Melbourne’s city skyline was a stark contrast to the vast verdant landscape of Central Australia for four Aboriginal delegates attending the Lutheran Church of Australia and New Zealand’s 20th Convention of General Synod from 9 to 12 February 2023.
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LCANZ to explore one church; two practices of ordination
Today delegates at General Synod directed the church’s General Church Board and the College of Bishops to explore the theological, constitutional and governance issues involved in establishing ‘one church with two different practices of ordination’.
Let’s ‘build each other up’: youth consultants at General Synod offer a fresh perspective
Two young consultants who are attending Convention of General Synod at the invitation of Grow Ministries have reflected on their experience as first-time attendees.
The law is good!
I will obey your demands, so please don’t ever leave me (Psalm 119:8).
Box Hill ordination proposal lost
Today the General Synod of the Lutheran Church of Australia and New Zealand (LCANZ) did not pass a proposal to change the teaching of the church which would have permitted the ordination of both men and women.
Give thanks for gospel witness in Lutheran schools and aged care centres
Give thanks for the gospel witness provided by Lutheran schools and aged care centres.
