Aug2019
Members’ views on child protection invited
Members are being invited to contribute to consultations as part of the church’s commitment to developing a child-safe culture. The consultations are part of the LCA Child Protection Project, which was established to oversee the implementation of recommendations from the Australian Royal Commission.
Aug2019
Reconciliation brings joy and hope
Lutheran Church of Australia (LCA) International Mission has partnered with LCA Reconciliation Ministry to provide short-term scholarships and workshops in Biblical Reconciliation Ministry for our partner churches. One of these partners is Kinki Evangelical Lutheran Church in Japan.
Aug2019
Myanmar Lutherans pitch in to help flood victims
Myanmar Lutherans are pitching in to alleviate the impact of severe flooding, which has devastated regions of the country since the onset of the monsoon season. LCA International Mission is seeking urgent prayer and financial support from LCA/NZ members.
Aug2019
Walking on sunshine
More than 270 Lutherans and friends have walked or run up to 26km in the inaugural Sunshine Coast Walk My Way in Queensland to help support almost 2200 refugee children to go to school.
Jul2019
Fifty years of songs for Robin Mann
One of the LCA/NZ’s most well-known and best-loved songwriters and musicians Robin Mann will next month mark 50 years of worship and praise music with a special concert.
Jul2019
Theological course language first
In a first for the LCA/NZ, a Lutheran theological intensive course was presented in Mandarin at Australian Lutheran College earlier this month.
Jul2019
Young leaders gather
Young Lutheran leaders are meeting for an intensive workshop in the Adelaide Hills this week, as part of the LCA/NZ’s Grow Leadership program. Please pray for the young people and leaders taking part.
Jun2019
Bishop reflects on Refugee Week 2019
From 17 to 23 June, people from all around the world observed Refugee Week for 2019.
Jun2019
Mission museum open to public
Wantok Place, the LCA/NZ’s museum of Papua New Guinea artefacts, is now open to the public.
Jun2019
Kiwi Small Catechism launched
The Lutheran Church of New Zealand (LCNZ) has its own ‘Kiwi’ Catechism. The new translation in Maori and English was launched at the LCNZ’s recent 40th Convention of Synod.
