On Sunday, November 30, ELCIC National Bishop Larry Kochendorfer hosted ‘Conversations Across the Church’ — an online opportunity to gather for an hour of worship, reflections, and a time of question and answer with the new national bishop.
Dear Church… A video message from ELCIC National Bishop
ELCIC National Bishop Larry Kochendorfer has shared the first video in what he hopes to be a regular feature providing a glimpse into his ministry as National Bishop and that of the work of the National Office.
A letter from the Conference of Bishops
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) Conference of Bishops (comprised of the five synod bishops and national bishop) share a pastoral message with the church.
Urgent call for prayer as peace nears in Gaza
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC), together with Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR), has issued an urgent call for prayer following news of the beginnings of a peace deal between Israel and Hamas.
ELCIC National Bishop writes to the church following escalation of violence in Gaza City, urging continued advocacy and prayer
ELCIC National Bishop-elect Larry Kochendorfer has written a letter to ELCIC members following news of escalating military operations in Gaza City, including ground assault.
Jerusalem and the Holy Land Sunday
Observed annually on the Seventh Sunday of Easter, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) recognizes Sunday, June 1 as Jerusalem and the Holy Land Sunday.
Churches mark International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
May 13, 2025
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada and The Anglican Church of Canada join with people and communities around the world in observing the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) on May 17, 2025.
Church leaders write to new Prime Minister Mark Carney
Leaders from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada and Anglican Church of Canada have written to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney following the Canadian Federal Election.
ELCIC national bishop offers heartfelt condolences following death of Pope Francis
National Bishop Susan Johnson of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada has shared a message of sympathy following the death of Pope Francis.
North America – Holy Land solidarity visit statement
Bishops from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land have written a letter following a group solidarity visit to the Holy Land.
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