Sep2024
What’s new for Round 2 of the Child Safety Standards?
by Nicole Hall
Round 2 of the LCA Child Safety Standards Action Plans are due to be submitted by 31 March 2025.
Aug2024
Applications for local mission funds close soon
Do you have a local mission idea? Would it benefit from local mission support? Applications for the The Local Mission Fund and Seed Project funds close on 26 August 2024, so consider prayerfully preparing an application today.
Aug2024
LCA Child Safety Standards updated
In preparation for round two of the Child Safety Self-Assessments and Child Safety Standards Action Plans, the LCA Child Safety Standards have been reviewed to check they continue to be fit for purpose and cover all the changes occurring in child safety requirements across Australia.
Jul2024
New Australian Lutheran church body established
The General Church Board and College of Bishops has notified LCANZ pastors and congregational leaders that a new Lutheran church body called Lutheran Mission – Australia (LM-A) has been established.
Jul2024
Spirit of respect marks first framework gathering
Almost 70 people met in a spirit of mutual respect at Cummins in South Australia on Sunday, for the first face-to-face gathering of the Preparation and Prayer phase of the LCANZ’s Way Forward project.
Jul2024
Delegate updates and nominations reminder
With the LCANZ Convention of General Synod now less than five months away, it’s time to check that your congregation and delegate/s are up to date with preparations for this important churchwide event.