Jun2018
Report of the Religious Freedom Review and the Australian government’s response
by Bishop John Henderson
The Australian government will soon release the report of the recent Religious Freedom Review, along with its initial response. In late 2017, following the national debate on ‘same sex marriage’,… Read more
Feb2018
LCA takes part in religious freedoms review
The LCA/NZ has made a submission to the Review of Freedom of Religion in Australia. The review was announced by Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on 22 November 2017 to examine whether Australian law adequately protects the right to freedom of religion.
Dec2017
Same-sex marriage – what does it mean for the Lutheran Church of Australia?
Today, Thursday 7 December 2017, the Australian House of Representatives passed unamended the Marriage Amendment (Definitions and Religious Freedoms) Bill, which the Senate passed just over a week ago. The… Read more
Dec2017
Same-sex marriage: pastoral messages and other resources
LCA Bishop John Henderson has released a pastoral letter to members in response to the passing of the Marriage Amendment (Same-Sex Marriage) Bill in the House of Representatives.
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
All things are possible
by LCA Communications
Love is coming to life for people who are lonely or in need at a north Queensland congregation’s family ministry centre.
Nov2016
Religious leaders in climate call
by LCA Communications
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… Read more
Nov2016
Marrakech Climate Conference and Interfaith Statement
by Bishop John Henderson
News of the US presidential elections has overshadowed the fact that world leaders are meeting once again to discuss action on climate change. This year the conference is in Marrakech,… Read more
Nov2016
Paris Terror Attack
by Bishop John Henderson
Once again the world has been shaken by a hideous terror attack. Lutherans in Australia and New Zealand, together with people of faith everywhere, unite in expressing our deep sympathy… Read more
