You are invited to join new ELCIC National Bishop Larry Kochendorfer for an hour online in devotion, prayer, reflection and conversation.
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, CLWR leaders mark anniversary of Israel-Hamas war with renewed call for peace
On the second anniversary of the war between Israel and Hamas, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) National Bishop Larry Kochendorfer and Canadian Lutheran World Relief Interim Executive Director Michael Pryse write to the church with heavy hearts.
National Church Council meets in advance of installation
The ELCIC’s National Church Council (NCC) met in Winnipeg late-September for its first gathering since elections from July’s National Convention.
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.
Peace With Creation
Every year from September 1 through to October 4, Christians around the world lift up the Season of Creation.
Repurpose and renew
After years of declining membership and financial difficulties, the Lutheran Church of the Cross in Winnipeg’s West End held its final service in late-June. With the closing, the decision was made to gift the church building to a nearby non-profit organization, Arms of the Cross, which was initiated through the church in the late 1970s.
