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Nov2019

Further ordination meeting planned

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The General Church Board (GCB) and the College of Bishops (CoB) of the LCA/NZ will meet again in early 2020 to continue looking at the issue of ordination in the church.

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24
Sep2019

Prayer in tough times

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As someone who experiences suffering daily in the form of chronic pain, Pastor Stephen Abraham is fascinated by what Jesus does and how he prays as he faces the cross.

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10
Sep2019

How green is my Bible?

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The following story about caring for creation was awarded third place (bronze) in the ‘Best Theological Article’ category at the 2019 Australasian Religious Press Association awards dinner. The story originally featured in the October 2018 edition of The Lutheran.

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10
Sep2019

Is science replacing God?

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The following story was awarded second place (silver) in the ‘Best Story by a Single Author’ category at the 2019 Australasian Religious Press Association awards dinner. The story originally featured in the June 2018 edition of The Lutheran.

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04
Sep2019

Attorney General releases draft Religious Discrimination Bill

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A Pastoral Message from the LCA Acting Bishop   I urge then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone – for kings and all those in authority that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness (1 Timothy 2:1,2). The Lutheran Church of Australia regularly… Read more

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25
Jun2019

Bishop reflects on Refugee Week 2019

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From 17 to 23 June, people from all around the world observed Refugee Week for 2019.

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12
Jun2019

Bishops urge sensitivity when speaking of faith

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In messages to their districts, LCA bishops have reflected on how Christians can respond to questions about freedom of speech, particularly that involving matters of faith.

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28
May2019

LCA responds to child protection paper

As part of its ongoing commitment to developing a child-safe culture within the church, the LCA has responded to a child protection paper from the New South Wales Government.

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24
May2019

Bishop says ‘true reconciliation is a gift from God’

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As National Sorry Day (Sunday 26 May) and Reconciliation Week (27 May – 3 June) approaches, LCA Bishop Henderson encourages all Australians to show each other Jesus’ reconciling love.

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13
May2019

LCA bishop says voting is ‘our sacrosanct privilege’

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As Australians prepare to vote in the 2019 federal election, LCA Bishop John Henderson has emphasised that voting is a sacrosanct privilege.

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