Oct2025
Synod backs church complaints and discipline process changes
General Synod has endorsed changes to the LCANZ’s complaints handling, appeals and ecclesiastical discipline system during a special online convention on 18 October. The proposal was the fruit of a seven-year process, which began with a resolution by the 2018 Synod.
Oct2025
Ordination statement approved by online Synod meeting
General Synod has endorsed a new doctrinal statement on the ordination of women and men in the LCANZ. Synod delegates met online in a special one-day convention on 18 October, to consider the statement and address other business carried over from last October’s Regular Convention in Adelaide.
Oct2025
Camps connect young Christians
Faith, fellowship and fun: these are the key components of LCANZ camping ministries that continue to connect young Christians to Christ and one another. Tens of thousands of young people have encountered the love of Jesus at camps run by Lutheran youth organisations over many decades.
Oct2025
A little taste of heaven
by Reid Matthias
When College Pastor Reid Matthias signed up for the Australian Conference for Lutheran Education, he was impressed by the guest speakers’ list and the regular worship schedule. But he was most excited to reconnect with people sharing a common faith, purpose and hope.
Oct2025
‘Inspired and free to flourish’: Lutheran educators gather
Six hundred Lutheran school leaders, principals and teachers met under the theme of ‘Free to flourish’ for the Australian Conference on Lutheran Education at the Brisbane Convention Centre earlier this month.
Oct2025
Safe Church training brings congregations together
Participants from across the LCANZ have shared positive feedback about the live online Safe Church training format, highlighting how the delivery model makes the training more accessible and flexible. Many have also enjoyed completing the training together in group settings.
