Mar2018
LCA responds to PNG tragedy
Lutheran Papua New Guinea (PNG) Bishop Jack Urame has thanked Lutherans in Australia and New Zealand for their prayers and support following recent deadly earthquakes and landslides in his country.
Feb2018
New leader announced for ALWS
Ms Jamieson Davies will be the new Executive Director of Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS).
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.
Feb2018
Dr Grope: a model of faith in leadership
Rev Dr Les Grope ‘modelled what a leader should be’ according to those who succeeded him as head of the Lutheran Church of Australia (LCA). Dr Grope is survived by his sons Andrew and Peter, their partners Bernadette and Anna, and one grandchild, Louis.
Jan2018
New bishop for NSW district
Pastor James Haak is the new Bishop of the LCA’s New South Wales District. Bishop Haak was installed by LCA Bishop John Henderson at Immanuel Lutheran Church Woden Valley, in the Australian Capital Territory on 21 January. Bishop Henderson, who preached on Jonah 3:1–5,10 for the installation, said the story of Jonah was a great… Read more
Dec2017
LCA to study Royal Commission recommendations
An LCA team working on issues relating to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sex Abuse will study the commission’s recommendations and explore their implications for the church.
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.
Dec2017
LCA welcomes six new pastors
Six Australian Lutheran College graduates have joined the ranks of pastors of the Lutheran Church of Australia this week.
Dec2017
Sharing love, lunch and Luther
by Julie Slaghekke
Almost 150 congregations from all over Australia and New Zealand, as well as Canada, welcomed family and friends to their Longest Lutheran Lunch events recently.
Nov2017
LCA campaigns against domestic and family violence
by Ian Rentsch
The LCA this month is launching its Campaign for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence under the tagline Hidden Hurts Healing Hearts.
