Jun2018
Overseas partners share in reconciliation mission
LCA International Mission has teamed up with LCA Reconciliation Ministry to provide short-term scholarships for two pastors visiting from Indonesian Lutheran churches which are LCA partners.
Jun2018
LCA joins National Redress Scheme
The LCA will join the Australian National Redress Scheme for people who have experienced child sexual abuse in institutional settings. The decision was made on 15 June by General Church Council.
Jun2018
Lutherans honoured in Queen’s Birthday list
OAM recipient Andrea Mason was one of several Lutherans on the 2018 Queens Birthday Honours List.
Jun2018
Queensland bishop re-elected
Pastor Paul Smith has been re-elected as Bishop of the LCA’s Queensland District, to serve for the next three-year term. He was first elected to the post at the district’s 2015 convention.
Jun2018
LCA chaplain leads Memorial Day prayers
LCA Australian Defence Forces Chaplain Mark Kleemann took part in the US Memorial Day commemorations in Perth, held to honour the memories of those who died serving their country.
May2018
Dr Renner’s last service after 74 years
After 74 years of continuous service as a Lutheran pastor, Rev Dr Erich Renner has ‘retired’.
May2018
LCA’s ‘Growing’ goes to China
The LCA publication Growing as God’s People is now being used to encourage and foster the faith of Lisu believers in China, Myanmar and Thailand.
May2018
SA-NT bishop re-elected
The South Australia-Northern Territory District Convention of Synod has re-elected Bishop David Altus for a further two year term.
Apr2018
LCA backs government’s orphanage support concerns
LCA International Mission has backed the Australian Government’s campaign to stop people inadvertently contributing to child exploitation through the practice of so-called ‘orphanage tourism’.
Mar2018
Central Australia choir movie heads to cinemas
The movie documentary about the world-renowned Central Australian Aboriginal Women’s Choir’s tour to Germany is set for release in Australia and New Zealand.
