Feb2019
LCA adopts REG
Started by the LLL in 1997, the Regular Electronic Giving program known affectionately as REG has been officially adopted by the LCA, with the blessing of its ‘birth parent’.
Feb2019
Central Australian choir to perform at world music festival
The Central Australian Aboriginal Women’s Choir will perform to thousands of world music and dance fans at the iconic WOMADelaide festival in Adelaide next month.
Feb2019
Lutherans honoured in Australia Day list
LCA members Dorothy Hamilton, Bernie MacKenzie and The Honourable Warren Truss have been recognised in the Australia Day 2019 Honours List.
Jan2019
A picture of true reconciliation
In recognition of the LCA/NZ’s commitment to develop a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), young Lutheran artist Henry recently presented LCA Bishop John Henderson with a painting about reconciliation.
Jan2019
New member for General Church Board
Pastor Tim Stringer is the new member of the LCA/NZ’s General Church Board, replacing the late Bishop James Haak.
Jan2019
Tribute for Cairns couple
Pastor Greg Schiller, of Trinity Lutheran Church Cairns, in Queensland, has paid tribute to members Malcolm and Esme Beck, who were killed in a road accident on Christmas Eve.
Dec2018
LCA engages with commissions and inquiries
The LCA has formed the Commissions and Inquiries Working Group to coordinate the church’s ongoing engagement with commissions and inquiries, and to support the implementation of their recommendations.
Dec2018
LCA welcomes new pastors
Three Australian Lutheran College graduates have joined the ranks of pastors of the Lutheran Church of Australia this week.
Nov2018
LCA servants retire
Two longstanding servants of the LCA – Glenice Hartwich and Stephen Rudolph – are retiring. Combined, the duo has contributed almost 80 years of service to the church and its agencies.
Nov2018
Care is a reflection of Christ’s love
‘They’ll know we are Christians by our love’ was the message behind the launch of the God’s love – our care document at the LCA/NZ’s recent General Convention of Synod. This document is the re-working of the One Loving God – two hands saving and caring paper.
