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.
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.
Facing Today – Dreaming for the Future
Three-year church engagement project to kick off at National Convention.
Jerusalem and the Holy Land Sunday
Observed annually on the Seventh Sunday of Easter, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) recognizes Sunday, June 1 as Jerusalem and the Holy Land Sunday.
ELCIC pastor to receive the King Charles Coronation Medal
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada’s (ELCIC) Rev. Tuula Van Gaasbeek has recently been selected as a recipient of the King Charles Coronation Medal.
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.
Canada Lutheran contributing to community outreach for Yellow Grass United Lutheran Partnership
Back in the early-2000s, a joint initiative between Lutheran and United congregations began in a rural Saskatchewan town of less than 500 people.
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.
National Bishop and Acting Primate share Christmas video message
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada’s National Bishop Susan Johnson and Anglican Church of Canada’s Archbishop and Acting Primate Anne Germond have prepared a Christmas video message.
ELCIC welcomes WCC general secretary to Winnipeg
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada welcomed World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Dr. Jerry Pillay to Winnipeg, MB. from December 7-9 for an ecumenical partners visit to Canada.
