The Rev. Sally Azar Ordained in Jerusalem on January 22nd ~ from a post dated January 23, 2023 on the World Council of Churches’ website Azar’s ordination — marking an historic milestone for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and … Continue reading →
September 15th to 22nd The World Council of Churches invites member churches, faith-based communities, and civil society organizations around the world to join together for a week of prayer from September 15th to 22nd for just peace for all in … Continue reading →
In Correspondence to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the United Church of Canada Calls for Urgent Action to Protect Palestinian Human Rights ~ published on The United Church of Canada’s website on May 20, 2022 Following the recent Israeli Supreme … Continue reading →
On May 19, 2021, the United Church of Canada published the post “Palestinian Christians urge solidarity this Pentecost” on its website. United Church communities of faith are are invited to learn about the Palestinian families in Sheikh Jarrah facing forcible … Continue reading →
~ by Archbishop Linda Nicholls, May 13, 2021 On the Seventh Sunday of Easter, the Anglican Church of Canada is invited to intentionally pray for Jerusalem. We enjoy a longstanding partnership with the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem in friendship with … Continue reading →
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada joins with the Anglican Church of Canada in recognizing the Seventh Sunday of Easter as Jerusalem and Holy Land Sunday. The following prayer is offered for this day. God of peace; In the risen … Continue reading →
ELCIC reports on a joint letter to the Government of Canada, an ecumenical statement, and a webinar Evangelical Lutheran Church In Canada and Canadian Lutheran World Relief write joint letter to the Minister for Foreign Affairs opposing proposed annexation of … Continue reading →
A Call to Canada to Uphold International Law and the Rights of Palestinians Our three denominations are signatories to an ecumenical letter to the Foreign Affairs Minister, François-Philippe Champagne, expressing with great concern Canada’s silence regarding the plans of the … Continue reading →