Nov2023
North Adelaide properties to be placed on market
At its November meeting, the General Church Board (GCB) resolved to place the LCA’s North Adelaide properties on the market. The land package encompasses Australian Lutheran College (ALC), including the student housing, and the Churchwide Office.
Nov2023
Child Safety Standards November 2023 update
Child-safe churches are always looking at ways to reduce risks to children in both our physical and online spaces.
Nov2023
Churchwide Office restructure; staff impacts
It has been a difficult week at the Churchwide Office. Eight of our valued staff were given notice that their roles are not likely to be included in the new structure of the Churchwide Office or they will be significantly impacted.
Nov2023
Discover GIFT Advent event for your Christmas celebrations
This GIFT Advent event resource provides a range of ideas to encourage the sharing of Advent rituals and traditions that have been passed through many generations and an opportunity to make new ones.
Nov2023
Changes to Child Safety Plan timeframes
At its October 2023 meeting, the General Church Board agreed to make some important changes to Child Safety Standards submission timelines. The next round of Child Safety Plans will now be due in 2025.
Nov2023
Looking ahead: 2024 training opportunities and events
by Tania Nelson
It’s that time of the year when we start making plans for the new year ahead. Here are a few training opportunities and events that might work for you.
Nov2023
Taking church to the streets
7 November 2023 Listen to this podcast https://lca.box.com/shared/static/hu2tkxugzjxcxw5fmcrdljf1jy8rudj8.mp3 Taking church to the streets Pastor Matt Schubert We often hear these days that we live in a post-Christian society. And yet,… Read more
Nov2023
Appointment of ALC principal
The LCANZ General Church Board and the Australian Lutheran College (ALC) Board are delighted to announce the appointment of Rev Dr Tim Stringer BTh/BMin DMin as the next ALC principal.
Nov2023
Safe Church training to become live online training
Some changes are planned for the way Safe Church training will be delivered across the church. Live online training will be phased in during 2024.
Oct2023
Three Way Forward frameworks selected
The General Church Board and College of Bishops have approved three Way Forward frameworks for distribution across the LCANZ. The three frameworks are entitled Confessional Communities, Congregations Decide and District Alignment.
