What are your hopes and prayers for the future of our church and the preaching of the gospel? Whatever they are, I am sure they involve faith in Jesus Christ and our freedom in the gospel. That’s how the Lutheran church began, and that’s what brought it to this part of the world. Faith and… Read more
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LCA joins National Redress Scheme
The LCA will join the Australian National Redress Scheme for people who have experienced child sexual abuse in institutional settings. The decision was made on 15 June by General Church Council.
Restructure evaluation study complete
The evaluation of the trial restructure of the LCA’s governing bodies and churchwide functions is complete, with the final consultant’s report submitted to General Church Council (GCC) this month.
Immersion tour brings Asian Lutherans together
Members and friends of Asian Lutheran congregations in Australia and New Zealand have taken part in a church study and immersion tour in order to learn more about the LCA/NZ.
National Apology to Victims and Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse – Monday 22 October 2018
In just over three weeks—Monday 22 October—Scott Morrison, the Prime Minister of Australia, will rise in the National Parliament in Canberra to deliver a National Apology to people who were sexually abused as children in religious and non-religious institutions. This landmark apology is a major outcome of the 5-year-long Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to… Read more
Loved and respected bishop farewelled
Yesterday Bishop James Haak was farewelled by mourners at his funeral service at Peace Lutheran Church, Gatton, where he had served as the congregation’s pastor for 11 years.