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by Rosie Schefe

‘God is a God of surprises. At the beginning of this year I would never have envisaged this as my next call’, Pastor Lester Priebbenow told the LCA District of Victoria and Tasmania after the announcement of his election as bishop. ‘But God is also a God of provision, and when I was nominated I… Read more

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by LCA Communications

Lutheran Media has celebrated 70 years of sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. The LCA outreach recognised the milestone with a high tea for supporters in Adelaide, where MC and Christian commercial radio station host Jayne Lochert spoke of people’s need for real hope and how the most important story of all, Jesus Christ, needs… Read more

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by LCA Communications

Consistent with the direction of General Synod, a church-wide review of the governance structures of Lutheran education is underway. It is being led by consultant Dr Maureen Cleary, who undertook the extensive LCA Governance & Administration Review following a resolution by General Synod in 2013 to this effect. A number of resolutions arising from some… Read more

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by LCA Communications

In 2015 General Church Council approved the LCA Standards of Ethical Behaviour for use across the Lutheran Church of Australia and Lutheran Church of New Zealand. The concise pamphlet outlines behaviours expected of ‘God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved’. Inspired by Colossians 3:12–14, the Standards cover personal and pastoral life, communication, and financial/administrative matters…. Read more

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by LCA Communications

A little more than 50 years ago, when Pastor Conrad Raberaba set in place the foundation stone of the new church at Hermannsburg, 125 kilometres west of Alice Springs, a time capsule prepared by congregation members Olga Radke and Karl Benz was placed behind it. On 25 September 2016, on the occasion of Bethlehem Lutheran… Read more

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by LCA Communications

The Lutheran has won a silver award at this year’s Australasian Religious Press Association (ARPA) awards ceremony held in Sydney in September. The recognition in the Best Faith Reflection category was given posthumously for a feature story by the late Pastor Rick Zweck. Published in the November 2015 issue, ‘Life in the hard lane’ powerfully… Read more

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by LCA Communications

The director of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Department for World Service (DWS) visited Australia last month to thank the LCA for its support and to promote awareness of the department’s work. Maria Immomen is the first woman to lead the LWF/DWS, which employs over 8000 staff, including in some of the world’s most dangerous… Read more

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by LCA Communications

Five hundred years after the Reformation, Catholic and Lutheran world leaders will worship together, representing a shared shifting of intent: from rift to reconciliation. The historic service will be co-led by Pope Francis and Lutheran World Federation (LWF) President Rev Dr Munib Younan and General Secretary Rev Dr Martin Junge. It will take place in… Read more

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by LCA Communications

Raising awareness of social issues and connecting people across the world are the aims of a new international Lutheran postcard project. Entitled ‘Note for Sale’, it has been initiated by South Australian lay worker Sophie Gerrie and her teammates from the Lutheran World Federation’s (LWF) Global Young Reformers Network. In the lead-up to the 500th… Read more

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by LCA Communications

Congregations are encouraged to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Lutheran Church of Australia with a special service of thanksgiving. Sunday 30 October 2016 has been suggested as an appropriate day to mark the occasion, but you may choose another date to suit your local needs. The Commission on Worship (CoW) has put together resources… Read more

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