National Convention

Ben Johnston-Urey presented with 2025 ELCIC Leadership Award 

On Thursday evening, the ELCIC Leadership Award was presented to Ben Johnston-Urey of the Synod of Alberta and the Territories. 

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ELCIC National Bishop Susan Johnson opens 2025 ELCIC National Convention 

“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.

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Guiding hopes as convention begins

The 2025 ELCIC National Convention is finally here, and delegates are beginning to arrive at the University of Manitoba, in Winnipeg.

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Ecumenically Collaborative

ELCIC participation in 2024 Synod of the Canadian District of the Moravian Church’s Northern Province 

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Bruce Cook elected as Vice-Chair

Bruce Cook was elected Vice-Chair of the ELCIC at the 2022 National Convention. He served on National Church Council since 2013 as a member of the finance committee. Cook is a registered nurse by training and has worked in the insurance industry for many years.

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“It Has Been a Good Three Years” – National Church Council presents its report to Convention

National Church Council (NCC) presented its report via video to delegates at the 2022 ELCIC National Convention during the first business session.  

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ELCIC National Convention election results now available

Delegates to the 2022 ELCIC National Convention have voted for National Church Council, Court of Appeal and Officers of the Church.

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ELCIC Bishop apologizes to 2SLGBTQIA+ community

“Today I apologize to the members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community for the ways that we have not lived up to our commitments and to the ways we have treated you in the past and even now,” Bishop Susan Johnson shared.

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“Your faith has been a light for so many” – CLWR executive director praises ELCIC members

Rev. Dr Karin Achtelstetter, Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR) executive director, addressed convention delegates on Friday afternoon, sharing an update on CLWR’s ongoing work throughout the COVID pandemic and the recent war in Europe.

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GSI provides update on strong return on investments despite ongoing pandemic

On Friday afternoon, delegates to the 2022 ELCIC National Convention observed a presentation from ELCIC Group Services Incorporated (GSI).

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