Joan Meyer, former vice president of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC), passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 25, following a long and courageous battle with cancer.
She was 74.
Pastoral Letter to the Church
A pastoral letter to the church following a recent ruling from the ELCIC Court of Appeal.
The full letter is available for download.
ELCIC, CLWR launch emergency appeal following deadly earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) joins with our partner Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR) in calling for prayers for those affected by the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria and to give generously to support their urgent humanitarian needs.
ELCIC and ACC leaders write to Prime Minister following synagogue shooting in East Jerusalem
National Bishop Susan Johnson of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada along with Archbishop and Primate Linda Nicholls of the Anglican Church of Canada have written to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau following the synagogue shooting in East Jerusalem on International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
A Christmas message from Bishop Susan Johnson and Archbishop Linda Nicholls
A Christmas message from Manger Square, the city centre of Bethlehem, by National Bishop Susan Johnson of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) and Archbishop and Primate Linda Nicholls of the Anglican Church of Canada (ACC).
Watch the video message by visiting www.AnglicanLutheran.ca online either on YouTube or Vimeo. The video is available to download for offline viewing in congregations and/or other gatherings.
Eastern Synod welcomes first synodically recognized ministry
In early-December, the Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada welcomed its first synodically recognized ministry and authorized lay minister during a service at Resurrection Lutheran Church of Orleans.
Churches and individuals must look at how they are contributing to the climate crisis, says ELCIC member and LWF youth delegate participant Katarina Kuhnert
Circumpolar climate scientist and ELCIC member Katarina Kuhnert participated in the 27th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27), in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, November 7-19.
National church leaders launch advent meditations and conversations series
National leaders of the Anglican Church of Canada, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, Presbyterian Church in Canada and United Church of Canada have announced that throughout the month of December, they will be cooperating on an ecumenical Advent meditation series, reflecting on the four themes of hope, joy, peace and love.
ELCIC member Katarina Kuhnert to document trip to COP27 via ‘Instagram takeover’
ELCIC member Katarina Kuhnert is travelling to Egypt to participate in the United Nations’ Climate Change COP27 Conference. She will be taking over the ELCIC Instagram account (@CanadianLutherans) during her time overseas (November 7-19).
ELCIC and ACC leaders write to the church in advance of World Food Day
National Bishop Susan Johnson of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada along with Archbishop and Primate Linda Nicholls of the Anglican Church of Canada have written to the church in advance of World Food Day on October 16.
