Feb2024
Eight months to go!
In October 2024, General Synod delegates will be voting on a proposal to allow for the LCANZ to function as ‘one church with two different practices of ordination’.
Feb2024
A stack of action for kids hurt by war
Australian Lutheran World Service has launched 100 days of action to help children hurt by the war in Ukraine and is challenging LCANZ members to support the campaign by donating, walking – and making (and eating) pancakes!
Dec2023
ALC staff farewell faithful colleagues
Australian Lutheran College (ALC) have farewelled two dearly loved colleagues who have faithfully served the college over many years – ALC principal, Pastor James Winderlich and vice-principal and former academic dean, Dr Stephen Haar.
Dec2023
ALC students graduate
On the evening of Thursday 14 December 2023, staff and students of the various colleges of the University of Divinity, gathered together with friends and family at Adelaide West Uniting Church to witness the graduation of 64 students.
Dec2023
NSW and ACT District provides oversight for the Lutheran Church of New Zealand
With the Lutheran Church New Zealand (LCNZ) unable to elect a bishop at its 2023 Convention of Synod, the LCANZ’s College of Bishops has asked the NSW and ACT District to provide oversight for the LCNZ until the next synod in two years.
Dec2023
Church disciplinary system and complaints handling: GCB approves provisional trial framework
At its meeting in November, the General Church Board provisionally approved a trial framework for a new LCANZ disciplinary system and complaints handling process.
