Aug2020
‘Faithful and diligent’ LCA servant recognised
Mr Leon Tepper, a member of St Paul’s Lutheran Church at Shepparton in Victoria’s Goulburn Valley, is the 2020 recipient of the LCA Servant of Christ Award.
Aug2020
LCANZ leaders report on ordination deliberations
The LCANZ’s governance and pastoral leaders have issued a report to members after meeting about the division within the church over women’s ordination.
Aug2020
Lutheran Media outreach turns 75
This month marks 75 years of Lutheran media outreach in Australia. On 2 September 1945, The Lutheran Hour program was first broadcast on Australian radio, sharing the good news of Jesus Christ to thousands of people around the nation.
Aug2020
ALWS will mark anniversary despite COVID cancellations
COVID-19 infection risks, border restrictions and ongoing uncertainty have forced the cancellation of thanksgiving events scheduled in October to mark 70 years of service through Australian Lutheran World Service.
Aug2020
Pray for Victoria
We want everyone in Victoria to know that we are praying for them as they struggle through Stage 4 lockdown. So we’ve launched a PRAY FOR VICTORIA social media campaign and are posting encouraging messages for Victorians on LCA Facebook.
Aug2020
LLL welcomes new CEO
Ross Smith will be the new Chief Executive Officer of the LLL. He will replace Allen Kupke, who is retiring later this year. Ross will be only the fifth person to head the organisation since its inception in 1921. Ross has been CEO of the Anglican Schools Corporation in NSW since 2016. He is also… Read more
Aug2020
New worship resource on video
A new worship music resource that encourages hymn singing and makes ‘the old favourites’ more accessible has been launched by Lutherans in Australia.
Aug2020
Share your Lutheran youth experiences
If you have been involved with Lutheran youth groups or organisations in Australia or New Zealand any time over the past 70-plus years, then the Friends of Lutheran Archives wants to hear from you.
Jul2020
Professional standards pioneer dies
Liz Crawford, the inaugural director of the LCA’s Professional Standards Unit (PSU), died last Thursday night, 16 July, after a long battle with cancer. A lawyer, Mrs Crawford served in that role and then as manager of the renamed Professional Standards Department (PSD) from 2011 until her retirement in July 2016. Prior to taking up… Read more
Jul2020
Members express views on LCA/NZ Constitution
Preliminary survey results in the review of the LCA/NZ Constitution show most respondents believe the document is ‘mostly fine’ but insufficient and that it needs a major ‘tidy up’.
