Dr George Rosendale, the third Aboriginal person ordained in the Lutheran Church of Australia (LCA), died on 11 September, three weeks after the 50th anniversary of his ordination. He was 89.
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LCA/NZ members rally to worship and care
LCA/NZ members have ‘risen to the occasion’ amid unprecedented community restrictions due to the COVID-19 crisis, say the church bishops.
Have your say on LCA/NZ Constitution
The LCA/NZ Constitution is being reviewed and all church members, congregations, ministries, districts, boards and agencies are invited to participate by completing an online survey before the end of April.
New president for national churches body
Bishop Philip Huggins from the Anglican Church of Australia is the new president of the National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA). Bishop Huggins, who has chaired the Anglican General… Read more
Heaven welcomes home a champion
Ian (Watto) Watson, founder of the ‘Shed Happens’ movement, died yesterday, 5 December. ‘Every bloke’s a champion!’ was coined by Ian as a rallying encouragement to men to be all that God called them to be.
LCA engages with commissions and inquiries
The LCA has formed the Commissions and Inquiries Working Group to coordinate the church’s ongoing engagement with commissions and inquiries, and to support the implementation of their recommendations.
Who was Martin Luther?
As the 500th anniversary of the Reformation approaches, many people are asking ‘Just who was this man Martin Luther?’ The first DVD in a three-part series on Luther is an… Read more
Bring a friend Sunday
We know that our call as Christians is to ‘go and make disciples’, but often we see being involved in mission or outreach as too daunting. However, as Pastor Rob Edwards from Gatton in Queensland says, mission doesn’t need to be complicated. It can be as easy as inviting a friend to church.
Child safety standards consultations to start
The LCANZ’s new congregational child safety standards will go through a consultation process in April and May. The LCA standards are designed to ensure that the church can meet its regulatory responsibilities in response to an increasingly rigorous child safety landscape.
Outreach art makes a splash
Outreach has a new medium at Zion Lutheran Church, Glynde, in Adelaide’s north-east – art. Artist and member Paul Schubert (pictured) recently entered this painting, depicting his church reaching out… Read more