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      The Lutheran Church is the largest Protestant church in the world, with over 70 million members. This website tells the story of Australian and New Zealand Lutherans, following Jesus Christ – where love comes to life. Whoever you are, whatever your story, you're welcome here with us.
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Welcome!

Australian and New Zealand Lutherans are part of the largest Protestant church in the world

There are over 70 million of us

from every continent and hundreds of cultural groups

Lutherans believe that God loves everyone

and that his love comes to life in us, through Jesus

Through Jesus, love comes to life

long before we know it or feel it

Through Jesus, love comes to life

as we grow together in God's grace

Whoever you are, whatever your story

you’re welcome here with us

... following Jesus,

where love comes to life

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Latest Features

‘We need a way forward’: Delegates reflect on Synod decision

We asked eight Synod participants for their reflections on the ‘one church with two ordination practices’ resolution.

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Forward together

Since the February Convention of General Synod, the General Church Board (GCB) and College of Bishops (CoB) have met together twice to commence work on Synod’s resolution to explore the possibility of ‘one church with two ordination practices’.

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ALC welcomes new teachers

Australian Lutheran College (ALC) has engaged three experienced practitioners to teach in its higher education program.

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Story of the Week

And then there were eight!

There were seven young people enrolled in the year-long confirmation class at St Mark’s Lutheran Church Dalby in Queensland’s Western Downs region when it began in mid-2021. But by the time they completed the course, there were eight people confirmed!

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An adventure in grace

When COVID-19 arrived, Gill Stevenson thought of those who, like her, struggle with depression and anxiety. So, with God’s prompting and pastoral support, she initiated an online support group that has since shared an amazing journey of blessings.

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Cultural jubilee brings joy

We may think of cross-cultural ministry as a relatively recent focus of the LCANZ. But that’s far from the case, as a joyful anniversary celebration held last month shows. It marked 150 years since Queensland’s first Scandinavian-language worship service.

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‘Why I am giving up my bed’

It’s a long way from a Queensland classroom to war-torn Ukraine. And there’s a lot of difference between a cosy bed and sleeping on the floor. Yet 9-year-old Chloe, inspired by a project about God’s love and sacrifice, is doing exactly that.

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The greatest love story ever told

The Bible is God’s love story to us. But how can we share his love story with people who haven’t heard it? For Les John, it’s as simple as listening to God. He’s always felt guided by God’s hand to help others.

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Missionary’s service honoured

Finke River Mission is arranging commemorative activities in Central Australia this month to mark the centenary of the death of Lutheran missionary Carl Strehlow. Pastor Strehlow is most remembered for his service among the Western Arrarnta people at Hermannsburg (Ntaria),

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Latest News

‘We need a way forward’: Delegates reflect on Synod decision

21 March 2023

We asked eight Synod participants for their reflections on the ‘one church with two ordination practices’ resolution.

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Forward together

21 March 2023

Since the February Convention of General Synod, the General Church Board (GCB) and College of Bishops (CoB) have met together twice to commence work on Synod’s resolution to explore the possibility of ‘one church with two ordination practices’.

Read more...
ALC welcomes new teachers

20 March 2023

Australian Lutheran College (ALC) has engaged three experienced practitioners to teach in its higher education program.

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Lutheran Archives talks go live online

7 March 2023

Lutheran Archives has opened up its stories to the whole Lutheran Church membership and beyond, with monthly talks streaming live on the Friends of Lutheran Archives (FoLA) YouTube channel.

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LAMP has been decommissioned

27 February 2023

LAMP has been decommissioned. It has been replaced by LAMP2. 

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Lutherans honoured in Australia Day list

21 February 2023

LCA members Graham Lieschke and Fred Stolz have been recognised in the Australia Day 2023 Honours List.

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