Nov2022
Strategic plan to guide ALC reorganisation
Like many parts of the LCANZ, ALC has been struggling financially for some time. Low student numbers, increased expenses and a decrease in external funding all mean that the college, like many congregations and parishes, is needing to reorganise itself.
Nov2022
LCANZ launches Forbes flood appeal
The LCANZ has launched a churchwide appeal for donations to assist people and community groups affected by the severe flooding in northern and western New South Wales, particularly around Forbes.
Nov2022
Church Life Profiles coming soon
Dr Ruth Powell of the National Church Life Survey (NCLS) has advised that they are running later than anticipated in the delivery of the full Church Life Profiles. They hope to release online results with supportive resources via email in the coming weeks.
Oct2022
Call for submissions for ALC’s Festival of Learning
Australia Lutheran College (ALC) is calling for submissions from potential presenters for its 2023 Festival of Learning, to be held from Tuesday 21 February to Thursday 23 February.
Oct2022
New assistant bishop for New Zealand Lutherans
by Rosie Schefe
Pastor Nich Kitchen is the new assistant bishop for the Lutheran Church of New Zealand, following the unexpected early retirement of former assistant bishop, Pastor Jim Pietsch.
Sep2022
LCA Yearbook to be discontinued
The LCA Yearbook will no longer be published. The decision has been reached for a number of reasons.
Sep2022
Changes to reporting requirements
Child Safety Self-Assessments and Plans now only need to be completed on a biennial basis, once every two years, instead of annually.
Sep2022
Welcome, Nicole!
We are delighted to welcome Nicole Hall to the Church Safety Standards support team in the Churchwide office.
Sep2022
Young Lutherans share hope and passion for their church
When 24 young Lutherans gathered in Adelaide for the LCANZ’s Young Adult Forum earlier this month, their sense of hope for their church’s future inspired presenters and participants alike.
Sep2022
At the death of Queen Elizabeth II: a message from Bishop Paul Smith
Our Lord has called to himself, our Queen Elizabeth. Let us thank God for her many years of faithful Christian leadership both in the Commonwealth and throughout the world. Many of us, on both sides of the Tasman, learned to express a prayerful yearning for Her Majesty in the National Anthem sung at schools across… Read more
