Admin, Site (2008-06-14). "ELCIC Saskatchewan Synod Convention Commences". Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
- ^ Admin, Site (2010-07-09). "ELCIC Saskatchewan Synod Meets in Convention; Delegates Re-Elect Synod Bishop Cindy Halmarson". Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
- ^ Admin, Site (2012-06-07). "ELCIC Saskatchewan Synod Convention Meets in Convention". Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
- ^ Admin, Site (2014-05-07). "Saskatchewan Synod elects new bishop". Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
- ^ a b c "Sask Synod convention - Saskatchewan Synod". Retrieved 2024-08-26.
- ^ "Sask Synod (ELCIC) 2024 Convention - Saskatchewan Synod". Retrieved 2024-08-26.