09.03.2007
Canadian National Bishop Schultz to Retire
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) National Bishop Raymond L. Schultz has announced his retirement effective 1 September 1, 2007, citing personal health and family reasons. Schultz was elected ELCIC national bishop at the 2001 National Convention in Waterloo and re-elected for a second term in 2005.The election of his successor will take place at the June 2007 National Convention in Winnipeg. Prior to his election as the head of the ELCIC, Schultz was bishop of the British Columbia Synod from 1998 to 2001.
Schultz is a member of the Council of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), serving on its program Committee for Ecumenical Affairs and Standing Committee for Constitution. He is currently chairperson of the LWF Renewal Committee. (127 words)
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