Feb2019
LCA international mission leader installed
Pastor Matt Anker was installed in the Lutheran church’s senior international mission role on 17 February by LCA Bishop John Henderson at Hamilton, Victoria.
Feb2019
New Lutheran education leader installed
Associate Professor Lisa Schmidt was installed as Lutheran Education Australia Executive Director on 10 February by LCA Bishop John Henderson at Bethlehem Lutheran Church Adelaide.
Feb2019
LCA Secretary returns to parish ministry
Pastor Neville Otto, the LCA’s Secretary of the Church since 2009, has returned to parish ministry.
Jan2019
A picture of true reconciliation
In recognition of the LCA/NZ’s commitment to develop a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), young Lutheran artist Henry recently presented LCA Bishop John Henderson with a painting about reconciliation.
Oct2017
Statement a ‘joint witness’
To commemorate the Reformation’s 500th anniversary, the LCA and Australia’s Catholic Church will sign a joint statement as a commitment to working together for God’s gift of unity.
May2017
Bishop John Henderson returns home safely
Last evening, 24 May 2017, LCA Bishop John Henderson arrived home safely in Adelaide, having flown from Windhoek, Namibia. While attending the LWF Assembly in Windhoek, he had suffered a heart attack and was required to stay in the country until it was safe for him to travel. He was accompanied on his return journey… Read more
May2017
World Lutherans gather
Bishop John Henderson and International Mission leader Glenice Hartwich represented the LCA at a global gathering of Lutherans in Namibia, Africa, earlier this month. Australian Lutheran World Service head Chey Mattner also attended as a member of the Committee for World Service. The Australian contingent also included Pastor Matt Anker, who was invited to share… Read more
May2017
LCA bishop out of hospital
LCA Bishop John Henderson has been discharged from hospital in Namibia, Africa, as he continues to recover well after suffering a heart attack there on Saturday (13 May). Bishop Henderson, who is in Namibia to represent the LCA at the Lutheran World Federation Assembly in Windhoek, was admitted to hospital on Saturday and had two… Read more
Mar2017
Reflections on the Church – 2017
Therefore we have been buried with him by baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life. Romans 6:4 (NRSV) When St Paul wrote these words, his topic was sin and grace. Sin had power over… Read more
Nov2016
Religious leaders in climate call
LCA Bishop John Henderson has joined hundreds of religious leaders from around the world in adding their names to an interfaith statement urging the world’s political leaders to take swift and just action on climate change. Bishop Henderson signed the statement last month on behalf of the district bishops and the LCA. The statement was… Read more
