Dec2017
Same-sex marriage – what does it mean for the Lutheran Church of Australia?
Today, Thursday 7 December 2017, the Australian House of Representatives passed unamended the Marriage Amendment (Definitions and Religious Freedoms) Bill, which the Senate passed just over a week ago. The Governor-General will soon ratify the law and marriage between ‘two people’ will then become legal in the Commonwealth of Australia. This significant change will create… Read more
Dec2017
Same-sex marriage: pastoral messages and other resources
LCA Bishop John Henderson has released a pastoral letter to members in response to the passing of the Marriage Amendment (Same-Sex Marriage) Bill in the House of Representatives.
Nov2017
LCA campaigns against domestic violence
by Ian Rentsch
The LCA is launching its Campaign for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence this month to coincide with International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November.
Nov2017
‘Granny, I’m scared to go home’
by LCA Communications
Domestic violence has a profound and traumatic effect on children – and some bear the brunt themselves. Jane and her husband Mal were shocked to learn their grandchildren were being abused at home.
Jul2017
All things are possible
by LCA Communications
Love is coming to life for people who are lonely or in need at a north Queensland congregation’s family ministry centre.
Nov2016
Religious leaders in climate call
by LCA Communications
LCA Bishop John Henderson has joined hundreds of religious leaders from around the world in adding their names to an interfaith statement urging the world’s political leaders to take swift and just action on climate change. Bishop Henderson signed the statement last month on behalf of the district bishops and the LCA. The statement was… Read more
Nov2016
Marrakech Climate Conference and Interfaith Statement
by Bishop John Henderson
News of the US presidential elections has overshadowed the fact that world leaders are meeting once again to discuss action on climate change. This year the conference is in Marrakech, Morocco, from 7-18 November. The Marrakech conference follows a landmark conference last year in Paris, France, where national leaders signed an agreement committing them to… Read more
Nov2016
Paris Terror Attack
by Bishop John Henderson
Once again the world has been shaken by a hideous terror attack. Lutherans in Australia and New Zealand, together with people of faith everywhere, unite in expressing our deep sympathy to the people of France, and in particular to those whose loved ones have been murdered or injured. We pray also for those who witnessed… Read more
Mar2016
Europe Terror Attacks
by Bishop John Henderson
‘When sins are forgiven, there is no more need to offer sacrifices.’ (Hebrews 10:18 CEV) This year Holy Week has been marred by new terror attacks in Europe. At the most holy moment in the year, when we want to place our full attention on the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, our attention has… Read more
Nov2015
Launch of the Global Freedom Network in Australia
by Bishop John Henderson
From the very beginning human beings were created in the image of God. Reverence for human life as a sacred gift and trust fills each person with dignity and worth. We learn this also from the life of Jesus Christ, who treated each person with dignity and compassion. He did not come to be served,… Read more
