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The theme and logo for next year’s 22nd Regular Convention of General Synod in Brisbane have been unveiled, with ‘Open Arms’ and its tagline, ‘Receiving Abundantly – Sharing Generously’, celebrating God’s abundant gifts and the church’s calling to receive them with gratitude and share them.

As the death toll from devastating flooding and landslides in Nepal continues to rise, Lutheran World Federation (LWF) teams supported through Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS) have begun delivering emergency assistance to affected communities.

by Angela Schilling

Supported by LCA International Mission, a recent workshop led by Angela Schilling of Lutheran Archives brought together participants from across Malaysia and Singapore to learn how to care for church records, archives and heritage.

The LCA’s 22nd Regular Convention of General Synod will be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre in Queensland from 1 to 4 October 2027. Information on delegate fees, key deadlines and planning for delegates has now been released to help congregations and parishes prepare.

A summary of feedback received on the LCANZ Code of Conduct is now available. The General Church Board and College of Bishops will now review the feedback as they revise the Code of Conduct and implementation plan, with further consultation to follow.

Australian Lutheran College (ALC) ran a series of intensive learning opportunities at LCANZ Church House in the Adelaide CBD during July, bringing together students and other participants from across the church for face-to-face learning and fellowship.