Oct2015
Synod says it’s not okay
The time devoted to the ordination conversation did not prevent this General Convention of Synod supporting four proposals that commit the LCA/NZ to social involvement and action.
Jul2015
Pastors focus on ordination question
by LCA Communications
For the first time in LCA history, General Pastors Conference has been held several months before General Convention of Synod. The ordination question is considered so important that church leaders… Read more
Jul2015
Will Longest Lutheran Lunch go viral?
by LCA Communications
With the nominal date for 2015’s Longest Lutheran Lunch (Sunday, 1 November) creeping ever closer, coordinator Andrea Cross is taking to social media to spread the word. So, if your… Read more
Jul2015
New board chairman for Lutheran Homes
by Tim Gray
At the March meeting of the Lutheran Homes Incorporated (LHI Retirement Services) board, Chairman Richard Bartholomaeus announced his intention to retire, effective from the end of July 2015. LHI Retirement… Read more
Jun2015
ALC lecturer awarded research prize
by LCA Communications
Rev Dr Stephen Pietsch lectures in Pastoral Theology at Australian Lutheran College (ALC). In 2014 he was awarded a PhD from Flinders University for his research in contemporary pastoral care…. Read more
Jun2015
New Zealanders support name change
by LCA Communications
New Zealand Lutherans have asked that the name Lutheran Church of Australia be changed. The Convention of Synod of the Lutheran Church of New Zealand (LCNZ), held in Wanganui on… Read more
Jun2015
Be prepared for changes: LCA Royal Commission team
The Lutheran Church of Australia has so far received little attention from the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.
Jun2015
From schoolboy convert to bishop-elect
by LCA Communications
Smith. No, not Schmidt. Smith. Paul Smith. The surname of the Queensland District’s bishop-elect reflects a cultural shift in the Lutheran church in Australia as its branches stretch and grow… Read more
Apr2015
Ordination. Young people are listening.
by LCA Communications
Many young people are indeed interested in the life of our church, including the complex issue of ordination. They want to make a contribution—but how can their voices be heard?… Read more
Apr2015
Mixed fortunes for NSW
by LCA Communications
New South Wales Lutherans met for their District Convention of Synod from 20 to 22 March. The venue, Warrambui Retreat & Conference Centre at Murrumbateman, was also the major topic… Read more
