Feb2024
Church to explore domestic violence report findings
The LCANZ is continuing its efforts to prevent domestic and family violence (DFV) among its members, in the wake of the release of a report which finds that some religious beliefs about gender can be used to justify DFV.
Sep2018
‘We have more to learn’: domestic violence survey
LCA members have a good understanding of factors that may contribute to domestic and family violence, according to the results of a recent online survey. However, we have more to learn.
Nov2017
LCA campaigns against domestic violence
by Ian Rentsch
The LCA is launching its Campaign for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence this month to coincide with International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November.
Nov2017
‘Granny, I’m scared to go home’
by LCA Communications
Domestic violence has a profound and traumatic effect on children – and some bear the brunt themselves. Jane and her husband Mal were shocked to learn their grandchildren were being abused at home.
Jul2017
LCA campaigns against domestic violence
While the media has put church responses to domestic violence under the spotlight in recent days, the Lutheran Church of Australia and New Zealand (LCA) has been stepping up a… Read more
Mar2017
Anti-violence coordinator appointed
by LCA Communications
Ian Rentsch has been appointed as Coordinator of the LCA’s Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence Campaign. A working group has been established to oversee the project, which was approved… Read more
Aug2016
LCA addresses domestic violence – ‘among us’
by LCA Communications
The LCA’s Taskforce on Domestic and Family Violence has met three times since last year’s General Convention of Synod, where delegates directed General Church Council to commit resources to address… Read more
Oct2015
Synod says it’s not okay
The time devoted to the ordination conversation did not prevent this General Convention of Synod supporting four proposals that commit the LCA/NZ to social involvement and action.