Oct2018
Hundreds join NZ Lutheran anniversary celebrations
More than 300 people gathered to celebrate the 175th anniversary of German settlement and the establishment of the Lutheran Church in New Zealand in Upper Moutere, near Nelson on the South Island, on 20 and 21 October.
Oct2018
Loved and respected bishop farewelled
Yesterday Bishop James Haak was farewelled by mourners at his funeral service at Peace Lutheran Church, Gatton, where he had served as the congregation’s pastor for 11 years.
Oct2018
Death of NSW Bishop James Haak
The LCA/NZ is mourning the death of respected and loved Bishop of New South Wales, Pastor James Haak, who died suddenly in Adelaide on 20 October.
Oct2018
Synod says ‘no’ to ordination of women
Of the delegates registered at Convention, 161 voted against the resolution to ordain both men and women; 240 supported it.
Oct2018
Women dig deep for mission
Members of Lutheran Women of Australia (LWA) have donated almost $300,000 over the past three years to support church projects both in Australia and overseas.
Sep2018
Mission board recognises late pastor’s service
The Board for the LCA’s Finke River Mission has paid tribute to the ministry of the late Pastor Max Stollznow.
Sep2018
Synod to reflect on National Apology
Next week’s LCA General Synod in Sydney will reflect on Australia’s National Apology to Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse during the triennial churchwide meeting.
Sep2018
School an earth-care ‘innovator’
Trinity Lutheran College at Mildura in Victoria has received national recognition for its efforts with an earth-care project.
Sep2018
Campaign coverage recognised
The Lutheran has won a bronze award at this year’s Australasian Religious Press Association (ARPA) conference awards ceremony held in Brisbane this month.
Sep2018
‘We have more to learn’: domestic violence survey
LCA members have a good understanding of factors that may contribute to domestic and family violence, according to the results of a recent online survey. However, we have more to learn.
