Oct2018
Taking the pulse
Synod youth consultants take some time out from business sessions to get some sage advice from Marty. The four young men are part of Grow Ministries Youth Consultants Program.
Oct2018
National Apology: Synod pauses to reflect and repent
During closing devotion tonight General Synod reflected in prayerful silence on our church’s part in failing to protect children in our care.
Oct2018
Churchwide support building local connections
On Wednesday afternoon LCA department and agency representatives gave short verbal and video presentations on their diverse responsibilities on behalf of the church. Visitors and delegates were able to share the presentations together.
Oct2018
LCA Bishop addresses Synod
LCA Bishop John Henderson this morning: ‘… “The church is a project to be realised, not an artefact to be preserved.” If we focus on preserving the church as an artefact, it creates stress. We take our eyes off Jesus and fixate instead on some idealised form of the church.’
Oct2018
LWF sends encouragement to LCA
Bishop Ben Chun Wa Chang from the Lutheran Church of Hong Kong delivered an official greeting to Synod on behalf of Lutheran World Federation General Secretary Rev Dr Martin Junge.
Oct2018
Bishop urges: ‘Pray the “Lamb of God” prayer throughout Synod’
In his sermon this morning, Queensland Bishop Paul Smith reminded Synod that this “‘Lamb of God’ prayer is not just about me – we don’t say, “Lamb of God have mercy on me” – it is “Have mercy on us”.
