In her Christmas Greeting, Bishop Carla Blakley reflects on the diversity of our new Christmas ornament collection, and how such a beautiful diversity is mirrored in our synodical family.
Devotions for the season of Advent and Christmas. We all come from a seed and the first seeds were given by God in the creation of the world. At a time of year when we have more darkness hours than daylight, It can be helpful to remember that the seeds of new life continue to germinate in the soil of the earth, preparing to come forth in their time.
After 18 years of service leading the ELCIC as national bishop, Rev. Susan Johnson has announced she will be retiring at the conclusion of her current term, which coincides with the 2025 National Convention. To assist the church in this transition, National Church Council (NCC) has thoughtfully considered a discernment process in the lead up to the election of the new national bishop.
The Eastern Synod’s Circle for Reconciliation and Justice has been working on a project to engage the entire Synod in awareness, action and a deepening understanding of the impact of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two Spirit People (MMIWG2S+).
Our Benevolence Story is new resource highlighting the ways your benevolence offering supports the work of ministry in four key areas: The Wider Church, Martin Luther University College, Congregations and Leaders. This new resource is available in a wide variety of formats to support a variety of distribution methods.
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Joint Christmas message from the Acting Primate and National Bishop
Archbishop Anne Germond, Acting Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, and Bishop Susan Johnson, National Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, encourage Anglicans and Lutherans to s...