Oct2023
Congregations show their commitment to Child Safety Standards
More than 90 per cent of Australian congregations have submitted either a Child Safety Plan or an assurance that they have no children in regular attendance, indicating that they are embracing their child safety responsibilities. The next step is to ensure plans are implemented and reviewed.
Sep2023
New Voluntary Assisted Dying resource
Voluntary Assisted Dying legislation has been introduced in Australia and New Zealand. As it is now a legal process, the Lutheran Church of Australia and New Zealand (LCANZ) has outlined how God’s people can respond to this practice.
Sep2023
Into the light
8 September 2023 Listen to this podcast https://lca.box.com/shared/static/qtn0l4u953lqmqz2zrqojj3myrnfzna7.m4a Into the light Ryan Williams Three decades ago, at a Lutheran church in South Australia, Ryan Williams was sexually abused – while… Read more
Sep2023
Bishops call for day of prayer, church unity
Our LCANZ bishops are calling the people of the church to set aside Sunday 8 October for a churchwide day of prayer focusing on the unity of the church. This is a significant day as it is just a year from the 2024 Convention of General Synod.
Aug2023
Way Forward team completes evaluation of submissions
During July and August around 50 members of the Way Forward team and working groups devoted many hours to evaluating 60 submissions received from church members from across the LCANZ. The submissions were assessed against key criteria set by the General Church Board (GCB) and the College of Bishops
Aug2023
Young leaders – our hope and joy
25 August 2023 Listen to this podcast https://lca.box.com/shared/static/vlb4m6rg26vpo0mejaypdjxphbrcwo20.mp3 Young leaders – our hope and joy Pastor Joel Grieger and Elsa Matthias If you are troubled by the lack of young… Read more
