2025 ELCIC National Convention closes in hope

On Sunday morning, the 2025 ELCIC National Convention concluded with a closing worship service. Delegates, visitors, and special guests gathered to rejoice, pray and sing all together, one final time before departing home.

ELCIC honours outgoing National Bishop Susan Johnson

On Saturday night, delegates, visitors and special guest attending the 2025 ELCIC National Convention celebrated and honoured the legacy of outgoing National Bishop Susan Johnson.

Rev. Dr. Larry Kochendorfer elected as National Bishop

Delegates at the 2025 ELCIC National Convention have elected Rev. Dr. Larry Kochendorfer to serve as its fifth National Bishop. The sixth and final ballot was cast by 156 voting delegates at the 2025 ELCIC National Convention in Winnipeg on Saturday morning.

2025 ELCIC Leadership Award

On Thursday evening at the 2025 ELCIC National Convention, Ben Johnston-Urey was honoured with the ELCIC Leadership Award, which recognizes exceptional leadership and faithful service within the church and community.

2025 ELCIC National Convention

From July 10-13, the ELCIC will hold its 2025 National Convention in Winnipeg at the University of Manitoba.

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Hope abound at closing worship for 2025 ELCIC National Convention

On Sunday morning, the 2025 ELCIC National Convention concluded with a closing worship service.

Rejoicing in Hope: unexpectedly

The final Rejoicing in Hope thematic presentation of the 2025 ELCIC National Convention concluded with a Bible study session, presented by Emily Savage, Vice-President, The Canadian Council of Churches and member at St. Philip’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Toronto.

Rejoicing in Hope: with Lutheran unity

Rev. Sonia Skupch, Regional Secretary, Latin America and the Caribbean & North America, The Lutheran World Federation, delivered the fourth Rejoicing in Hope thematic presentation on Saturday afternoon, as part of the 2025 ELCIC National Convention.