Mar2024
Hope in the midst of hard times
by Bishop Paul Smith
We are made people of hope by the cross and empty grave of our Lord Jesus Christ. But this hope is not simply being positive or wishful thinking. This is living by faith in the one who takes the sin of the world upon himself and, therefore, puts us right with God by his own death as the sinless one.
Mar2024
LLL’s ‘purpose unchanged’ despite status shift
In order to maintain its support of the LCA in a changing regulatory environment, LLL is returning to Religious Charitable Development Fund (RCDF) status.
Mar2024
New bishop elected for NSW–ACT District
Pastor Richard Schwedes will be the next bishop of the New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory District of the LCANZ.
Mar2024
North Adelaide property adviser appointed
A short-term property adviser has been appointed to facilitate the sale of the LCANZ’s Churchwide Office and Australian Lutheran College (ALC) sites in North Adelaide. The General Church Board resolved in November last year to place the properties on the market.
Mar2024
ALC festival draws participants from around the world
Australian Lutheran College’s (ALC) annual Festival of Learning last month drew 60 participants from around Australia and from as far away as Germany, Finland and Africa.
Feb2024
Green thumbs use their gifts to help others
Viewers of ABC TV’s Gardening Australia program on 23 February met dedicated and talented gardener and retired Lutheran school principal Paul Sabel, who has turned a beloved pastime into a way of helping others through Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS).
Feb2024
New ALC principal installed
Staff, students and directors of Australian Lutheran College (ALC) on Sunday (18 February) joined LCANZ representatives and members of St Michael’s congregation at Hahndorf in South Australia to welcome Rev Dr Tim Stringer as the college’s new principal.
Feb2024
Churchwide mission fund establishment underway
The General Church Board has authorised the establishment of a fund to support key mission culture and activities that might be utilised across the LCANZ, with initial funding of $400,000 per annum.
Feb2024
An online learning opportunity for all
Registrations are open for Australian Lutheran College’s (ALC) 2024 Festival of Learning, which will be held exclusively online from Tuesday 20 February to Thursday 22 February.
Feb2024
Lutheran education servant honoured in Australia Day list
LCANZ member and Lutheran education stalwart Robert Hoff has been recognised in the Australia Day 2024 Honours List, being made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) ‘for significant service to primary education, and to professional associations’.