women’s ordination

Gathering 2026

Women discerning a call to pastoral ministry, preparing for ordination or serving as pastors are invited to gather from 2–4 September in Qld.

First women to be ordained in LCANZ

Six people will join the LCANZ’s ordained ministry ranks in the coming six weeks, including two women in what is a first for the church.

Video resources developed by Bishop Paul Smith

LCANZ Bishop Pastor Paul Smith has developed a number of video resources on questions about ordination which are available to view.

Thanksgiving Service

St Andrew’s Lutheran Church Brisbane City will hold a Vespers service in Thanksgiving for the resolution that allows the ordination of women.

Women’s ordination FAQ

Rev Dr Dan Mueller has assembled a document of questions and answers concerning women’s ordination, which is available to download.

A space between the places: a time to pause, pray and listen

In a post-Synod message to the church, LCANZ Bishop Paul Smith encouraged us to pause and reflect on the decisions made by the Synod.