Lutherans For Life
Lutherans For Life (LFL) was established by the Lutheran Church of Australia at its General Convention of Synod in Adelaide in 1987. It is accountable to the LCA through the Commission on Social and Bioethical Questions. A national council supports and oversees the work, while a number of regional branches operate at the local level.
The objectives of LFL are:
- To promote respect and protection for human life, born and unborn, since God is its Creator
- To foster community responsibility for the defence of God's gift of human life, especially those whose life others would categorise as unwanted, lacking quality, worthless or otherwise dispensable.
LFL co-operates with those persons and organisations who share its aims and values.
Our logo
The logo was designed to illustrate the objectives of LFL.
The two figures on either side of the logo project a caring and protecting arm around the central figure, suggesting family and community.
The circular theme maintained within the logo symbolises that life is part of eternity.
God's gift of human life is shown in the central figure, which symbolises a mother with unborn child, the human embryo and the human cell (zygote) are living and developing members of the human family.
The three figures are enveloped by the protective shadow of the cross of Christ, which points to the saving act of God, through which people become members of his spiritual family.
It is as we live under the cross that we learn about the sanctity of all human life, created and redeemed by God.
LFL in action
- LFL members believe that human life begins at conception and seek to promote this understanding. We seek to gain public support for the protection of human life. Thus LFL supports those pregnancy-support service centres which do not refer women for abortion but provide them with positive help during and after their pregnancy.
- LFL prepares suitable educational materials dealing with contemporary life and death issues, provides speakers, and organises seminars and workshops with the purpose of creating and/or maintaining a deep appreciation of God's gift of human life, along with the community's responsibility for the ongoing care and protection of human life.
- LFL cooperates with those persons and organisations who share our aims and values
LFL Conference
3 November 2012
Geelong, Victoria
Life News
Life News is the newsletter of LFL. It is published every quarter. Download the latest edition.
LFL videos
- 'Stem cell research: an update' - Dr Greg Pike
- 'Flashpoint: Euthanasia' - Paul Russell'
This presentation was somewhat time-bound to the 2010 South Australian election. However, the presentation is still very relevant for those wanting to understand the present situation in the SA parliament regarding euthanasia bills and the voting history of particular candidates. - 'Should Australia adopt a Bill of Rights?' - Dr Rob Pollnitz
- 'Pastoral reflection' - Rev Simon Cooper
Support us
LFL is dependent for funding from membership fees, donations, sponsorships, bequests and fundraising projects. It is not funded from the general budget of the LCA.
Donations and membership payments can be made online by clicking on the link on the right.
Contact us
President
Rev Tim Kowald
phone 08 8372 3440 (wk)
email lutheransforlife@gmail.com
Editor Life News
Rev Tom Pietsch
phone 03 5241 5141
email ln.editor@gmail.com
Disclaimer: Lutherans For Life distances itself from pro-life organisations and individuals who employ violent and unethical means in pursuing pro-life goals.
