Over the past few weeks, the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has changed how we function in our day-to-day lives drastically. Working from home is now a reality for many. Visits have become phone calls, while gym memberships have turned into home workouts. But what has happened to traditional church worship?
Call for Churches to Do More to Address Anti-Black Racism
Even in the midst of the global COVID-19 crisis, churches continue to work together for justice.
Lifting up International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, March 21, 2020, leaders of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, the Anglican Church of Canada, and The United Church of Canada have issued a joint letter calling on churches to do more to address anti-Black racism and to uphold the main objectives of the International Decade for People of African Descent.
ELCIC National Office update
As of March 18, 2020, please note that most of our staff members will be working from home as we do our part in helping stop the spread of COVID-19. Please be assured that we are here for you to contact and provide support as we navigate this new working arrangement.
March 16 letter on COVID-19 and communities of the ELCIC
In a letter to the church issued today, ELCIC National and Synod Bishops encourage congregations to, “suspend public worship services and other gatherings effective immediately” to help against the spread of COVID-19. Recognizing the unprecedented nature of many of the decisions congregations have had to face recently, the Bishops assure congregations and members they will remain accessible for support and guidance.
An update from ELCIC National and Synod Bishops on COVID-19 and communities of the ELCIC
In a letter released today, ELCIC National and Synod Bishops provided an update on COVID-19 and communities of the ELCIC. The letter calls for continued prayers for all who are affected, making decisions attentive to particular context and that best reflect a congregation’s setting and practice, a review of best practices and additional resources.
A pastoral letter concerning coronavirus (COVID-19) and communities of the ELCIC
In a pastoral letter to the church released today, ELCIC National and Synod Bishops invite prayers for all who are affected by the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), particularly for the people of China and other nations where the disease is spreading rapidly, and offer recommendations, based on best practices of health authorities, for worship and community life.
ELCIC National Bishop encourages members to review Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
In a video and letter released today, ELCIC National Bishop Susan Johnson encourages members of the church to “review the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and to consider what might be your calling to engage the many issues documented by the report.”
Letter to PM expresses concern for "Peace to Prosperity" plan presented by the United States administration
In a letter written to the Prime Minister of Canada, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada’s National Bishop Susan Johnson expresses concern for the “Peace to Prosperity” plan for Israel and Palestine presented by the United States administration.
Seeking a Common Word Launches Joint Canadian-Muslim Dialogue Initiative
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) and the Anglican Church of Canad will hold an evening of Christian – Muslim friendship and learning on Tuesday January 28th, from 7 – 9 PM, at Huron University College, in London, Ont. This event will commemorate the official launch of www.acommonword.ca – an ACC-ELCIC joint online resource for Christian Muslim Dialogue.
Tuesday, January 28: Seeking a Common Word
Join ELCIC National Bishop Susan Johnson, Primate Linda Nicolls of the Anglican Church of Canada, and interfaith activist Dr. Ingrid Mattson for an evening of Christian-Muslim friendship and learning at Huron University in London, Ontario. The night promises to be illuminating with speeches, responses, Scripture recitations and prayers. Light refreshments to follow.
