Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada

A Pastoral Letter Inviting Prayers for Peace in the Middle East

ELCIC National Bishop Susan Johnson issued a pastoral letter inviting members to pray for peace in the Middle East and to remember the people of the region.
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Anglican-Lutheran Cycle of Prayer

The Joint Anglican-Lutheran Commission provides the Anglican-Lutheran Cycle of Prayer for use across our churches. This Cycle of Prayer may be used in Sunday liturgies as a way to encourage one another in faith and mission.
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LWF Delegation's Audience with the Pope

The leaders from The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) had an audience with Pope Francis at the Vatican. The delegation expressed gratitude for the partnership with the Roman Catholic Church.
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ELCIC National Bishop Congratulates New ELCA Bishop-elect

ELCIC National Bishop Susan Johnson congratulates the Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton, bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Northeastern Ohio Synod, on her election of presiding bishop of the ELCA.
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Canada Lutheran, Anglican youth lead Hill event

Hundreds of Lutherans and Anglicans gathered under the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill to worship and raise awareness about protecting Canada's water supply.
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In Mission for Others

assist those affected by flooding in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, and wildfires in Alberta.

The ELCIC, through its partnership with Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR), is appealing to its members for financial support to assist those affected by flooding in southern Alberta and across the province.

ELCIC members are asked to donate to the appeal by making a designated offering donation for "Southern Alberta Flood Appeal 2013" through their congregation.

More information can be found in a recent ELCIC news release.

Ecumenical & International Life

Within the ecumenical sphere there are those relationships which take on the character of Full Communion. The ELCIC enjoys such a relationship with the Anglican Church of Canada under the terms of the Waterloo Declaration.

Anglicans and Lutherans increasingly gather in Waterloo Ministries - these are communities sharing rostered ministers, worship, facilities and programs. We regularly lift one another up in an annual Cycle of Prayer. And in July 2013, Lutherans and Anglicans gathered in Ottawa for a joint assembly.

Faith & Worship

National Bishop Susan Johnson encourages a call to spiritual renewal and deeper discipleship, including: regular attendance at worship; daily prayer and scripture reading; yearly involvement in a program of study; regular service in the community (not just the congregation); regular and proportional giving similar to the understanding of the tithe found in scripture; and commitment to sharing the good news with those around us, beginning with our family and friends. Pray, Read, Worship, Study, Serve, Give and Tell.

Resources are available on the Call to Spiritual Renewal section of this website for use as you begin this journey.