Dec2024
Governing bodies’ members appointed for next synodical term
The General Church Board has appointed members to nine of the LCANZ’s boards, committees and commissions for the 2024–2027 synodical term.
Dec2024
Partnership solves puzzle of file storage
Reducing the amount of paper files at the LCANZ Churchwide Office has been a goal for some time, but with preparations underway for the move to the new Church House in Frome Street, Adelaide, next year, that task has become more urgent.
Nov2024
Safe Church training restructured
The LCANZ has restructured the way it delivers Safe Church training and manages complaints, as a result of feedback from the church. The restructure impacts the Churchwide Office’s valued Professional Standards team, with the roles of Professional Standards Officers coming to an end.
Nov2024
Lutherans and Catholics mark major milestone
The Australian Lutheran – Roman Catholic Dialogue reached a major milestone on 25 October, its 200th meeting, with a dinner to mark the occasion in Adelaide.
Nov2024
Lutheran – Uniting Dialogue to release study on holy communion
by Rev Greg Pietsch and Rev Paul Stephens
The Lutheran – Uniting Dialogue, which met in early November at the Uniting Church in Australia’s (UCA) Centre for Theology and Ministry in Melbourne, will soon release a study version of the churches’ agreed statement on holy communion called At the Table.
Nov2024
Together in mission in thriving Victor Harbor community
From larger loans for transformative school buildings to smaller finance needed for new church carpet and a grant enabling an inspiring intergenerational program, LLL is delighted to support the thriving Lutheran community in Victor Harbor, South Australia.