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Nominations for positions on the boards, councils, commissions and committees of the LCANZ for the next synodical term are now open. Governance body members who wish to continue in their role also need to submit a nomination, as reappointment is not guaranteed.

by Alison Schutz

Few people can say they have served in a role for 70 years but Hedley Scholz can! Hedley, 89, was recognised earlier this month for seven decades of volunteering as a lay reader for his Lutheran community at Eudunda in country South Australia.

The LLL’s decision to transition to a Religious Charitable Development Fund is significant, but its commitment to its valued depositors and the facilitation of Regular Electronic Giving remains unchanged.

The church’s North Adelaide properties – occupied by Australian Lutheran College (ALC) and the LCA Churchwide Office – were listed for sale in early April. There has been considerable interest in the sale from local and national media outlets, as well as from prospective buyers.

Rather than waiting for members of their local community to come to their churches over Easter, Lutherans in Canberra have brought Holy Week to life for those they live and work alongside – in a local park.

Grow Ministries has been producing innovative high-quality resources for many years to support individuals, families and congregations in their faith journeys. Now everything in Grow’s extensive catalogue is available to download for free.