Apr2017
Queensland District reaches out to cyclone victims
by LCA Communications
The LCA Queensland District has launched a relief appeal for individuals and communities devastated by Cyclone Debbie and the flooding in her aftermath. In the wake of the natural disaster, the District has urged church members to pray for those affected, donate towards helping those who have lost homes and possessions, and to help neighbours… Read more
Apr2017
LCA puts mission front and centre
by LCA Communications
The LCA’s Board for Local Mission was commissioned for service on 30 March 2017 – a move that will ensure mission is a focus for the church, says Executive Officer – Local Mission, Dr Tania Nelson. The establishment of the board follows a general synod resolution from 2015, which called for the General Church Council… Read more
Mar2017
College trio called to serve
by LCA Communications
Rev Dr Adam Hensley, Dr Wendy Mayer and Rev Thomas Pietsch have joined the staff ranks at Australian Lutheran College (ALC). The trio was installed by LCA Bishop John Henderson at Glynde Lutheran Church in suburban Adelaide in February. Past and present staff of ALC, students of the college and visitors from the wider LCA… Read more
Mar2017
Mayer named ALC’s first professor
by LCA Communications
Dr Wendy Mayer has become Australian Lutheran College’s (ALC) first professor, being appointed to the title last month by the council of the University of Divinity, of which ALC is a part. Professor Mayer was recently installed as ALC’s Associate Dean for Research. ALC Principal Pastor James Winderlich said Professor Mayer’s leadership in ‘developing and… Read more
Mar2017
Resource company back in church hands
by LCA Communications
Mission, ministry and serving the LCA are the motivations behind LifeWay Lutheran Church’s purchase of church resource company ACR. The church, which has congregations at Epping in northern Sydney and Newcastle, north of the capital, became the new owner of Australian Church Resources (ACR) on 1 January this year. The company formerly was owned by… Read more
Mar2017
WA elects new bishop
by LCA Communications
Pastor Mike Fulwood will be the next bishop of the LCA’s Western Australia District. Pastor Fulwood, who was elected at the district’s synod at Katanning, succeeds former bishop Pastor Greg Pfeiffer, who did not stand for a fifth term in the role and has retired from the ministry. Bishop-elect Fulwood will serve as bishop half-time… Read more
Mar2017
Special Ministry Fund grants for 2016/17
by LCA Communications
The object of the LCA Special Ministry Fund is to provide grants for specific ministry projects within the LCA which are consistent with the church’s strategic direction and which normally could not be undertaken with funds from the LCA or an LCA district. The successful grant applicants for 2016/17 are listed below. Applicants need to… Read more
Mar2017
Anti-violence coordinator appointed
by LCA Communications
Ian Rentsch has been appointed as Coordinator of the LCA’s Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence Campaign. A working group has been established to oversee the project, which was approved by the church’s general synod in 2015. Ian said the role had a wide range of responsibilities, including raising awareness across the church, church leader… Read more
Mar2017
Professional Standards training starts up
After successful pilots in the Northern Territory, New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia, the LCA’s Professional Standards Department launched its new training program last month.
Feb2017
General Convention dates announced for 2018
by LCA Communications
The next General Convention of Synod for the Lutheran Church of Australia will be held at Rosehill Gardens in western Sydney from 2 to 7 October 2018. The LCA’s 19th general synod will feature the theme 50.500 faith.freedom.future. The Lutheran Women of Australia Convention will precede the synod at the same event centre venue from… Read more
