Dear Pastors, LCA Synod delegates, and wider LCA membership, Since the General Convention of Synod in Sydney last year, the leaders of the LCA at the District and Churchwide levels… Read more
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The missing piece of the puzzle
We Lutherans often miss the fact that in our baptism the Spirit of God comes to live in us. We need to change our thinking from ‘I need to share my faith’ to ‘How can I participate with the Spirit who lives in me?’
Love comes to life amid bushfire tragedies
LCA members have been at the forefront of community efforts to serve, minister to and offer relief to those who have suffered losses during the national bushfire crises in Australia over the summer.
A tribute to Dr Joe Strelan
In Dr John (Joe) Strelan, God gave the church a special gift, a pastor, missionary, theologian, teacher, and writer who could communicate the gospel with rare clarity and teach the profound truths of the faith with rare simplicity.
Candles light a fire for ministry
A box of cardboard candles falling from a church storage cupboard sparked Elisabeth Clarke’s unique ministry almost a decade ago. Since then she has been creating inviting and interesting spaces in church foyers, presenting a peaceful and welcoming entrance to bless all those who walk through.
Changes to General Synod
The GCB has agreed to hold the 20th regular Convention of General Synod in two parts: an online meeting in early October 2021, which will then be adjourned until the meeting resumes in-person at a location to be determined in 2022.