Nov2019
Ordination brings tears of joy
by Paul Traeger
Nearly 200 people attended the ordination service for Jeffrey Wheeler at Mount Liebig, 325 kilometres west of Alice Springs.
Nov2019
Further ordination meeting planned
The General Church Board (GCB) and the College of Bishops (CoB) of the LCA/NZ will meet again in early 2020 to continue looking at the issue of ordination in the church.
Jun2019
Bishop reflects on Refugee Week 2019
From 17 to 23 June, people from all around the world observed Refugee Week for 2019.
May2019
Bishop says ‘true reconciliation is a gift from God’
As National Sorry Day (Sunday 26 May) and Reconciliation Week (27 May – 3 June) approaches, LCA Bishop Henderson encourages all Australians to show each other Jesus’ reconciling love.
Mar2019
Lay person sought for LCA secretary role
The General Church Board (GCB) of the LCA is seeking an experienced lay person to fill the position of the Secretary of the Church.
Mar2019
Western Australian bishop re-elected
Pastor Mike Fulwood was re-elected as Bishop of the LCA’s Western Australia District for a two-year term at the WA Convention of Synod held last weekend at Morley in suburban Perth.
Feb2019
LCA international mission leader installed
Pastor Matt Anker was installed in the Lutheran church’s senior international mission role on 17 February by LCA Bishop John Henderson at Hamilton, Victoria.
Feb2019
New Lutheran education leader installed
Associate Professor Lisa Schmidt was installed as Lutheran Education Australia Executive Director on 10 February by LCA Bishop John Henderson at Bethlehem Lutheran Church Adelaide.
Feb2019
LCA Secretary returns to parish ministry
Pastor Neville Otto, the LCA’s Secretary of the Church since 2009, has returned to parish ministry.
Jan2019
A picture of true reconciliation
In recognition of the LCA/NZ’s commitment to develop a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), young Lutheran artist Henry recently presented LCA Bishop John Henderson with a painting about reconciliation.
