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16 January, 2014

COMING TO A NOTICEBOARD NEAR YOU!

'The addition to our logo of the tagline Where love comes to life spells out what our mission is, in language everyone can understand': Linda Macqueen (LCA Communications Coordinator - Operations) and Debbie Venz (LCA Business Manager) inspect the new signage at the LCA National Office in Adelaide. The new LCA logo/tagline is now being rolled out across the church. Read the story ...

Download the new logo/tagline.
Contact Linda Macqueen for more information.

NEW & NEWSY

Lutheran staff evacuated from South Sudan
Most Lutheran World Federation staff have been evacuated from the areas of conflict in South Sudan. Read the story.

LCA welcomes not-too-young archivist
The Board of Lutheran Archives is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs Rachel Kuchel as the new LCA archivist. Read the story.

Lay training expands to meet ministry needs
Lay people are the face of the church, so they need to be equipped to engage with the world, says Tania Nelson from Australian Lutheran College, on the announcement of this year’s training opportunities for lay people of the LCA. Read the story.

Archives assist with small-screen productions
Research gleaned from the Lutheran Archives will be shortly be turning up on our television screen. Read the story.

CONGREGATION CHECKLIST

LCA logo/tagline rollout
All LCA congregations, schools and other agencies are requested to use the new logo/tagline when their noticeboard is replaced and their stationery is reprinted.A style guide for the correct use of the logo in signage and on stationery will be published shortly. In the meantime, contact Linda Macqueen for advice. Download the new logo/tagline.

LCA statistics are due
A reminder that your congregation’s 2013 statistics are due to be entered into the LAMP database by 28 February 2014. Thank you to the many congregations who have already started to enter this information. A downloadable workbook is available on LAMP to help you collect the appropriate data. If you need assistance entering your statistics into LAMP or would like a copy of the instructions on how to complete statistics in LAMP, please email LAMP Help or call the National Office on 08 8267 7300.

Advent stories and pics
Many of you held wonderful Advent events last year, and this December we want to share your great ideas with congregations around the LCA. We're especially interested in collecting stories that demonstrate your engagement with your community. Please send your stories and pictures, with contact details, to LCA Communications Coordinator - Operations Linda Macqueen.

SA congregations: regulations re selling food
South Australian congregations and agencies are asked to read, download and retain the SA Government Department of Health’s regulations regarding the sale of food. In essence, you must notify the relevant council if you are selling food for fundraising or for charity, even it is a once-only event. Download the regulations.