Foundational Documents
A builder carefully selects and positions the foundation stones of a new structure so that the building will stand strong and firm despite the changes and challenges it might face. Just like the foundation stones of a building, the Lutheran Church of Australia and New Zealand's foundational documents support our teaching, mission and ministry.
This page includes the foundational governance documents for the LCANZ. Click on the button below if you are looking for the foundational beliefs of Lutherans worldwide (including us).
Theses of Agreement
- Title and Contents
- Principles Governing Church Fellowship
- Joint Prayer and Worship
- Conversion
- Election
- The Church
- Office of the Ministry
- Eschatological Matters
- Scripture and Inspiration
- Lutheran Confessions
- Appendix to the Thesis of Agreement
- The Status of the Theses of Agreement and Other Doctrinal Statements
- The Permanent Status of the Theses of Agreement
- Document of Union
LCA Constitution
The LCA Constitution was adopted by the closing conventions of the United Evangelical Lutheran Church in Australia (27–28 October 1966) and the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Australia (27–28 October 1966), and by the Constituting Convention of the Lutheran Church of Australia (29 October 1966). All congregations of the LCA adhere to the LCA Constitution.
- LCA Constitution and By-Laws (PDF download)
(including the Constitution of the Districts and Part A of the Districts) - LCA Model Constitution for a Congregation (incorporated) (PDF download)
- A Model Parish Constitution (incorporated) (PDF download)
For a model constitution that is specific to the requirements of the regulatory authority in your geographic location, please contact your district administrator.
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