Apr2019
100kms for 100 kids
Most Walk My Way participants found treading one course in the ALWS community event enough of a challenge. But Pastor Peter Hage now has three 25km treks under his soles – and is eyeing off a fourth.
Feb2019
LCA members affected by floods, fires
The homes of at least two LCA members from Townsville were inundated during the North Queensland city’s floods from late last month, in which 1.4 metres of rain fell in just 12 days and at least three people died.
Feb2019
Asian ministry coordinator to retire
Pastor Brian Shek is retiring as Asian Ministry Coordinator for the LCA, a position he has held since March 2012.
Feb2019
Lutherans honoured in Australia Day list
LCA members Dorothy Hamilton, Bernie MacKenzie and The Honourable Warren Truss have been recognised in the Australia Day 2019 Honours List.
Jan2019
Tribute for Cairns couple
Pastor Greg Schiller, of Trinity Lutheran Church Cairns, in Queensland, has paid tribute to members Malcolm and Esme Beck, who were killed in a road accident on Christmas Eve.
Oct2018
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.
Oct2018
Death of NSW Bishop James Haak
The LCA/NZ is mourning the death of respected and loved Bishop of New South Wales, Pastor James Haak, who died suddenly in Adelaide on 20 October.
Sep2018
Late leader was ‘a pastor’s pastor’
Rev Dr David Stolz, who was Vice-President of the LCA from 2001 to 2006 – including two years beyond his official ‘retirement’ – and the church’s Victorian District President from 1988 to 2004, died on 24 August, aged 79.
Sep2018
Dirt and sweat make beautiful ministry
It was dirty, sweaty, smelly and noisy – and yet for our Lutheran Youth of Queensland (LYQ) team it was probably one of the most beautiful ministry experiences of the year.
Aug2018
A God idea
‘Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”‘ The words of Isaiah 6:8 have particular relevance for Wayne George, lead pastor of St John’s, Bundaberg.
