Feb2024
Behind the working groups: Dr Gillian Heintze
by Rachel Koopmans
If you ever find yourself in conversation with Gillian Heintze, you’ll notice two things: first, she may be the most personable human that you’ve interacted with in a while; and second, she is passionate about things that many of us would rather not have to think about.
Oct2023
Three Way Forward frameworks selected
The General Church Board and College of Bishops have approved three Way Forward frameworks for distribution across the LCANZ. The three frameworks are entitled Confessional Communities, Congregations Decide and District Alignment.
Sep2023
What is the Way Forward?
25 September 2023 Listen to this podcast https://lca.box.com/shared/static/j6vghhpd07wtn64h7xqvoq3hezjk6dcl.mp3 What is the Way Forward? Pastor David Altus, Kim Baumeler and Trevor Ruthenberg The question of ordination to the public ministry, or… Read more
Jun2023
General Synod theme and logo launched
Grace as God’s unifying gift to his church will be the thematic focus of next year’s LCANZ 21st Convention of General Synod in Adelaide.
May2023
Way Forward project team appointed
The project team to lead the Ordination Resolution Way Forward project has been appointed. The three-person team of Tim Niewand, Stella Thredgold and Tony Vong, met for the first time on 18 April at the LCANZ head office in North Adelaide.
Feb2023
‘We meet in the name of the worker of miracles’
Bishop Paul Smith tonight reminded those gathered in Melbourne at the LCANZ Convention of General Synod that they are meeting in the name of the worker of miracles – Jesus Christ.