This resource outlines the agreed process for Anglican and Lutheran clergy appointments, including eligibility, initiation, consultation, terms, orientation and accountability, with references to relevant national church policies.
Ecumenical and interfaith
These resources provide guidance and references for local churches and clergy to engage in ecumenical and interfaith relationships, including worship, ministry, dialogue and education.
The Waterloo Declaration (2001) formalized the full communion relationship between the Anglican Church of Canada and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, enabling shared ministry, worship and sacramental life while respecting each church’s distinctiveness.
Celebration and Blessing of a Marriage Between a Christian and a Person of Another Faith Tradition offers a form of marriage liturgy that honours Christian tradition while making space for readings, prayers and participation from another faith tradition when appropriate. This rite provides pastoral flexibility for clergy and couples, supporting interfaith families as they prepare for Christian marriage and navigate relationships across different religious backgrounds.
This online resource provides a rich collection of videos, essays and practical resources to encourage grassroots Christian–Muslim dialogue. A Common Word Canada supports individuals, congregations and community groups across Canada in building understanding, trust and friendship with their Muslim neighbours.
These guidelines provide practical support for planning and leading joint Anglican-Lutheran worship in Canada.
The Handbook outlines key models of ecumenical shared ministry in Canada and provides guidance on governance, agreements, worship life, property considerations and the responsibilities of each partner denomination. It also includes real-life examples, sample covenants and practical questions to help local leaders discern whether a shared ministry is the right fit for their context.
Ecumenically Agreed Liturgical Texts from the English Language Liturgical Consultation include widely used creeds and canticles such as the Gloria, Apostles’ Creed, Nicene Creed, Te Deum, Magnificat and Benedictus. Developed through broad ecumenical collaboration, the texts provide clear, contemporary English renderings grounded in deep theological scholarship. They support common worship across denominations while honouring long-standing liturgical tradition.
The Lutheran–Anglican–Moravian Cycle of Prayer provides weekly intentions for collective prayer across the Anglican Church of Canada, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada and the Moravian Church Northern Province, while honouring each tradition’s distinct identity.
One Flock, One Shepherd is the declaration of full communion with Anglicans, Lutherans and Moravians in Canada. This resource includes videos introducing each denomination, their worship practices and provides insight on how full communion can enrich local ministry.
Prayers for Reconciliation with the Jewish Peoples provides two authorized prayers—contemporary and traditional—to help communities acknowledge historic harms, seek repentance and renew relationships with Jewish neighbours.