Sep2020
RAP on its way to you
The LCA’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) has been officially endorsed by General Church Board and Reconciliation Australia (read the story). RAP documents and posters were posted last week. Keep a… Read more
Sep2020
Lutheran Theological Journal August Issue Available
The August issue of the Lutheran Theological Journal (LTJ*) is now available. This is a special themed issue containing contributions submitted by workers across the LCA/NZ with their reflections on… Read more
Sep2020
Let everything that breathes praise the Lord. (Psalm 150)
“Give thanks in all circumstances”. Bishop Paul Smith reflects on how God’s “signature” of the cross reminds that God is gracious and merciful and is active and present in the world.
Sep2020
Rolph Mayer – Educator, Role model, Friend
It was wartime, and Rolph was in his last year at primary school. A police car arrived at our farm and mother was given 20 minutes to pack. Rolph and… Read more
Sep2020
Let the children come to me …
As we recognise “Child Protection Week,” Bishop Paul Smith shares the significance of this focus for our world, but especially for the ministries of the Lutheran Church in Queensland.
Sep2020
Unpack your bags and worship
When you travel, do you unpack your bags?… That may sound like a personal question. It’s not meant to be! For many of our churches across Queensland, COVID-19 worship moved us into a space of discovering whether we are an unpacker or a packer.
Aug2020
Report from LCANZ General Church Board
In February the LCANZ General Church Board (GCB) and College of Bishops (CoB) met for the second time to discuss the division in the church around the ordination of both… Read more
Aug2020
COVID-19 caution forces ALWS anniversary cancellation
COVID-19 infection risks, health guidelines, border restrictions and ongoing uncertainty have forced the cancellation of ALWS’s plans for public events to give thanks for 70 years of service. ALWS instead is… Read more
Aug2020
St Johns Lutheran School, Kingaroy makes the news!
St Johns Year 9 student Charlotte Landherr wins a national prize and will have her english work published in a new teaching resource used by Australian secondary students. Congratulations Charlotte!… Read more
Aug2020
Our Saviour Online Trivia Night Raised over $6,000!
On Saturday 22 August, Our Saviour and Hosts co-hosted an online trivia night to raise funds up to $5821 for ALWS that would go towards building a greenhouse to support the… Read more