Jun2023
Response to call for models ‘highly encouraging’
The Way Forward project team has described the response to the call for models as ‘highly encouraging’. More than a hundred submissions had been received at the closing date, yesterday, 26 June.
Jun2023
Call for models for Way Forward closing soon
Only a week remains for LCANZ members to submit models for the implementation of the 2021–23 General Synod resolution on ordination.
Jun2023
Way Forward working groups get started
The eight Way Forward working groups appointed by the General Church Board and College of Bishops have been inducted and have commenced their tasks. As subject matter experts, they will support the project management team in coordinating the ordination Way Forward response.
Jun2023
Director of Lutheran Media returns to the parish
by Tania Nelson
Pastor Richard Fox has accepted a call to serve the Zion Lutheran Church in Glynde, Adelaide, and will conclude his role as director of Lutheran Media in September 2023.
Jun2023
LWF honours former director
Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has honoured former LWF Director Brian Neldner for 40 years of service in a feature story celebrating his 90th birthday.
Jun2023
Call for models for Way Forward
The project team implementing the 2021–23 General Synod resolution on ordination is calling for models for a way forward in which the LCANZ could operate as ‘one church with two different practices of ordination’.