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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.

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.

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).

LLL Chief Relationship Officer Scott Ross was honoured to be invited to address the SA–NT District Convention of Synod and award two LLL Mission Outreach Grants (MOGs) in support of grassroots projects that will make a real impact in local South Australian communities.

A day-long online LCA Convention of General Synod will be held on 18 October 2025. The special convention will address business referred and deferred from the 21st Regular Convention of General Synod held in Adelaide in October 2024.

At the time of writing, $10,669.25 has been contributed to the General Synod offering, which will support the Lutheran Study Centre in Pematangsiantar in northern Sumatra, Indonesia.