The ELCIC, through its partnership with Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR), is appealing to members for financial support to assist with relief efforts for drought affected people in East Africa.
ELCIC members are asked to donate to the appeal by making a designated offering donation for "2011 East Africa Drought" through their congregation.
More information can be found in a recent ELCIC news release.
In possibly the most significant legacy of the Eleventh Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation (July, 2010), the LWF took the historic step of asking the Mennonites for forgiveness for past persecutions.
The ELCIC and Mennonite Church Canada jointly prepared a congregational study guide. Healing Memories, Reconciling in Christ offers a four-session study process primarily for groups of both Lutherans and Mennonites and which may be adapted in a variety of ways for local use.
In 2012, joint Lutheran-Anglican national events will be held for both worship and youth!
The National Worship Conference, Beyond the Fortress, takes place June 29 to July 2 in Winnipeg, MB. The Conference welcomes participation by clergy and laity who seek to build up the life of the Christian community through worship.
CLAY 2012, Hyperlink, takes place August 16 to 19 in Saskatoon, SK. The gathering is for youth who will be 14-19 in 2012. This year's theme will explore all of the links in our lives and how God is involved with them.
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