National and Synodical Bishops of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) have written a letter to the church on non-binary safety. In the letter, dated February 11, 2025, the leaders ask all to join in praying, learning, speaking out, advocating for 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, and provding safe spaces and opportunities.
Church Leaders Welcome Temporary Ceasefire Between Israel and Hamas
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada’s National Bishop Rev. Susan C. Johnson joins church leaders The Most Rev. Anne Germond, Acting Primate of The Anglican Church of Canada; The Rev. Dr. Patricia Dutcher-Walls, Moderator of The Presbyterian Church in Canada; and The Right Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne, Moderator of The United Church of Canada in a joint letter welcoming the January 19, 2025 temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. In this joint letter, church leaders also invite members of their respective churches to join in praying, hearing, learning, speaking out, and advocating.
Don’t miss the Cross-Canada Lutheran Day of Learning on November 5
On Tuesday, November 5, the ELCIC Cross-Canada Lutheran Day of Learning will be taking place both online and in-person from Waterloo, Ontario.
National, Synod Bishops invite continued prayer and advocacy in advance of October 7 anniversary
A letter from National and Synod Bishops of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) invites members of the church to join the leaders “in prayer and concern” for all who have been impacted in the last year by the war between Hamas and Israel.
Rev. Carla Blakley to serve as next Bishop of the Eastern Synod
Delegates to the Eastern Synod Assembly have elected Rev. Carla Blakley to serve as their next bishop.
Rev. Dr. Ali Tote elected Saskatchewan Synod Bishop
Delegates to the Saskatchewan Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada have elected Rev. Dr Ali Tote to serve as their next bishop.
MNO Synod Bishop Jason Zinko re-elected
Delegates to the MNO Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada have re-elected Rev. Jason Zinko as Synod Bishop on the first ballot.
Zinko received 59 votes out of a possible 76. A total of 57 votes were required for election.
ELCIC vision statement inspires new logo and tagline
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) is excited to announce its new logo and tagline, inspired by a new vision statement which was developed through extensive consultation with members across the church.
Joint statement from the ELCIC and ELCJHL
“In the midst of this crisis, the ELCJHL and other churches are doing all that they can, with the resources they have, to offer aid and comfort to their neighbors; but these resources are also now being stretched thin…”
February is Black History Month
“Talk about specific Black church leaders… Talk about theologians, about writers, and their important contributions to the church.
