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We extend warm greetings to Sikh and Hindu neighbours and communities celebrating Vaisakhi. May this season of joy and thanksgiving bring a rich harvest of blessing, peace and shared life.

We join our fellow Christians who mark Easter according to the Julian calendar in proclaiming the joy of the Resurrection. Christ is risen! May Christ’s peace shape our life together and our care for one another.

This afternoon (1:00 pm CST) marks the first Zoom information session for the upcoming ELCIC Day of Action on May 31. Sign up for one of the four session below. See you soon! Let us know below what activity your congregation has chosen to do! form.jotform.com/ELCIC/ELCICDay…

He is risen! On this Easter Sunday, let us pray:

On this Good Friday, let us pray.

Have you taken a moment to watch the video prepared by the National Office featuring the six ELCIC bishops in advance of the ELCIC Day of Action? What is your congregation thinking of doing on May 31? Watch the video and learn more below: elcic.ca/dayofaction

Today is Maundy Thursday. Let us pray,

Ahead of Passover beginning this evening, we send warm greetings to Jewish people preparing to observe. With gratitude for the relationships we share, we wish you peace and joy. Chag Pesach Sameach.

Do you subscribe to the official online newsletter of the ELCIC? Read this week's issue of ELCIC News below! mailchi.mp/elcic/elcic-ne…

Today is Transgender Day of Visibility. Let us pray,

Today is Palm Sunday, let us pray,

Please join us in praying and advocating for a world without gender-based violence. #ThursdaysInBlack

Do you subscribe to ELCIC News? This week's issue was just sent out! Sign up for the upcoming Sermon Series, learn about CLWR's response to the crisis in the Middle East and watch a video from the ELCIC bishops on the ELCIC Day of Action this May 31. mailchi.mp/elcic/elcic-ne…

Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination which begins the Week of Solidarity With Peoples Struggling Against Racism and Racial Discrimination. Let us pray,

Ways to advocate for #ThursdaysInBlack: Gather with friends to wear black on Thursdays and advocate for a world without rape and violence. Host a time of sharing to hear from survivors of gender-based violence. Take a photo wearing black and share it online!

“We believe that this recognition of the contextual nature of communion enhances the ways in which our ecumenical dialogues, along with bilateral and multilateral communion relationships, are articulated, structured and supported.” - Former @SaskSynod Bishop Cindy Halmarson.

The ELCIC Day of Action, letters from national and synod bishops and a final call for prayers for Tumbler Ridge are key items in this week's issue of ELCIC News. Read the virtual newsletter below: mailchi.mp/elcic/elcic-ne…

Today, on World Day of Prayer, let us pray:

Today is Thursday. Are you wearing black? Consider joining the international #ThursdaysInBlack movement resisting attitudes and practices that permit rape and violence by wearing your favourite piece of black attire.

This week's issue of ELCIC News is highlighted by the video recording from last weekend's Conversations Across the Church event, a reminder of Lent prayer vigils and the upcoming Black History Month event on Saturday. Read more within: mailchi.mp/elcic/elcic-ne…