Sep2018
‘We have more to learn’: domestic violence survey
LCA members have a good understanding of factors that may contribute to domestic and family violence, according to the results of a recent online survey. However, we have more to learn.
Sep2018
Choir wins national music award
The Central Australian Aboriginal Women’s Choir has received a Special Achievement Award at the recent National Indigenous Music Awards.
Sep2018
Late leader was ‘a pastor’s pastor’
Rev Dr David Stolz, who was Vice-President of the LCA from 2001 to 2006 – including two years beyond his official ‘retirement’ – and the church’s Victorian District President from 1988 to 2004, died on 24 August, aged 79.
Sep2018
GCC reviews child protection policy
With National Child Protection Week held in Australia early this month, Professional Standards Department Manager Tim Ross said it was timely that the LCA/NZ’s General Church Council had recently reviewed the church’s Child Protection Policy.
Aug2018
German pastor joins Central Australia team
In an echo of its beginnings 140 years ago, the Finke River Mission has again welcomed a German pastor to serve in Central Australia – Pastor Michael Jacobsen of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bavaria.
Aug2018
Church called to pray in Synod lead-up
LCA Bishop John Henderson has called on all members to pray for the church’s leaders, and the delegates and organisers of next month’s 19th General Convention of Synod in Sydney as they prepare for the triennial meeting.
Aug2018
Immersion tour brings Asian Lutherans together
Members and friends of Asian Lutheran congregations in Australia and New Zealand have taken part in a church study and immersion tour in order to learn more about the LCA/NZ.
Aug2018
NZ Lutherans celebrate 175 years
This year marks the 175th anniversary of the establishment of the Lutheran church in New Zealand and descendants of early German settlers will celebrate with a weekend of events in October.
Jul2018
New Lutheran education leader announced
Dr Lisa Schmidt will be the next Executive Director for Lutheran Education Australia, succeeding Mr Stephen Rudolph, who is retiring from the role.
Jul2018
Former LCA General Secretary dies
Pastor Kevin Schmidt, who served as the LCA’s General Secretary from 1984 to 1991, has died, aged 85.
