Apr2018
Partner church visits Australia
Leaders from LCA partner church, Basel Christian Church of Malaysia (BCCM) visited Australia in March. The five-day partnership visit was initiated by BCCM for the purpose of better getting to know Lutheran leaders in Australia and ‘showed the maturity of the relationship’ between the two churches, the LCA’s Assistant to the Bishop – International Mission… Read more
Apr2018
Domestic violence prevention campaign calls for feedback
The working group for the LCA’s campaign to prevent domestic and family violence is calling for feedback from congregations. The campaign, entitled Hidden Hurts Healing Hearts, was launched in November last year. Each congregation received an information pack, including a letter from LCA Bishop John Henderson, and flyers for each adult member. Campaign Coordinator Pastor… Read more
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.
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.
Mar2018
Innovative mission training underway
Around 60 people have attended recent Missional Masterclass training sessions at The Ark Salisbury Lutheran Church in South Australia and at Our Saviour Lutheran Church Rochedale in Queensland. Two new LCA evangelism resources were launched and explored during the sessions. New Life New Love by Rev Dr Noel Due is a biblically based discussion resource,… Read more
Mar2018
Care practice project responds to Synod call
In response to a call from its General Synod, the LCA is revising and expanding resources for those in the church who deliver care through aged and community services. The 2015 resolution called on the church through Lutheran Community Care SA/NT (LCC) to revisit the study document One Loving God – two hands saving and… Read more
Mar2018
ALC on ‘learning journey’
What use is Australian Lutheran College (ALC) to the LCA? Why should the church keep it? These questions formed the basis of ALC Principal Pastor James Winderlich’s opening lecture for 2018, delivered on 26 February to mark the start of a new academic year. Entitled The shape of things to come for a church who… Read more
Feb2018
New leader announced for ALWS
Ms Jamieson Davies will be the new Executive Director of Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS).
Feb2018
ALWS chief takes up global post
Australian Lutheran World Service Executive Director Chey Mattner is heading to Geneva, Switzerland, to take up a senior role with Lutheran World Federation.
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.
