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
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’
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 20-year campaign to prevent this abuse. Members of the church have been involved in various ecumenical groups which have developed resources and provided training for… Read more
Mar2017
Anti-violence coordinator appointed
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 by the church’s general synod in 2015. Ian said the role had a wide range of responsibilities, including raising awareness across the church, church leader… Read more
Aug2016
LCA addresses domestic violence – ‘among us’
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 ‘the prevalence of family violence among us’. ‘It’s too easy to ignore the secular media campaigns and say it’s all about non-Christians – it’s not’,… 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.
