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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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General Synod theme and logo launched

Grace as God’s unifying gift to his church will be the thematic focus of next year’s LCANZ 21st Convention of General Synod in Adelaide.

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Way Forward working groups get started

The eight Way Forward working groups appointed by the General Church Board and College of Bishops have been inducted and have commenced their tasks. As subject matter experts, they will support the project management team in coordinating the ordination Way Forward response.

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Call for models for Way Forward

The project team implementing the 2021–23 General Synod resolution on ordination is calling for models for a way forward in which the LCANZ could operate as ‘one church with two different practices of ordination’.

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