National, Synod Bishops invite continued prayer and advocacy in advance of October 7 anniversary

A letter from National and Synod Bishops of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) invites members of the church to join the leaders “in prayer and concern” for all who have been impacted in the last year by the war between Hamas and Israel.

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ELCIC task force undergoes name change

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada’s Task Force on Addressing Ableism has officially changed its name to the Task Force on Ability and Inclusion, through a motion passed at the September 2024 ELCIC National Church Council meeting.

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September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Members of the Evangelical Lutheran Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) are invited to observe September 30 as Orange Shirt Day, which marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. 

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Living Out God’s Grace & Unconditional Love

This summer, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada unveiled its new logo and tagline.

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Back to school: ELCJHL students and teachers return to class

As students close to home return to classrooms this fall, they may be mostly concerned with adjusting to new teachers, classes or catching up after summer vacation.

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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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Rev. Trish Schmermund elected as new Synod Bishop for Alberta and the Territories

Delegates to the Synod of Alberta and the Territories Assembly have elected Rev. Trish Schmermund to serve as their next bishop.

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Rev. Carla Blakley to serve as next Bishop of the Eastern Synod

Delegates to the Eastern Synod Assembly have elected Rev. Carla Blakley to serve as their next bishop.

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June is 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride Month

June marks 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride Month across all of North America.

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June is National Indigenous History Month

June is National Indigenous History Month. We join Peoples across Canada in building relationships, deepening engagement with Indigenous history, and discerning action for healing and reconciliation.

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