Jun2017
Catholic leader addresses synod
In a unique recognition of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Brisbane’s Catholic Archbishop Mark Coleridge was a guest speaker during this month’s LCA Queensland District’s Convention of Synod. During his talk at the convention dinner, Archbishop Coleridge reflected on what the Reformation anniversary means for all Christians as they continue together in God’s mission. Indeed… Read more
Jun2017
Ordination meetings update for June
Ordination consultation meetings are continuing in the LCA’s South Australia and New South Wales–Australian Capital Territory districts this month (June). As at press time, most recent consultations had been held at Zion in Berri SA, at Bethlehem in Morley WA, at the NSW District Pastors Conference in Murrumbateman NSW, and at St Petri Nuriootpa in… Read more
Jun2017
Luther film available for public screening
In the lead-up to the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, for the first time church groups will be able to stage public screenings of the acclaimed 2003 film Luther. As a community engagement project backed by its 50.500 initiative, the LCA has negotiated distribution rights for Australia and New Zealand to make the DVD available… Read more
May2017
ALC professor ‘visits’ Witta
Despite being 2000 kilometres from Australian Lutheran College at North Adelaide, members at Good Shepherd Witta were thrilled to have a ‘visit’ from ALC’s first professor, Dr Wendy Mayer. Based on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast hinterland, the Good Shepherd flock was able to watch the ALC 2017 Opening Lecture, delivered by Professor Mayer, on screen live… Read more
May2017
Bishop John Henderson returns home safely
Last evening, 24 May 2017, LCA Bishop John Henderson arrived home safely in Adelaide, having flown from Windhoek, Namibia. While attending the LWF Assembly in Windhoek, he had suffered a heart attack and was required to stay in the country until it was safe for him to travel. He was accompanied on his return journey… Read more
May2017
World Lutherans gather
Bishop John Henderson and International Mission leader Glenice Hartwich represented the LCA at a global gathering of Lutherans in Namibia, Africa, earlier this month. Australian Lutheran World Service head Chey Mattner also attended as a member of the Committee for World Service. The Australian contingent also included Pastor Matt Anker, who was invited to share… Read more
May2017
LCA bishop out of hospital
LCA Bishop John Henderson has been discharged from hospital in Namibia, Africa, as he continues to recover well after suffering a heart attack there on Saturday (13 May). Bishop Henderson, who is in Namibia to represent the LCA at the Lutheran World Federation Assembly in Windhoek, was admitted to hospital on Saturday and had two… Read more
May2017
Bishop Henderson recovering well
by LCA Communications
LCA Bishop John Henderson is recovering well in hospital in Namibia, Africa, having suffered a heart attack there on Saturday (13 May). Bishop Henderson, who is in Namibia to represent the LCA at the Lutheran World Federation Assembly in Windhoek, has had two stents inserted to open the narrowing of veins and is now out… Read more
May2017
Ordination meetings update
by LCA Communications
Ordination consultation meetings are continuing in South Australia, as well as moving into the LCA’s New South Wales/Australian Capital Territory and Queensland districts, this month. Members of the church’s Western Australia district and those from Adelaide and the South Australian Riverland last month joined the discussion regarding the ordination of women and men in the… Read more
Apr2017
Grants give go-ahead to ministry projects
by LCA Communications
Eight LCA congregations are among 11 groups awarded grants to support local mission or ministry projects through the church’s ‘Have a Go’ Fund. Congregations from Rockhampton, Middle Park, Everton Hills, Noosa, Caboolture and Mount Gravatt in Queensland, joined those from Albury in NSW, and Katanning in WA, along with the Adelaide Deaf Community, the Victoria… Read more
