Feb2018
New leader announced for ALWS
Ms Jamieson Davies will be the new Executive Director of Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS).
Feb2018
LCA takes part in religious freedoms review
The LCA/NZ has made a submission to the Review of Freedom of Religion in Australia. The review was announced by Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on 22 November 2017 to examine whether Australian law adequately protects the right to freedom of religion.
Feb2018
It’s all about Jesus
by Rev John Henderson
The church introduced me to Jesus when I was quite young. I didn’t live in a particularly Christian society, but on Sundays I was there when believers gathered to be forgiven, listened to the word and joined in prayer.
Feb2018
A helping heart who can’t say ‘no’
by Helen Beringen
The charming Betty Mattiske just can’t say ‘no’ to requests for help. Blame her mother’s war-era work ethic, and being raised on a dairy farm at Meningie, South Australia.
Dec2017
Christmas 2017
‘And with this Word, God created all things. Nothing was made without the Word. Everything that was created received its life from him, and his life gave light to everyone. The light keeps shining in the dark, and darkness has never put it out (John 1:3–5 CEV).’ A star shining in the night sky is… Read more
Nov2017
Same Sex Marriage Postal Vote Announcement
by Bishop John Henderson
By now nearly all Australians will know the result of the Marriage Law Postal Survey published by the Bureau of Statistics this morning, ‘Should the law be changed to allow same-sex couples to marry?’ The participation rate in the voluntary survey was quite high. 79.5% of eligible Australians voted. 61.6% of those said ‘yes’, and… Read more
Nov2017
Remembrance Day 2017
by Bishop John Henderson
November 11 is Remembrance Day. On Remembrance Day, citizens of Australia and New Zealand pause for a minute’s silence at 11am to remember members of our armed forces who have died in the line of duty. Remembrance Day has its origins in World War 1. It was originally called Armistice Day after the armistice (the… Read more
Nov2017
End of the school year
by Bishop John Henderson
Dear pastors and caring members of the LCA, The end of the school year signifies a time of change for many young people in our communities through transition to further education, part time or full time work and or change of living arrangements. It is a time when they will be tested in terms safety… Read more
Oct2017
Tree planting commemorates Reformation
When LCA Bishop John Henderson planted a tree in Canberra last month, it was a simple, local act with global roots and international significance. The tree planting at St Mark’s National Theological Centre in the Australian Capital Territory was part of the worldwide commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, stemming from the birthplace… Read more
Aug2017
Migrant and Refugee Sunday
by Rev John Henderson This coming Sunday, 27 August, Australian churches will observe Migrant and Refugee Sunday. Most of us are the descendants of migrants, and so Migrant and Refugee Sunday gives us a good opportunity to thank God for the blessings given to our forebears, and to celebrate the many migrants and refugees who… Read more
