Jul2019
Theological course language first
In a first for the LCA/NZ, a Lutheran theological intensive course was presented in Mandarin at Australian Lutheran College earlier this month.
Jul2019
Young leaders gather
Young Lutheran leaders are meeting for an intensive workshop in the Adelaide Hills this week, as part of the LCA/NZ’s Grow Leadership program. Please pray for the young people and leaders taking part.
Jul2019
Docker River faith leader honoured with OAM
by Malcolm Willcocks
Pantjiti Unkari McKenzie from Docker River has been honoured with the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for her service with the Indigenous communities of the Northern Territory.
Jun2019
Bishop reflects on Refugee Week 2019
From 17 to 23 June, people from all around the world observed Refugee Week for 2019.
Jun2019
Lutheran Super open to all
From next month all LCA/NZ members will be able to choose Lutheran Super as their superannuation fund, with the church-established body ‘going public’ on 1 July.
Jun2019
Mission museum open to public
Wantok Place, the LCA/NZ’s museum of Papua New Guinea artefacts, is now open to the public.
Jun2019
Kiwi Small Catechism launched
The Lutheran Church of New Zealand (LCNZ) has its own ‘Kiwi’ Catechism. The new translation in Maori and English was launched at the LCNZ’s recent 40th Convention of Synod.
Jun2019
Bishops urge sensitivity when speaking of faith
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.
Jun2019
New LCA Secretary has vulnerable at heart
Dr Nigel Long’s appointment as LCA Secretary of the Church was announced last week. Concern for the vulnerable and disadvantaged led him to apply for the role.
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.
