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.
A joint Easter message from the National Bishop and Acting Primate
April 7, 2025
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada National Bishop Susan Johnson and Anglican Church of Canada Acting Primate Anne Germond have shared an Easter message, reflecting upon the new world order put in place by Christ’s resurrection.
An ecumenical letter in advance of Earth Day
‘Climate justice is Easter work’ leaders say ahead of Earth Day. ELCIC National Bishop Susan Johnson, ACC Acting Primate Anne Germond and National Indigenous Archbishop Chris Harper have written a letter to the church on biodiversity, climate justice and Easter for Earth Day.
Leaders speak out on Al Ahli Hospital attack
ELCIC National Bishop Susan Johnson and ACC Primate Anne Germond have shared the following statement following the recent hospital bombing in Gaza City.
A message to the church from National, Synod Bishops on hope amid uncertain times
ELCIC National Bishop Susan Johnson and the ELCIC Synod Bishops have shared the following message of encouragement to the church following recent developments.
Statement from National, MNO Synod leaders
Following the announcement from the Manitoba Government of the discovery of potential human remains at the Prairie Green Landfill site, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) National Bishop Susan Johnson and Manitoba/Northwestern Ontario (MNO) Synod Bishop Jason Zinko have issued a statement calling for prayers, and to continue the call for justice for all MMIWG2S people.
Letter to the church on non-binary safety; asking all to join in prayer, learning, speaking out
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.
