Feb2019
LCA members affected by floods, fires
The homes of at least two LCA members from Townsville were inundated during the North Queensland city’s floods from late last month, in which 1.4 metres of rain fell in just 12 days and at least three people died.
Feb2019
New Lutheran education leader installed
Associate Professor Lisa Schmidt was installed as Lutheran Education Australia Executive Director on 10 February by LCA Bishop John Henderson at Bethlehem Lutheran Church Adelaide.
Feb2019
LCA Secretary returns to parish ministry
Pastor Neville Otto, the LCA’s Secretary of the Church since 2009, has returned to parish ministry.
Feb2019
Asian ministry coordinator to retire
Pastor Brian Shek is retiring as Asian Ministry Coordinator for the LCA, a position he has held since March 2012.
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.
