Jan2025
Permission to Proceed for Activities and Programs
As we commence all our new congregational activities and programs for 2025, this comes as a reminder that all events must have a safety plan and risk assessment. Within the LCANZ,… Read more
Dec2024
The Heart of Sharing Jesus
As Christmas draws near, I invite you to reflect on the beautiful opportunity Christmas provides to share God’s love with others. In the story of the babe of Bethlehem, we… Read more
Dec2024
The Grottiness, Glory, and Grace of Christmas
In the church, the season leading up to Christmas is Advent. But in the world of marketing, it’s a sales opportunity. Advertising catalogues and Netflix movie suggestions bombard us with… Read more
Nov2024
Wearing our “Best Clothes”
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you… Read more
Nov2024
Mission Monthly: Building a Learning Culture
Earlier this month, approximately 60 participants from across LCANZ congregations joined together for another online collaboration and learning event titled: Cultivating Leadership for a Missional Future: Building a Learning Culture… Read more
Nov2024
News from Geelong Lutheran College
Ten Years Gone in the Blink of an Eye On Friday 1 November, Geelong Lutheran College held its Connect alumni event in the Ngarrwa building at its Armstrong Creek Campus…. Read more
Nov2024
New Assistant Manager at Araluen Lutheran Camp
We have been anticipating a new Assistant Manager at our Araluen campsite in Anglesea for some time and can now share the news that Mr Kym Schilling will be starting… Read more
Nov2024
Congregational Multi-Cultural Awareness Day
Change is something that no-one relishes (except, as the saying goes, if you are a baby with a wet nappy!). Our Lutheran Church of Australia, indeed God’s Church on earth,… Read more
Nov2024
Induction of Peter Demuth at St. John’s German Lutheran Church, Springvale
Since its formation in September 2022, a Recruitment team has been working with determination to find a new Pastor for St. John’s German Lutheran Church, Springvale, during a time when… Read more
Nov2024
The General Synod Resolution on Ordination
The decision of General Synod to remove a clause from the LCA Doctrinal Statement called the ‘Theses of Agreement’ has been the topic of much conversation, leaving some church people… Read more









