Apr2024
Nominations for church governance bodies now open
Nominations for positions on the boards, councils, commissions and committees of the LCANZ for the next synodical term are now open. Governance body members who wish to continue in their role also need to submit a nomination, as reappointment is not guaranteed.
Feb2024
Congregations encouraged to keep working for child safety
While the next round of Child Safe Plans is now not due until 2025, LCANZ Child Protection Project Officer Mary-Ann Carver has encouraged congregational leadership teams to keep working on their commitment to child safety.
Dec2023
Church disciplinary system and complaints handling: GCB approves provisional trial framework
At its meeting in November, the General Church Board provisionally approved a trial framework for a new LCANZ disciplinary system and complaints handling process.
Nov2023
Improving our risk management
General Church Board has approved a Risk Management policy, with application across the LCANZ.
Nov2023
Child Safety Standards November 2023 update
Child-safe churches are always looking at ways to reduce risks to children in both our physical and online spaces.
Nov2023
Churchwide Office restructure; staff impacts
It has been a difficult week at the Churchwide Office. Eight of our valued staff were given notice that their roles are not likely to be included in the new structure of the Churchwide Office or they will be significantly impacted.