Our Mission Statement:
Empowered by the Holy Spirit to be a servant church, the BC Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada seeks to extend and strengthen community in Christ and growth in faith by proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ and its word of hope and reconciliation expressed through caring ministry to all God's creation.
The BC Synod is a synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
A member church of the Lutheran World Federation
In full communion with the Anglican Church of Canada
Companion synod of the
80 East 10th Avenue, New Westminster, BC V3L 4R5 | Phone: (604) 524-1318 | Fax: (604) 524-9255
EVENTS FOR 2010
Mark your calendars!
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Bishop's Study Conference
Feb 7-10, 2010
Theologian in Residence at Mount Olive, Surrey
March 5-7. 2010
Please see brochure for more information.
Youth Leadership Event in Langely
April 16-17, 2010
BC Synod Convention
May 13-16, 2010 - Lutheran Church of the Cross, Victoria
National Worship Conference
July 4-7, 2010 - Vancouver
Upcoming Events:
BC Synod - ELCIC
80 East 10th Avenue, New Westminster, BC V3L 4R5
(604) 524-1318 | (604) 524-9255 (Fax)
Recent Events:
Baptism Resource Book - NEW PRICE!
$5.95
"Child of God, you are growing up" written by Rev. Don Johnson for parents to read to their children.
This book is intended to be given to children an their parents at baptism or on the anniversary of a baptism.
Contact Rev. Johnson at 604-984-7331
Copies also available at the Synod Office (604-524-1318)
ELCIC News
We congratulate the Rev. Lyle McKenzie on his appointment to the position of Assistant to the National Bishop for Worship. Rev. McKenzie assumes this role in a part-time
capacity while maintaining his current call as pastor at Lutheran Church of the Cross, Victoria, BC. Within the Worship portfolio, Rev. McKenzie will have responsibilities related to the Program
Committee for Worship, the National Worship Conference, and Worship at National Convention along with liaison responsibilities with worship expressions of the ELCA, ACC, and Augsburg
Fortress. Rev. McKenzie began his new responsibilities January 15, 2010.
CLAY (Canadian Lutheran Anglican Youth gathering)
Aug 19 to 22, 2010, London, Ontario
Theme: "Hands On"
REGISTRATION commences January 2, 2010!
Visit www.clay2010.ca for all the information you need.
Join Facebook: HANDS ON CLAY 2010 London
Lutherans Respond to Haiti Devastation with Compassion
Since issuing an emergency appeal for funds to assist with humanitarian aid to the people of Haiti, supporters of Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR), including the members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC), have graciously donated over $250,000 (as of January 27th, 2010). Please go to the ELCIC website or the CLWR website for more information.
