Oct2021
First-ever online General Synod sessions run smoothly
The first-ever online sessions of a Convention of LCA General Synod have run smoothly overall, thanks to the diligent pre-Synod work done by most delegates.
Oct2021
LCANZ bishop-elect ‘humbled’ by call to serve as church leader
LCANZ bishop-elect Pastor Paul Smith says he is ‘humbled’ by his election by General Synod and has asked for the prayers of church members as he prepares to take up the role next year.
Sep2021
Delegates readying for first online General Synod
A team of around 50 people is making final preparations as the LCANZ steps up to its first two-part General Synod. The first part will be held as online sessions this Friday and Saturday, 1 and 2 October, and more than 360 delegates are registered to attend.
Sep2021
Queensland welcomes new bishop
Pastor Mark Vainikka has been installed as the new bishop for the LCANZ’s Queensland District. Watched via livestream by family members, including his parents, who were in lockdown in Victoria.
Sep2021
Bishop urges church to ‘act for good of all’
LCANZ Bishop John Henderson has urged church members to ‘act for the good of all’ as they respond to issues around COVID vaccines and ‘passports’.
Sep2021
Synod offering recipient announced
As is customary, congregations are invited to contribute to the General Synod offering. The recipient of the 2021 offering will be the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea, a partner church of the LCANZ.
Sep2021
Church farewells ‘inspirational, respected’ president
Former LCA President Rev Dr Lance Steicke has died, aged 88. Dr Steicke served in the role now known as LCANZ Bishop from 1987 to 2000.
Sep2021
Three more awards for The Lutheran
The Lutheran has again been recognised by the Australasian Religious Press Association (ARPA), receiving three honours in the 2021 ARPA awards announced last month.
Aug2021
Delegates prepare for first online General Synod
Delegates are preparing to attend the first sessions of the 20th Convention of General Synod, which will be held online on 1 and 2 October. The online sessions will be followed, God-willing, by in-person sessions next year.
Aug2021
Hundreds share talents through churchwide art exhibition
Hundreds of members of the LCANZ family – from small children to the elderly – have shared their creative talents through the Living Water Churchwide Simultaneous Art Exhibition this month.
