Jun2024
New ministry pathway offered
Supported by the LCANZ’s College of Bishops, Australian Lutheran College has developed a one-off accelerated ministry pathway to prepare candidates aged 40 to 55 for possible ordination as general ministry pastors in 2027.
Mar2024
New bishop elected for NSW–ACT District
Pastor Richard Schwedes will be the next bishop of the New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory District of the LCANZ.
Feb2024
New ALC principal installed
Staff, students and directors of Australian Lutheran College (ALC) on Sunday (18 February) joined LCANZ representatives and members of St Michael’s congregation at Hahndorf in South Australia to welcome Rev Dr Tim Stringer as the college’s new principal.
Dec2023
NSW and ACT District provides oversight for the Lutheran Church of New Zealand
With the Lutheran Church New Zealand (LCNZ) unable to elect a bishop at its 2023 Convention of Synod, the LCANZ’s College of Bishops has asked the NSW and ACT District to provide oversight for the LCNZ until the next synod in two years.
Nov2023
Appointment of ALC principal
The LCANZ General Church Board and the Australian Lutheran College (ALC) Board are delighted to announce the appointment of Rev Dr Tim Stringer BTh/BMin DMin as the next ALC principal.
Oct2023
New era for deaf ministry
by Jess Smith
Deaf Ministry in the LCANZ has entered a new era, with Julian Mazzeo ordained as a Specific Ministry Pastor of the Adelaide Deaf Community Church (ADCC) earlier this month.
