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.
A marriage rite for a Christian and a person of another faith, blending Christian tradition with pastoral flexibility for interfaith couples and clergy.
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.
Why do people believe? Why do we pray? What good is the Church, and what does it mean to belong? Do You Ever Wonder…? brings these everyday but profound questions into focus through a series of short, story-driven videos.
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.
A structured prayer of confession and repentance, this litany is drawn from Theology of Church Apologies (2025) and is suited for parish and ecumenical worship seeking truth and healing.
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.