Aug2016
Partnership starts at birth
by Keren Loffler
Churches are recognising the importance of partnering with parents and resourcing faith in the home, as well as the vital role intergenerational relationships and participation in a church community play in growing faith in children.
Aug2016
Learning from the young ones
by LCA Communications
Immanuel Lutheran Church at Novar Gardens in suburban Adelaide is situated between a Lutheran college and primary school which each bear the same name, meaning ‘God with us’. Its geographical setting gives the church extra opportunities to minister to and serve children and families. Church pastor Nigel Rosenzweig says it is a privilege to serve… Read more
Aug2016
With, not for the kids
by Matt Thiele
The best ministry we do FOR children is when we do ministry WITH them. 1 – Not our future One of the craziest things about Lutheran Christians is that we baptise children! We don’t ask whether they comprehend. We don’t wait for them to be worthy. We just welcome them because Jesus welcomed them (Mark… Read more
Aug2016
Precious gift of care
by Belinda Watson
When a family enrols their child in day care, they would expect to receive information about the service. At Beenleigh Family Day Care, south-east of Brisbane, the introduction families have to the centre includes a special extra – the gift of a Bible. This program is part of Beenleigh Family Day Care’s (FDC) ministry to… Read more
Aug2016
Find your happy place
by Richard Fox
I have two children who use laptops, tablets, and smart phones to access the internet. Like many other children their ages, they play games, look up facts, and download pictures and craft activities. And, like any other parent of young children, I want them to access websites that are safe as well as fun. Happyland.com.au… Read more
Oct2015
Synod says it’s not okay
The time devoted to the ordination conversation did not prevent this General Convention of Synod supporting four proposals that commit the LCA/NZ to social involvement and action.
Jun2015
Be prepared for changes: LCA Royal Commission team
The Lutheran Church of Australia has so far received little attention from the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.
May2014
Royal Commission: sigh of relief and sigh of sadness
The LCA’s working group on issues relating to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse is relieved to report that so far no subpoenas for church records have been received.
Jan2013
LCA welcomes Royal Commission
The LCA has welcomed the Royal Commission investigating sexual abuse in institutions and has pledged full cooperation with authorities.
