May2021
Call to support Nepal through COVID emergency
With Nepal facing a COVID-19 catastrophe along with its neighbour India, Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS) is today launching an appeal for urgent funds towards emergency medical supplies, health care and support for the Himalayan nation.
May2021
LCANZ leaders release statement on ordination actions
At their third special meeting on the division within the church over the ordination of women and men, the LCANZ’s General Church Board and College of Bishops agreed on three initial actions.
May2021
Lutheran walkers support thousands of refugee children
A record turnout of more than 650 members and friends of our LCANZ family walked or cycled up to 26 kilometres through South Australia’s Barossa Valley on Saturday 1 May to support thousands of refugee children to go to school.
Apr2021
Record numbers for Walk My Way
A record contingent of more than 825 walkers has signed up for Walk My Walk events in May to support children in refugee camps to go to school – and the number is growing every day!
Apr2021
New learning hub ‘comprehensive and user-friendly’
by Verena Johnson
A new training and resource hub has been developed by the LCA Church Worker Support Department in partnership with Australian Lutheran College. The LCA Learning Hub provides church members with information, training, links and resources for congregations, parishes and their leaders.
Apr2021
Lay preacher training designed to support congregations
Following a request from the LCANZ College of Bishops, Australian Lutheran College (ALC) has developed an online Lay Preacher Training module to support congregational lay preachers.