“Rejoicing in Hope,” the theme of the 2025 ELCIC National Convention, served as the central focus for outgoing ELCIC National Bishop Susan Johnson’s report to convention on Thursday afternoon.
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.
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.
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.
