National Bishop and Acting Primate share Christmas video message

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada’s National Bishop Susan Johnson and Anglican Church of Canada’s Archbishop and Acting Primate Anne Germond have prepared a Christmas video message.

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ELCIC welcomes WCC general secretary to Winnipeg

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada welcomed World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Dr. Jerry Pillay to Winnipeg, MB. from December 7-9 for an ecumenical partners visit to Canada. 

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CLWR launches annual Gifts from the Heart campaign 

Every year during this time, Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR) launches its Gifts from the Heart campaign.

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Lutheran-Anglican-Moravian Full Communion Cycle of Prayer begins this Advent

Beginning December 1, 2024, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC), the Anglican Church of Canada (ACC) and the Moravian Church in Canada (MOR) will have a joint cycle of prayer with recommended petitions for use each Sunday throughout the 2025 calendar year.

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ELCIC racial justice workshops to begin November 12

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada is offering a series of online workshops for learning how to begin conversations addressing racism within both the church and Canadian society as a whole.

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Discernment process launched in advance of national bishop election

After 18 years of service leading the ELCIC as national bishop, Rev. Susan Johnson has announced she will be retiring at the conclusion of her current term, which coincides with the 2025 National Convention.  

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Longtime Canada Lutheran editor recognized with lifetime achievement award

On Friday, September 27, Rev. Kenn Ward was presented with the Canadian Christian Communicators Association (CCCA) Lifetime Achievement Award for his work with Canada Lutheran – the official magazine publication of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada. 

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ELCIC task force undergoes name change

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada’s Task Force on Addressing Ableism has officially changed its name to the Task Force on Ability and Inclusion, through a motion passed at the September 2024 ELCIC National Church Council meeting.

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September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Members of the Evangelical Lutheran Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) are invited to observe September 30 as Orange Shirt Day, which marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. 

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Living Out God’s Grace & Unconditional Love

This summer, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada unveiled its new logo and tagline.

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