Week of Prayer for Overcoming Racism and Xenophobia

March 19-25 is recognized by the World Council of Churches (WCC) as the Week of Prayer for Overcoming Racism and Xenophobia.

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March issue of Canada Lutheran now available online

Visit CanadaLutheran.ca for a preview of the current March issue of Canada Lutheran today! Online subscribers have access to the full flip-book, with physical and online subscription plans also available for purchase within.

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Registration opening soon for intercultural ministry program

Deepening Understanding for Intercultural Ministry (DUIM) is a 5-day interactive and engaging program with practical ideas for implementation in your own context.

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Joan Meyer, first Vice President of the ELCIC, dies

Joan Meyer, former vice president of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC), passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 25, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. 

She was 74.

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ELCIC, CLWR launch emergency appeal following deadly earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) joins with our partner Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR) in calling for prayers for those affected by the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria and to give generously to support their urgent humanitarian needs.

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ELCIC and ACC leaders write to Prime Minister following synagogue shooting in East Jerusalem

National Bishop Susan Johnson of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada along with Archbishop and Primate Linda Nicholls of the Anglican Church of Canada have written to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau following the synagogue shooting in East Jerusalem on International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

To view this letter, please click here.

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A Christmas message from Bishop Susan Johnson and Archbishop Linda Nicholls

A Christmas message from Manger Square, the city centre of Bethlehem, by National Bishop Susan Johnson of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) and Archbishop and Primate Linda Nicholls of the Anglican Church of Canada (ACC).

Watch the video message by visiting www.AnglicanLutheran.ca online either on YouTube or Vimeo. The video is available to download for offline viewing in congregations and/or other gatherings.

To view/print the text of the message, click here.

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Eastern Synod welcomes first synodically recognized ministry

In early-December, the Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada welcomed its first synodically recognized ministry and authorized lay minister during a service at Resurrection Lutheran Church of Orleans. 

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National church leaders launch advent meditations and conversations series

National leaders of the Anglican Church of Canada, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, Presbyterian Church in Canada and United Church of Canada have announced that throughout the month of December, they will be cooperating on an ecumenical Advent meditation series, reflecting on the four themes of hope, joy, peace and love.

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