Past News Articles

• 2022
  • January
    • Call for Nominations to ELCIC's National Church Council and Court of Adjudication.
• 2021
  • December
    • End of Year Giving
    • A joint Christmas message from the Primate and National Bishop
    • Task Force Addressing Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia invites 2SLGBTQQIA community to share stories, experiences
  • November
    • UN campaign against gender-based violence inspires Churches Beyond Borders 2021 devotional
  • October
    • Anglicans, Lutherans to meet for Assembly in 2022
    • Lutheran, Anglican Bishops write to the Prime Minister about the climate crisis
  • September
    • Telling and Teaching the Truth: The Churchs Obligation to Education about the Ongoing Legacy of the Doctrine of Discovery
    • Orange Shirt Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - a day of quiet reflection, learning and participating in a community event
    • Lutheran, Anglican leaders write to members in advance of upcoming Federal election
  • August
    • ELCIC Members Encouraged to Respond with Prayers, Financial Support Following Devastating Earthquake in Haiti
  • July
    • Conferral of the Companion of the Worship Arts
  • June
    • A letter to the church in advance of Canada Day 2021 encouraging reflection
    • Supporting Bill C-15, a critical step toward reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples
    • A Renewed Call to Reconciliation
  • May
    • Supporting our partners in Jerusalem and the Holy Land; a letter from Anglican, Lutheran leaders
    • 2021 Summer Sermon Series
  • April
    • Emergency Appeal to assist with the COVID-19 crisis in India
    • A joint Earth Day message from Lutheran, Anglican leaders
  • March
    • An Open Letter to Members of the Senate on Ending Modern Slavery
    • Statement for the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
    • National, Synod Bishops write to the church to express their ongoing concern for domestic violence
  • February
    • Updated information on the CLAY 2021 gathering
    • Luther League Legacy Fund Accepting Applications Until March 1, 2021
  • January
    • Lutheran, Anglican leaders encourage observing World Interfaith Harmony Week
• 2020
  • December
    • 2020 Christmas Message
    • End of Year Giving
    • Stronger Together 2020: Youth Ministry During a Pandemic
  • November
    • Ecumenical partners offer Advent message
    • Lutheran, Anglican leaders lift up National Housing Day
    • Bishop Ron Mayan, former bishop of the Synod of Alberta and the Territories, dies
    • Congregations go online for the ELCIC Living our Faith - Bible Book Club
  • October
    • Lutheran, Anglican leaders express deep concern for the violent situation unfolding in regard to Mi'kmaw fishing in Nova Scotia
    • Reformation Day 2020
    • Supporting students at schools of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land
  • September
    • 2020-21 ELCIC Canadian Church Bulletins
  • August
    • CLAY 2021 Update
    • ELCIC members encouraged to respond with prayers, financial support following devastation in Lebanon; donations made before August 24 will be matched
  • July
    • World Day Against Human Trafficking in Persons, July 30
  • June
    • Season of Creation devotions offered by four heads of communion
    • A letter from Anglican, Lutheran leaders for National Indigenous Peoples Day - June 21, 2020
    • 2020 Companions of the Worship Arts Recipients Announced
    • Summer Sermon Series 2020
    • National, Synod Bishops acknowledge racisim "within us and within our communities"
    • Church leaders acknowledge the racism in their midst
  • May
    • A sermon from Bishop Susan for May 17
    • A Thank You from National Bishop Susan Johnson
    • Supporting the Matching Donations Distribution Model
    • A public letter on guaranteed basic income
  • April
    • For the love of creation - an ecumenical initiative for climate justice
    • CLAY gathering postponed to 2021
    • A special children's message for Sunday, April 19
    • Unconventional outreach through Holy Week
    • Supporting your congregation during COVID-19 closures
    • A different kind of Palm Sunday
    • 2020 Easter Message
    • Palm Sunday message from our National Bishop
    • Lutherans find new ways to serve community in the midst of COVID-19
    • A letter to the church as we look towards Holy Week
  • March
    • An Announcement on the 2020 National Worship Conference
    • COVID-19 physical distancing strategies bring about new ways to come together as community
    • Call for Churches to Do More to Address Anti-Black Racism
    • ELCIC National Office update
    • March 16 letter on COVID-19 and communities of the ELCIC
    • An update from ELCIC National and Synod Bishops on COVID-19 and communities of the ELCIC
    • A pastoral letter concerning coronavirus (COVID-19) and communities of the ELCIC
  • February
    • ELCIC National Bishop encourages members to review Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
    • Letter to PM expresses concern for "Peace to Prosperity" plan presented by the United States administration
  • January
    • Seeking a Common Word Launches Joint Canadian-Muslim Dialogue Initiative
    • Tuesday, January 28: Seeking a Common Word
    • Ruth Jensen, former Executive Director of Canadian Lutheran World Relief, dies
• 2019
  • December
    • A Christmas Message from Lutheran, Anglican Leaders
  • October
    • Order your ELCIC Annual Reports
    • Has your congregation held a 2019 ELCIC Praise Appeal Sunday?
    • Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2020
  • September
    • National Lutheran and Anglican leaders invite reflection, prayers and conversation as Canadians prepare for federal election
    • A call for prayers as first list of known names of children who did not return home from Residential schools is released
    • Call for prayers following devastation of Hurricane Dorian
  • July
    • 2019 ELCIC National Convention comes to a close in Regina, Saskatchewan
    • Service, mission, theology and unity are foundational, says LWF General Secretary
    • Delegates pass recommendations from the Joint Anglican Lutheran Commission
    • Becoming greening faith communities
    • Delegates to convention approve Reimagining our church: Public Ministry in the ELCIC
    • Reconciliation with Creation; National Convention presenters challenge delegates to reflect on personal choices and responsibilities
    • The Call to Journey Faithfully with those who are Dying
    • Convention font echos land and utilize naturally grown, locally sourced materials
    • 2019 ELCIC In Mission for Others Leadership Award Recipient Announced
    • Opening worship highlights
    • ELCIC National Convention to Meet at the University of Regina
    • Church Leaders Pledge Solidarity in Prayer and Action
  • June
    • A Call to Discipleship; an invitation from the leaders of the ELCIC, ACC, TEC and ELCA
    • Marlin Aadland, first Bishop of the BC Synod, dies
  • May
    • Jerusalem and the Holy Land Sunday
  • March
    • ELCIC members encouraged to respond through prayers and financial support following the devastation of Cyclone Idai
    • Standing with our Muslim neighbours
    • New Eternity for Today App launched
  • February
    • Call for images for ELCIC Worship Bulletin Covers
    • Fulfilling the promise to create a Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise
  • January
    • Statement of Support for Indigenous Rights and Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples
    • Daily Devotions for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity - 2019
    • New Epiphany Devotional Series
• 2018
  • December
    • Office Hours at Christmas
  • October
    • International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
  • September
    • A letter from the National Bishop: We commit to upholding the dignity of all people.
  • August
    • Lutheran, Anglican youth from across Canada gather in Thunder Bay
    • A Shared Ministry experience like no other
  • July
    • Convention font echo land and utilize naturally grown, locally sourced materials
  • June
    • A letter to the church on World Refugee Day 2018
  • May
    • Companions of the Worship Arts announced for 2018
  • April
    • Canadian Lutheran, Anglican Leaders offer message for Earth Day
    • With hearts for Humboldt
  • February
    • Lent Devotions offered by heads of Episcopal Church, Anglican Church of Canada, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
  • January
    • World Interfaith Harmony Week February 1-7, 2018
    • 2018 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
• 2017
  • December
    • Flat Luther - A study in member engagement at Sherwood Park Lutheran
  • November
    • Canadian Lutheran, Anglican leaders lift up National Housing Day; call for reflection, care for our neighbours and prayer
    • Interview with Don Storch, recipient of the 2017 ELCIC In Mission for Others Leadership Award
  • October
    • Live on Reformation Day
    • Upcoming Reformation service highlights busy year for Montreal Ministry Area
    • International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: October 17
  • September
    • Congregational initiative lifts up Season of Creation
  • August
    • 2018 Companion of the Worship Arts Call for Nominations
  • July
    • ELCIC Annual Report now available
    • Blessing of seeds and trees
    • Convention closes with a message of liberation
    • Convention delegates challenged to offer safe spaces in their communities; be engaged in the 94 calls to action of the TRC
    • ELCIC commemorates 500th anniversary; National Reformation Commemoration worship service ecumenical and outward looking
    • Opening Worship Highlights
    • Convention keynote addresses theme and subthemes
    • Report of the National Bishop to Convention forward looking
  • June
    • Planting a legacy for future generations
    • ELCICs first In Mission for Others Leadership Award recipient announced
    • ELCIC National Bishop joins with Canadian faith leaders in a call to action to address famine crisis
  • May
    • Congregational questionnaire inspires commitments
    • ELCIC members encouraged to support Stop Famine Together appeal
    • Creative Commemoration
    • Montreal Lutheran congregations commemorate Reformation anniversary with several major events
  • April
    • From pine cones to planting trees
    • Lutheran, Anglican leaders issue Earth Day message
    • Niagara Ministry Area participates in year-long Reformation Challenge project
    • An Easter message from ELCIC National Bishop Susan Johnson
  • March
    • A call for prayers, solidarity following attacks on Jewish community centres, synagogues and cemeteries in Canada
    • Remember the Refugees and Migrants; Lutheran, Anglican Leaders issue joint Ash Wednesday message
  • February
    • Ministry Areas Hold Joint Worship Services in Honour of the Reformation Challenge
    • MNO Synod Congregation strives to get involved in all four areas of the ELCIC Reformation Challenge
    • A message from ELCIC National Bishop Susan Johnson and ACC Primate Fred Hiltz
  • January
    • A call for prayers, solidarity following attack at Quebec City mosque
    • From 20 books to 2 scholarships
    • St. Matthew's, Hanover, Ontario sets goals to engage in ELCIC Reformation Challenge
• 2016
  • December
    • ELCIC congregation makes Reformation Challenge a missional priority
    • Brockton Area Refugee Team engages wider community to reach sponsorship goals
  • November
    • Congregation, community come together In Mission for Others
    • ELCIC members, congregations sponsor over 500 refugees
    • National Housing Day 2016: A call to prayer
    • Orders of Ministry Study Guide
    • Sunday School class inspired by ELCIC Reformation Challenge
  • October
    • Lutheran, Anglican leaders reflect on Reformation anniversary; prepare series of Advent devotions
    • Joint Ecumenical Commemoration of the Reformation in Lund
    • ELCIC, CCCB release joint material to commemorate 500th anniversary of the Reformation
    • Bells for Aleppo
  • August
    • Gathering brings together almost 1,000 Lutheran, Anglican youth
  • July
    • Lutherans, Anglicans name 2016 Companion of the Worship Arts recipients
  • May
    • 10 Reasons to Attend This Year's Worship Conference
    • SPECIAL APPEAL: Fort McMurray Wildfire Relief
    • ELCIC Annual Report Now Available
  • April
    • Day of Prayer for Jerusalem and the Holy Land
    • Joint Anglican-Lutheran youth gathering sells-out
    • An Earth Day message from Lutheran, Anglican leaders
  • March
    • Churches respond to Call to Action #48
    • ELCIC responds to Truth and Reconciliation Commission Call to Action #48
    • Highlights from the March 2016 National Church Council Meeting
    • Canadian Lutheran Anglican Youth gathering 2016 registration begins
  • February
    • National staff welcome Syrian refugee family to Canada
• 2015
  • December
    • A Christmas Message from National Bishop Susan Johnson and Archbishop Fred Hiltz
  • November
    • ELCIC National Office partners with CLWR and LCC to sponsor a Syrian refugee family
    • ELCIC National Bishop encourages participation in 2016 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
    • ELCIC National Bishop invites prayers leading up to COP21 meetings; encourages participation in Prayers for Paris
    • Lutheran, Anglican leaders write to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
  • October
    • ELCIC National Bishop encourages members to challenge intolerance and respect the dignity of every human being
  • September
    • Open letter from Anglican, Lutheran leaders addresses situation in Pikangikum
    • Appeal issued to assist with Syrian refugee relief
  • July
    • Lutherans look outward as national convention ends
    • ELCIC convention endorses Welcoming the Stranger, climate justice
    • Reconciliation is about change: TRC Commissioner addresses Lutheran convention
    • Convention Bible study links Reformation to liberation
    • National Bishop Susan Johnson re-elected to third term
    • National Bishop report highlights church in mission for others
    • ELCIC 15th Biennial National Convention commences
  • June
    • Convention sermon now online
    • Lutheran, Anglican leaders write to Prime Minister Harper and President Obama; call for review of the Columbia River Treaty
  • May
    • Vital and Healthy Parishes consultation builds on gains in second year
    • National Bishop invites church into prayer for Truth and Reconciliation Commission's closing events
    • Lutherans, Anglicans to meet in Joint Assembly in 2019
    • Day of Prayer for Jerusalem and the Holy Land
  • April
    • Appeal issued to assist with relief efforts in Nepal
    • Deadline for Women of Faith Fund Grant Applications is May 1
    • A Day of Prayer for Vocations to Rostered Ministry
    • Lutheran, Anglican leaders share Earth Day statement
    • Justice Tour 2015
    • ELCIC National Bishop urges Prime Minister to address the issue of sexual exploitation
  • March
    • Canada Lutheran wants to hear from you!
    • ELCIC Praise Appeal - Resources now available
  • February
    • February 22 is Diaconal Sunday
    • Feb 15-22 is Scout-Guide Week
  • January
    • Bible study brings scripture alive for Lent
• 2014
  • December
    • Former Synod Bishop named to ELCA position
    • Peace on Earth: A Christmas Greeting
  • November
    • Our Solemn Promise; Lutherans, Anglicans called to public reciting of the promise to never commit, condone, or remain silent about violence against women.
    • Lutherans, Anglicans called to lift up National Housing Day: November 22
    • Lutheran, Anglican leaders offer Advent resource
  • September
    • ELCIC members invited to join in prayers of solidarity for churches and communities affected by the Ebola crisis
    • A Pastoral Message On Climate Change
    • ELCIC National Bishop encourages members and congregations to make time for intentional prayer, reflection and action for climate justice
  • August
    • #CommitToGive
    • Canadian Lutheran, Anglican youth set to convene in Kamloops, BC for CLAY 2014
    • ELCIC National Bishop urges Prime Minister Harper to provide leadership to end the crisis in Gaza
  • July
    • ELCIC National Bishop expresses deep concern for the people of Mosul; urges Prime Minister call for an end to violence, intimidation and expulsion
    • ELCIC members encouraged to pray for peace and reunification of the Korean Peninsula on Sunday, August 10
    • March E-Communique
    • Emergency appeal issued to support civilians in Gaza region
    • Church leaders call for action on First Nations Education Act
    • Eastern Synod Re-Elects Bishop
  • June
    • Synod of Alberta and the Territories Re-Elects Bishop
    • ELCICs national publication honoured with six awards
    • British Columbia Synod re-elects bishop
    • Lutherans, Anglicans name 2014 Companion of the Worship Arts recipients
  • May
    • ELCIC members encouraged to pray for peace in the Holy Land on Sunday, June 1
    • First ever ELCIC Annual Report now available
    • A Message of Solidarity with the Church in South Sudan
    • ELCIC members encouraged to participate in new Word & Sacrament Ministry Study Guide
    • Saskatchewan Synod elects new bishop
    • Celebrating Vocational Sunday on May 11, 2014
  • April
    • MNO Synod Bishop Elaine Sauer Re-Elected
    • Lutheran, Anglican Leaders Offer Joint Earth Day Message
    • Lutheran and Anglican Leaders Offer Joint Holy Week and Easter Message
    • ELCIC presents Expression of Reconciliation at TRC event
  • March
    • April E-Communique
    • ELCIC National Bishop invites prayers for Truth and Reconciliation Commission
    • Highlights from the March ELCIC National Church Council Meeting
    • Lutheran, Anglican leaders issue a call to peace and prayer for Ukraine
  • January
    • February E-Communique
    • World Interfaith Harmony Week
    • Celebrating Diaconal Sunday - February 23
    • ELCIC National Bishop Participates in, Encourages Monthly day of Fasting for the Climate
    • Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: January 18-25
• 2013
  • December
    • A New Year's message of unity
    • Joy to the World: A Christmas message
    • ELCIC National Bishop Susan Johnson Encourages Members of the Church to Pray for Peace in the Middle East this Christmas Season
  • November
    • December E-Communique
  • October
    • November E-Communique
    • LWF Delegation's Audience With the Pope Brings Strong Affirmation of Ecumenical Commitment
  • September
    • October E-Communique
    • Highlights from ELCIC National Church Council Meeting
    • September E-Communique
  • August
    • ELCIC National Bishop congratulates ELCA Bishop-elect Elizabeth Eaton
    • July/August E-Communique
  • July
    • Canada Lutheran, Anglican youth lead Parliament Hill event to raise awareness about issues of access to safe, clean water
    • Canadian Lutherans, Anglicans address homelessness and responsible resource extraction
    • The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America donates $25,000 to assist Alberta flood victims
    • Canadian Anglicans, Lutherans come together in Ottawa for the love of the world
  • June
    • Full communion leaders offer a "Word to the Churches"
    • Emergency appeal issued to assist those affected by flooding in southern Alberta
  • May
    • ELCIC's national publication honoured with five awards at recent Canadian Church Press convention
    • Joint Pentecost letter from Lutheran, Anglican leaders
  • April
    • Share your thoughts on Word and Sacrament ministry within the ELCIC
    • ELCIC National Office is on the move!
    • Anglican-Lutheran Joint Assembly to meet in Ottawa
  • March
    • March National Church Council Highlights
    • National Bishop invites church to pray for peace in the Middle East
  • January
    • ELCIC members encouraged to prayerfully support the meeting between Prime Minister Stephen Harper and First Nation leaders through prayer
• 2012
  • December
    • Looking back and looking ahead: an Anglican-Lutheran Christmas message
  • November
    • Appeal issued to assist Syrian refugees in Jordan
    • Anglican, Lutheran churches produce Epiphany devotions
  • October
    • Responding to Hurricane Sandy
    • ELCIC Synod of Alberta and the Territories Elects New Bishop
    • Reformation Day Liturgical Material Available
  • September
    • Synod of Alberta and the Territories Bishop announces retirement; Special convention to be held in October
    • Highlights from National Church Council's fall meeting
    • National Bishop invites prayers for peace on September 21
  • August
    • Connections, networks and links key to growing in faith at 2012 Canadian Lutheran Anglican Youth gathering
    • ELCIC National Bishop congratulates new United Church of Canada moderator on election; lifts up importance of partnership for the two churches
    • Over 800 Lutheran and Anglican youth to attend gathering in Saskatoon
  • July
    • Eastern Synod Meets in Assembly
  • June
    • ELCIC 2012 Companion of the Worship Arts Recipient Announced
    • ELCIC Saskatchewan Synod Convention Meets in Convention
    • Emergency Appeal Issued to Assist those Affected by Flooding in Thunder Bay
    • ELCIC Synod of Alberta and the Territories Meets in Convention
  • May
    • ELCIC National Bishop calls for prayers for all affected by flooding near Lima, Peru
    • ELCIC British Columbia Synod Meets in Convention
    • Lutheran, Anglican leaders visit Jerusalem
    • A Message from ELCIC National Bishop Susan Johnson on Structural Renewal
  • April
    • ELCIC Manitoba/Northwestern Ontario Synod Meets in Convention
    • A Letter to ELCIC Members on Structural Renewal
    • ELCIC's Longest Serving Missionary to Retire
  • March
    • Lutheran and Anglican Leaders Offer Joint Easter Message
    • World Council of Churches General Secretary meets with Canadian Churches
    • NCC members participate in visioning workshop and consider the future to which God is calling the national expression of the ELCIC
  • February
    • ELCIC Members are Ambassadors for Christ: In Mission for Others
  • 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
    • Service, mission, theology and unity are foundational, says LWF General Secretary
    • 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
    • Rev. Susan Johnson Elected as National Bishop of the ELCIC
    • Update on the Election of a New ELCIC National Bishop
    • ELCIC Renews Commitment to Evangelical Declaration
    • ELCIC's Mission in the World Luncheon Highlights the Work of Skills and Gifted People of Faith
    • Bishop Fred Hiltz elected Anglican Primate
    • Bishop Fred Hiltz Elected Anglican Primate
    • ELCIC Congregations Encouraged to Go Green
    • 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