Mar2026
New team to support women in pastoral ministry
A new Advocacy for Women in Pastoral Ministry team has been established in the LCANZ, continuing the church’s work following the 2024 Convention of General Synod resolution. The move marks a transition from a single advocate role to a collaborative, team-based approach.
Jul2025
Women’s ministry advocate appointed
As part of the implementation program of the ordination proposals from the 2024 Convention of General Synod, Dr Pauline Simonsen has been appointed as the LCANZ’s Advocate for Women in Pastoral Ministry.
Oct2024
Indonesian study centre support grows
At the time of writing, $10,669.25 has been contributed to the General Synod offering, which will support the Lutheran Study Centre in Pematangsiantar in northern Sumatra, Indonesia.
Oct2024
‘A space between the places’: a time to pause, pray and listen
by Bishop Paul Smith
Our Lord Jesus entered into a ‘space between the places’.
Oct2024
Synod enables ordination of women and men
On 5 October at the 21st Regular Convention of the LCANZ, General Synod voted to enable the ordination of both women and men as pastors in the church.
Oct2024
Young Lutherans share inspirational witness
Seven young representatives of Lutheran churches in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea inspired General Synod delegates, visitors, volunteers and LCANZ staff with their hope-filled witness last Friday.
