This report of the ELCIC National Church Council (NCC) is aimed at providing the church with an overview of the activities of the National Council, as well as some specific recommendations that require action at the convention. The period covered is July 1999 through to March 2001.
Appendices and motions noted on these pages are not available on this site. Those who are interested in reviewing these documents will need to contact a delegate or visitor to the convention. These people have full copies of all convention documents.
The report is based on the four roles assigned to the NCC:
- Explore, promote and preserve Canadian Lutheran identity and Canadian character.
- Establish and maintain relationships with churches and ministries beyond the ELCIC.
- Provide national support of mission and ministries.
- Facilitate partnership with synods.
Each section also makes reference to the Evangelical Declaration, approved by the ELCIC in convention in 1997. (Appendix 6)
- Canadian Lutheran Character and IdentityELCIC Constitution and Bylaws
Guidelines for On Leave from Call Status
Governance
Communication
Conventions
Worship resources
Presiding Bishop
Decade to Overcome Violence
Relationship with Lutheran Church-Canada (LC-C)
Women in Ministry
Elections
- Relationships in MissionVision for Mission
ELCIC and partner churches
Relationship with the Anglican Church of Canada
Lutheran World Federation
Public Policy
LWF Statement on Jerusalem
Relationship with Canadian Lutheran World Relief
Ministry in the North
A Welcoming Place
Lutheran Council in Canada
- Resources for MissionEvangelical Lutheran Women
ELCIC Pension and Benefits Plan
Stewardship
Debt Forgiveness
Global Hunger and Development Appeal
- Partnership with SynodsConference of Bishops
Cooperation through Working Groups
Project Rasmus
- Miscellaneous