Feb2026
New code of conduct for church workers
by Tim Ross
In December 2025, the General Church Board approved a reviewed version of the church’s Standards of Ethical Behaviour. The reviewed document now incorporates a church code of conduct.
Feb2026
At the Table: Lutheran–Uniting dialogue meets in Melbourne
Leaders of the Lutheran Church of Australia (LCA) and the Uniting Church in Australia (UCA) met in Melbourne on 11 February 2026 as part of the ongoing LCA–UCA ecumenical dialogue, which has been bringing the two churches together since 1977 to explore areas of common ground and difference.
Feb2026
‘Getting together’ in the name of the Lord
Last month, LCANZ Bishop Paul Smith and LCA International Mission Program Officer Erin Kerber joined more than 850 delegates and 1,000 visitors in Siassi, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea, for the 35th Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea (ELCPNG).
Feb2026
New Lutheran Media manager announced
Lifelong LCA member Liam Hensel is the new Lutheran Media manager. An Adelaide-based marketing, communications and community engagement professional, Liam last month succeeded former manager Dr Tania Nelson, who had served in the role since August 2023.
Feb2026
New library director for ALC
Experienced museum curator, researcher and history consultant Catherine Manning is the new Director of Library Services for Australian Lutheran College (ALC).
Feb2026
Full steam ahead for little learners at Navigator
Little learners from South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula are set to benefit from Navigator College’s transformative, two-stage project that will deliver a brand-new early learning centre (ELC) and reception village to its Port Lincoln campus.
