Dec2023
Church disciplinary system and complaints handling: GCB approves provisional trial framework
At its meeting in November, the General Church Board provisionally approved a trial framework for a new LCANZ disciplinary system and complaints handling process.
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.