On November 16, the North American heads of Churches Beyond Borders met online with their Lutheran and Episcopal counterparts in the Holy Land for a time of solidarity and prayer.
World Council of Churches calls for immediate ceasefire in Palestine and Israel
The World Council of Churches (WCC) has issued a statement of ceasefire following its Executive Committee meeting from November 8-14 in Abuja, Nigeria.
ELCIC Emergency Appeal for our partners in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land
The ELCIC has been monitoring the crisis in the Holy Land, including staying in close contact with our partners in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land (ELCJHL).
Redevelopment partnership brings about new opportunities within Eastern Synod
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada’s (ELCIC) Eastern Synod is embarking on a new journey of redevelopment through various agencies throughout the province of Ontario.
CLWR, ELCIC launch emergency appeal for the crisis in Gaza
The ELCIC joins with Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR) in responding to the crisis in Gaza, where a massive humanitarian emergency is unfolding.
National, Synod Bishops invite church to join in prayer and concern for all those impacted by war between Israel and Hamas
ELCIC national, synod bishops write to members of the church “with heavy hearts, full of concern for the war between Israel and Hamas.”
ELCIC National Bishop, ACC Primate write to Canadian Prime Minister on conflict in Gaza
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada’s National Bishop Susan Johnson and the Anglican Church of Canada’s Primate and Archbishop Linda Nicholls have called upon the Canadian government to advocate for the respect of international law in Gaza.
ELCIC’s Rev. Katherine Gohm “honoured” to be elected to LWF Vice President role
Following the conclusion of the Thirteenth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), which took place in Kraków, Poland from September 13-19, the incoming council elected its seven vice presidents, one for each region.
Statement on war in the Holy Land
On Sunday, October 8, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada National Bishop Susan Johnson and Anglican Church of Canada Archbishop and Primate Linda Nicholls shared a statement of solidarity towards those under attack with the ongoing conflict in the Holy Land.
Serving the global communion; sixteen ELCIC members participate in LWF Assembly
On Wednesday, September 13, the Thirteenth Assembly of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) began from Kraków, Poland under the theme One Body, One Spirit, One Hope.
