Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) National Bishop Susan C. Johnson has written a letter to the church affirming the commitment to upholding the dignity of all people and to standing with our LGBTQ2+ siblings in Christ, both inside and … Continue reading
Category Archives: Denominational News
To Be Installed on Friday, July 27th ~ The following was posted on the United Church of Canada website on July 26, 2018. The United Church of Canada has elected the Rev. Richard Bott, 49, from Vancouver as its 43rd … Continue reading
“This is a really significant moment in the life of our church,” said United Church of Canada Moderator Jordan Cantwell before commissioners at General Council voted to enact all of the remits regarding changing the church structure. An overwhelming 91 … Continue reading
Our Parish Welcomes Bishop Barbara Andrews on Sunday, July 15th While our pastor/priest/minister, the Rev. Brian Krushel, is on sabbatical and vacation this summer, several people from all three of our denominations has led or will be leading worship. The … Continue reading
United Church Mission and Service Fund Accepting Donations The Fuego Volcano, located 27 miles southwest of Guatemala City, erupted on June 3, 2018. Initial reports indicate 75 people have died, around 50 people were injured, and almost 200 people are … Continue reading
Elected the 12th Metropolitan and Archbishop of the Ecclesiastical Province of BC and Yukon Melissa M. Skelton, Bishop of the Diocese of New Westminster was elected Metropolitan of the Ecclesiastical Province of BC and Yukon on the first ballot at … Continue reading
Daily On-line Devotionals from Lutherans Connect for the First Two Weeks of Pentecost Many of us desire to spend more time in spiritual practice than we do, but often find it challenging to make space for it in our lives. … Continue reading
On May 13, the seventh Sunday in Easter, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada lifts up prayers for Jerusalem and the Holy Land. ~ from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada facebook page … Continue reading
Statement by the LWF President and General Secretary on the escalation of military conflict in Syria In a statement issued in Geneva on April 14th, LWF President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa and General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge, on … Continue reading
Hallelujah, Christ is risen! This Easter, may our hallelujahs affirm that, despite whatever hopelessness threatens to overwhelm us, we trust in the power of God’s love to bring about resurrection within our lives. View Moderator Jordan Cantwell’s Easter message here. … Continue reading