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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
