RESOLVED: that Synod encourages congregations and individuals, and affirms those who are already active in their support, to welcome new arrivals from refugee backgrounds to their communities and that they… Read more
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An answer to 43,903 days of prayer
A current of energy ran through the air, for it was a much-anticipated day. It was 120 years, two months and thirteen days in the making, or (if you like)… Read more
Healing power of the gospel
I’m often asked why the LCA has Reconciliation Ministry. The answer is both straightforward and complex. We are a church of the gospel – and the gospel is reconciliation! God… Read more
Live music ministry on rise
Two new Live at the Chapel (LATC) venues were launched last month, with churches at Nambour in Queensland and Bendigo in Victoria joining the ministry network. The Nambour launch featured… Read more
Helping young leaders to grow
Grow Ministries has developed a new training program designed to provide ongoing and sustainable leadership development for young adults of the Lutheran Church of Australia. Beginning in January 2017, the… Read more
Called to share stories
Two-and-a-half years ago Janette Lange and I were installed by LCA Bishop John Henderson as archivists for Lutheran Archives. We stood at the altar of St Stephen’s church, Adelaide, promising… Read more