Past News Articles

• 2012
  • January
    • A Message from ELCIC National Bishop Susan Johnson
• 2011
  • December
    • National Bishop encourages ELCIC members to take time this Christmas season and consider ways of deepening discipleship
    • Letter to the Church from National Church Council
    • Lutheran and Mennonite Leaders meet in Winnipeg
    • Lutheran-Anglican-Episcopal leadership of Canada, US issue report following annual meeting
    • ELCIC National Bishop Expresses "Disappointment and Concern" at Government's Decision to Withdraw Canada from Kyoto Protocol
    • Lutheran, Anglican Church Leaders Celebrate the Heart of Christmas
  • November
    • Lutheran Pilot Dies in Colorado Plane Crash
  • October
    • ELCIC National Bishop Writes to Prime Minister Harper, urging government to provide resources for the protection of victims of sexual exploitation.
    • ELCIC National Bishop Urges Government of Canada to "Fully and Effectively" Implement UNDRIP
  • September
    • We're stronger together, say Anglican, Lutheran youth coordinators
    • Highlights from National Church Council's Fall Meeting
  • August
    • ELCIC National Bishop Urges Prime Minister to Increase Financial Commitment to Support Relief Efforts in the Horn of Africa
    • ELCIC National Bishop Expresses Condolences to Jack Layton's Family
    • Horn of Africa Appeal to the Lutheran Communion; Call for Prayers and Financial Support
  • July
    • ELCIC Members Asked to Financially Support Emergency Appeal for East Africa Drought Victims
    • ELCIC National Bishop Calls for Prayers and Expresses Concern for the People of Norway
    • ELCIC's 13th Biennial National Convention Concludes; Being a Church In Mission for Others Central to Moving Forward
    • ELCIC National Convention Delegates Approve Structural Renewal Recommendations In Principle
    • Delegates to 2011 ELCIC National Convention Approve Motions on Unity, Same-Sex Blessings and Qualifications for Ordination
    • ELCIC National Convention Delegates Approve Social Statement on Human Sexuality
    • National Bishop Susan Johnson Re-Elected on Second Ballot
    • Responses to Proposed ELCIC Social Statement on Human Sexuality Mixed but Respectful
    • ELCIC National Bishop Encourages Love, Renewal and Action in Report to Convention
    • ELCIC National Convention Commences; National Bishop Reflects on Call to be Disciples
    • Lutherans Gather for National Convention
    • Countdown to Convention #5
    • Countdown to Convention #4
  • June
    • Emergency Appeal Issued to Assist those Affected by Flooding in Saskatchewan
    • Countdown to Convention #3
    • Countdown to Convention #2
    • Countdown to Convention #1
  • May
    • Emergency Appeals Issued to Assist those Affected by Wildfires in Alberta and Flooding in Manitoba
    • ELCIC Structural Renewal Task Force Report Now Available; Recommendations Focus on Equipping the Church to be In Mission for Others
  • April
    • Pastoral letter marks 10 years of Anglican-Lutheran full communion
    • Lutheran and Anglican leaders offer joint Easter greetings
    • ELCIC National Church Council spring meeting highlights; Joint time with ACC Council of General Synod focuses on "growing together"
    • New ELCIC election resource assists members in engaging in personal and public reflection on important federal election issues
    • A Letter to the Church from National Church Council
    • Resources for New ELCIC Praise Appeal Now Available
  • March
    • Lutherans and Anglicans Collaborate on Common Mission
    • ELCIC Congregations Encouraged to Pray for Peace for All People in the Holy Land on March 20
    • Emergency Appeal Issued for Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Victims
    • ELCIC National Bishop Calls for Prayers and Expresses Concern for Violence in Ethiopia
    • ELCIC Members Encouraged to Pray for the People of Japan
    • Lutherans and Anglicans Celebrate 10 Years of Full Communion
    • Lutherans Worldwide Encouraged to Pray for People in North Africa and Middle East
  • February
    • ELCIC Members Asked to Pray for the People of New Zealand Following Severe Earthquake
    • ELCIC National Bishop Calls for Fair Consideration of KAIROS' New CIDA Application
    • ELCIC Members Asked to Financially Support Appeal for Colombia Flood Victims
    • New ELCIC Praise Appeal to Celebrate Ministry of the Wider Church
    • Theme for 2011 ELCIC National Convention Announced
• 2010
  • December
    • Lutheran, Anglican church leaders celebrate gift of music
    • Structural Renewal Task Force Shares Highlights on Feedback from Online Survey and Synod Conventions
    • Walk with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land this Advent
  • November
    • ELCIC Establishes Women of Faith Fund
    • Joint Anglican-Lutheran Pastoral Letter Highlights 10th Anniversary of Full Communion; Offers Encouragement and Suggestions for Deepening Full Communion Relationship
  • October
    • October November 2010 Issue Of E-Communique
    • ELCIC National Bishop Encourages Members and Congregations to Observe Reformation Sunday with Special Emphasis
    • Canadian Lutherans Visit Relief Efforts in Haiti
  • September
    • ELCIC's National Church Council Holds Fall Meeting; Focus on Strategic Priorities and Work of the National Office
    • A Pastoral Letter from ELCIC National and Synod Bishops
    • Dont miss the September 30 deadline to share your feedback on the Draft Social Statement on Human Sexuality
    • Lutheran Collegiate Bible Institute Announces New President
  • August
    • ELCIC Members Asked to Financially Support Emergency Appeal for Pakistan Flood Victims
    • Youth Gathering Participants Challenged to Share the Seeds of Grace and Mercy Widely
    • 1,000 Lutheran and Anglican Youth Gather in London, Ontario; Youth Challenged to Find Their Place in the Church
    • Almost 1,000 Youth to be "Hands On" at National Gathering
  • July
    • Palestinian Bishop Munib A. Younan Elected President of the Lutheran World Federation; Known as Passionate Campaigner for Peace and Inter-Faith Dialogue in the Middle East
    • Lutherans Take Historic Step in Asking for Forgiveness from Mennonites; Assembly Participates in Powerful Service of Repentance
    • Hunger is Not God's fault, It's Our Fault; LWF Eleventh Assembly to Focus on Alleviating Hunger in all Forms
    • ELCIC Saskatchewan Synod Meets in Convention; Delegates Re-Elect Synod Bishop Cindy Halmarson
  • June
    • July August 2010 Issue of E-Communique
    • ELCIC Eastern Synod Meets in Assembly; Delegates Re-Elect Bishop Michael Pryse
    • A Letter to the Church from ELCIC National and Synod Bishops
    • National ELW Board Makes Spirit-led Decision
    • ELCIC Synod of Alberta and the Territories Meets in Convention; Delegates Re-Elect Bishop Ron Mayan
    • 2010 Companion of the Worship Arts Recipient Announced
  • May
    • ELCIC Members Encouraged to Participate in World Week for Peace in Palestine Israel May 29-June 4
    • A Letter to the Church from ELCIC National Bishop Susan C. Johnson
    • ELCIC British Columbia Synod Elects New Bishop
  • April
    • ELCIC Manitoba/Northwestern Ontario Synod Meets in Convention; Delegates Re-Elect Bishop Elaine Sauer
    • Letter to the Church from ELCIC National Bishop Susan C. Johnson
    • ELCIC Human Sexuality Task Force Releases First Draft of a Proposed Social Statement on Human Sexuality
    • ELCIC members encouraged to pray for those affected by political unrest in Thailand; ELCIC Global Mission personnel Lori Endress safe
  • March
    • ELCIC National Bishop's 2010 Easter Message
    • New ELCIC National Office Staffing Team Models Effective Partnerships and Focused Framework
    • NCC Holds Spring Meeting; Spirited Discipleship and Focused Framework Important Agenda Items for a Church In Mission for Others
    • ELCIC Human Sexuality Task Force Receives Study Feedback, Starts Next Phase
    • ELCIC National Bishop and CLWR Executive Director Thank Members for their Generosity; An Update on Haiti
    • March E-Communique
    • ELCIC National Bishop Calls for Prayers Following Chilean Earthquake
  • February
    • ELCIC Encourages Congregations to Pray for Peace for All People in the Holy Land on February 28
    • Women Delegates Urge Lutheran Communion to Address Human Trafficking Issues
  • January
    • Lutheran Youth Appreciate Participation but Yearn for Alternative Ways of Being Church; LWF Urged to Integrate Crucial Contribution of Minority Groups
    • Global Justice Issues as Daily Bread; North American Region Deliberates LWF Eleventh Assembly Focus
    • First LWF Relief Convoy Arrives in Port-au-Prince, Haiti; DWS Focuses on Assistance for Internally Displaced Persons and Long-term Development Work
    • North American Lutherans Prepare for Regional LWF Pre-Assembly; Event Provides Opportunity for Contextualized Response to Local and Global Challenges
    • Haiti: Earthquake Wreaks Unimaginable Suffering and Devastation "So Far No Real Help Is in Sight"
    • Lutherans Respond to Haiti Devastation with Compassion
    • ELCIC Responds to Haiti Disaster
    • January E-Communique
• 2009
  • December
    • A 'Full-Communion' Christmas Greeting
    • Canadian government cuts to ELCIC's partner KAIROS will result in a devastating impact on human rights work overseas; ELCIC members urged to contact members of parliament and express support for KAIRO
  • November
    • ELCIC Group Services President Receives Recognition
    • LWF Council Unanimously Adopts Statement Asking Forgiveness from Mennonites; Mennonites Welcome Move Toward Reconciliation, Says MWC General Secretary Miller
  • October
    • Rev. Martin Junge Named General Secretary of Lutheran World Federation
    • ELCIC Responds to Southeast Asia Disaster
  • September
    • ELCIC Study of Human Sexuality Now Available; Church Members Invited to Participate in Feedback Process
    • ELCICs National Church Council Meets; Focus on Faith, Future and Feedback
    • ELCIC Human Sexuality Task Force Releases Study on October 1, 2009
    • Letter to the Church from ELCIC National Bishop Susan C. Johnson
    • 2010 Youth Gathering theme announced; "Hands On" event will bring together Lutheran and Anglican youth from across the country
  • June
    • Convention Ends with Energetic Worship and Call to Love
    • Group Services tackles pension deficit ahead of schedule
    • ELCIC National Convention Delegates Encouraged to be Joyful Witnesses
    • Lutherans resolve to pray, advocate for peace in the Holy Land
    • Anglican Leader Encourages Lutherans to Imagine Bold Step Together
    • ELCIC National Bishop Delivers State-of-the-Church Address to National Convention
    • ELCIC National Convention Commences; Exuberant Opening Worship Sets Tone for the Rest of Convention
    • Final preparations for ELCIC National Convention underway at UBC campus
    • Final Countdown to Convention before the start of the 2009 National Convention
    • Countdown to Convention E-newsletter
    • Countdown to Convention E-newsletter
  • May
    • Countdown to Convention E-newsletter
    • Countdown to Convention E-newsletter
    • Countdown to Convention E-newsletter
    • Faithful Preparation for Pandemic
  • April
    • Joint Anglican-Lutheran Easter Video Message
  • March
    • Anglican and Lutheran Leaders Meet In Toronto
    • ELCIC and CLWR Strengthen Partnership; New Memorandum of Understanding Formally Signed
    • ELCIC's National Church Council Meets; Focus on Working Towards New Vision
  • February
    • ELCIC National and Synodical Officers Meet in Winnipeg for Consultation; Evangelism, Outreach and Stewardship Key to Living Out Call to be a Church In Mission for Others
    • Lenten Resources Now Available
  • January
    • ELCIC and ELCA Bishops Reflect on Recent Trip to Middle East; Amid Darkness Bishops Witness Signs of Hope
    • ELCIC National Bishop Calls for Prayers for Zimbabwe on January 25
    • Lutheran Bishops Plant Olive Trees, Pray at Israeli Separation Barrier
    • North American Lutheran Bishops Preach at Middle East Worship
    • Lutherans Worship at Jesus' Baptism Site, Leaders Meet King
    • ELCIC and CLWR Issue Appeal to Support Humanitarian Aid in Gaza
    • ELCIC National Bishop Urges Prime Minister to Reconsider Government's Position on Situation in Gaza and Join in Call for Immediate Ceasefire
    • ELCIC and ELCA Bishops Prepare for Uncertainty in Israel; Advance Group in Jordan
    • ELCIC National Bishop Calls for Ceasefire in Gaza; ELCIC Members Encouraged to Join in Day of Justice and Peace on January 4
• 2008
  • December
    • ELCIC Announces New Mission in the World Partnership with ELCA; ELCIC/CLWR Seek New Ways to Support Volunteer Placement Program
    • Christmas Touched by the Spirit of Full Communion
  • November
    • ELCIC Seeks Nominations to Put Forward to Search Committee for Lutheran World Federation General Secretary
    • Lutheran and Anglican Bishops remind Minister Finley of Election Promise on Housing
  • October
    • ELCIC Conference of Bishops and ACC House of Bishops Hold Joint Meetings; Commitment to Partnership and Deepening of Full Communion Relationship Expressed
    • Announcing Food for Life: Recipes and Stories on the Right to Food; Upcoming Events Highlight Ecumenical Response to Global Hunger and Celebrate Lutheran Communion
  • September
    • The 2008 Federal Election; Addressing Critical Issues of Housing and Poverty
    • National Design Competition Ends Soon
    • Classes Resume at Luther College High School in Regina After Tuesday's Closure
    • Canadian Lutherans and Anglicans Lead Ecumenical Walk of Witness Event in Ottawa; Congregations and Members Asked to Pray and Take Action on September 25 to Raise Awareness of Urgent Need to Eliminate
    • GHDA Issues Appeal to Assist Storm-Ravaged Haitians; Region Devastated Following Four Storms in Three Weeks
    • Highlights from the Second and Third Day of NCC Meetings
    • Highlights from the First Day of NCC Meetings
    • Staff from National Offices of Anglican Church of Canada and Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada Meet; Discussions on Putting "Meat on the Bones of This Relationship" Tops Agenda Items
    • 2008-2010 ELCIC National Youth Project Calls on Youth to be Leaders in Congregational Efforts to Become Greener Churches and Greener Communities
  • August
    • 2008 Canadian Lutheran Youth Gathering Concludes; Youth Sent Forward With Call to be Leaders in their Communities and a Light of Christ in the World
    • 2008 Canadian Lutheran Youth Gathering Commences
    • Over 1,000 Youth Travel Lightly to Whitehorse to Take Part in 2008 Canadian Lutheran Youth Gathering; Service, Advocacy and Prayer Expected to Light-Up Whitehorse More Than Ever
    • Laila Schultz, Wife of Retired National Bishop Raymond L. Schultz, Dies
  • July
    • ELW Quadrennial Convention Commences; Attendees Encouraged to "Be Bold"
    • Eastern Synod Assembly 12th Biennial Convention Officially Opens
  • June
    • LWF Council Calls for Urgent Peace Building Process in Zimbabwe; LWF Member Churches Asked to Pray for Zimbabwe on July 6
    • ELCIC / ACC 2008 National Worship Conference Begins
    • LWF General Secretary Welcomes Canadian Government Apology to First Nations
    • ELCIC Saskatchewan Synod Convention Commences
    • ELCIC National Bishop Calls for Prayers as Prime Minister Set to Issue Formal Apology to Residential School Survivors
    • Synod of Alberta and the Territories Convention Commences
  • May
    • Your Donations to GHDA's Burma Appeal Will Go Further Following Government's Announcement of Matching Emergency Relief Funds
    • Evangelical Lutheran Church in Papa New Guinea Mourns Loss of Bishop; ELCIC National Bishop Expresses Condolences
    • GHDA Issues Appeal to Assist with Relief Efforts in Burma; Forwards $10,000 to Assist With Immediate Efforts
    • Commissioning of Frances Schmidt, ELCIC Missionary for Peru, takes place in Winnipeg on May 10, 2008; All are invited to combined ordination / commissioning service
  • April
    • Lutherans in Canada support first geriatric care centre in West Bank; Canadian funding to ease medical crisis in Palestinian Territories
    • Synod Convention Season Now Open!
    • ELCIC Congregations and Individuals Encouraged to Celebrate GHDA Sunday on May 4
    • Preparing to Travel Light! - An Update on the 2008 Canadian Lutheran Youth Gathering
    • Letter to the Church from ELCIC National Bishop Susan C. Johnson
  • March
    • A Joint Easter Greeting from ELCIC National Bishop Susan C. Johnson and ACC Archbishop Fred Hiltz
    • Highlights From the Fourth Day of NCC Meetings
    • Highlights From the Third Day of NCC Meetings
    • Highlights From the Second Day of NCC Meetings
    • Highlights From the First Day of NCC Meetings
    • ELCIC National Bishop and ACC Primate Urge Canadian Government to Address Homeless in Canada; Congregations and Members Called on to Advocate for Affordable Housing Solutions
  • February
    • Teresita Valeriano Named LWF Regional Officer for North America
    • ELCIC Seeks Two Representatives for KAIROS Program Committees
    • Global Increase in LWF Churches' Membership Pushes Total to Over 68.3 Million
  • January
    • Communique Special - Lutheran Office for World Community Newsletter for Partners Provides Resources for Lent, Updates and News
    • E-Communique from the ELCIC - January/February 2008
    • ELW Continues Search for Viable Path to Long-term Sustainability
    • Praying Together for Christian Unity Throughout a Century of Changes
    • ELCIC/ELCA Long-term Missionary in Papua New Guinea, Bonnie Weppler, to Resign in 2008
• 2007
  • December
    • Theme for 2008 Meeting of LWF Council Announced
    • A Joint Christmas Greeting from ELCIC National Bishop Susan C. Johnson and ACC Primate Archbishop Fred Hiltz
    • Important Information Regarding the ELCIC's Continuing Education Plan
  • November
    • ELCIC Congregations Urged to Mark World AIDS DAY; Appeal Issued to Support HIV/AIDS Prevention Work
    • Joint Anglican-Lutheran Commission Meets in Toronto; Much to Rejoice as Churches Work Collaboratively in Mission and Ministry
    • Christ Meets Humanity Where People Struggle for Justice and Peace
    • ELCIC Accepting Donations to Assist with Relief Efforts in Bangladesh
  • October
    • New ACC Primate makes traditional visit to Lambeth; Full Communion Relationship with ELCIC on Agenda
    • GHDA Issues Appeal to Assist with Relief Efforts Following Flooding in Uganda
    • On Turning 60, WCC Invites New Perspectives on the Future of the Ecumenical Movement
    • Ordination, Consecration and Installation of New ELCIC National Bishop a Joyous Celebration
    • Highlights from the Third Day of the ELCIC's National Church Council September Meeting
  • September
    • Highlights from the Second Day of the ELCIC's National Church Council September Meeting
    • Highlights from the First Day of September NCC Meetings
    • Deepening Full Communion: Lutheran bishops for Anglican dioceses?
    • Job Posting for Lutheran World Federation Regional Officer for North America
  • August
    • GHDA Issues Appeal to Assist with Relief Efforts Following Severe Flooding in Colombia
    • GHDA Issues Joint Appeal with CLWR to Assist with Relief Efforts Following Sever Earthquake in Peru
    • Canada Lutheran - Editor
    • GHDA Issues Joint Appeal with CLWR to Assist With Relief Efforts Following Sever Flooding in Southeast Asia
  • July
    • LWF Dismayed by Vatican Document Despite Significant Ecumenical Results; General Secretary Noko Affirms Lutheran Churches' "Understanding to Be Fully Church"
  • June
    • Lutheran World Federation Regional Officer for North America, Kathy J. Magnus, Announces Early Retirement
    • Eleventh Biennial National Convention Concludes; Delegates Sent Forth With Ingredients for Grace
    • Anglican Church of Canada's General Synod Commits to Pastoral Care of Same-Sex Couples
    • Blessing of Same-Sex Unions Defeated at General Synod of ACC
    • Motion to Encourage Synods to Develop Ways to Best Minister to People Living in Committed Same-Sex Relationships Defeated
    • International Partners and Special Guests Address Delegates at the Eleventh Biennial National Convention of the ELCIC
    • Strength in Togetherness for the ELCIC's Global Hunger and Development Appeal
    • ELW/ELCIC Breakfast Highlights New Resources and Current Visioning Process
    • Update on the Election of a New ELCIC National Bishop
    • Bishop Fred Hiltz Elected Anglican Primate
    • Rev. Susan Johnson Elected as National Bishop of the ELCIC
    • ELCIC Congregations Encouraged to Go Green
    • ELCIC's Mission in the World Luncheon Highlights the Work of Skills and Gifted People of Faith
    • Bishop Fred Hiltz elected Anglican Primate
    • ELCIC Renews Commitment to Evangelical Declaration
    • ELCIC's Eleventh Biennial National Convention Officially Opens
    • ELCIC Participates in Ceremony to Reaffirm Aboriginal-Church Covenant
    • ELCIC / ACC Celebrate Six Years of Full Communion
    • Augsburg/Anglican Book Store Merger Almost Complete
    • Final Preparations for the ELCIC's National Convention Under Way at University Campus
    • Lutherans Prayerfully Prepare for Eleventh Biennial National Convention
    • Global Religious Leaders Call On G8 To Honour Commitments to Millennium Development Goals
    • Online Resources for ELCIC National Convention
    • "From the Waters of Creation" Now Available Online
  • May
    • Communique from the Anglican-Lutheran International Commission
    • ELCIC Participates in Ceremony to Reaffirm Aboriginal-Church Covenant
    • Hymn Competition Winner Announced
    • Convention Notes: ELCIC and ACC Joint Day on June 21, 2007
  • April
    • Hundred Years After Mission Conference Gave Impetus to Start of Ecumenical Movement, Kobia Calls for Ecumenically Responsible Evangelism
    • An Easter Message From ELCIC National Bishop
      Raymond Schultz