May2024
Delegate updates and nominations reminder
With the LCANZ Convention of General Synod now less than five months away, it’s time to check that your congregation and delegate/s are up to date with preparations for this important churchwide event.
May2024
Religion and domestic violence report: Call for responses
The LCANZ is calling for responses to the Religion and domestic violence: Exploring men’s perpetration report. The report provides members of the church with an opportunity to receive and be guided by people’s experiences of domestic and family violence.
Apr2024
North Adelaide property sale attracts strong interest
The sale listing of the church’s North Adelaide properties – occupied by Australian Lutheran College (ALC) and the LCA Churchwide Office – has attracted local and international interest from a wide range of potential buyers.
Apr2024
Way Forward Framework released; webinar announced
framework by which the LCANZ could operate as one church with two different practices of ordination has been released for information, engagement, and discussion in church communities. The Way Forward Framework will be refined and finalised by mid-June.
Apr2024
Nominations for church governance bodies now open
Nominations for positions on the boards, councils, commissions and committees of the LCANZ for the next synodical term are now open. Governance body members who wish to continue in their role also need to submit a nomination, as reappointment is not guaranteed.
Apr2024
An Anzac Day message from Bishop Paul Smith
by Bishop Paul Smith
Anzac Day is about remembering and giving thanks for members of the armed services who have served our country. We acknowledge with a mixture of gratitude and regret the extraordinary price paid by tens of thousands of Australian and New Zealand servicemen and women and their families.