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.
Conversations Across the Church
You are invited to join new ELCIC National Bishop Larry Kochendorfer for an hour online in devotion, prayer, reflection and conversation.
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.
Rev. Dr. Larry Kochendorfer Installed as ELCIC National Bishop
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) gathered on Saturday, September 27 in worship and celebration for the installation of Rev. Dr. Larry Kochendorfer as the church’s fifth National Bishop.
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.
Installation of Bishop-elect Larry Kochendorfer
You are invited to attend the installation service for Rev. Dr. Larry Kochendorfer, Bishop-elect of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada at 4:00 PM (CDT) on Saturday, September 27 at Faith Lutheran Church in Winnipeg. A light reception will follow the formal service.
ELCIC honours National Bishop Susan Johnson with farewell ceremony at convention
On Saturday night, delegates, visitors and special guest attending the 2025 ELCIC National Convention celebrated and honoured the legacy of outgoing National Bishop Susan Johnson.
Rev. Dr. Larry Kochendorfer to serve as the next ELCIC National Bishop
Delegates at the 2025 ELCIC National Convention have elected Rev. Dr. Larry Kochendorfer to serve as its fifth National Bishop.
