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23 July 2024
Almost 70 people came together in a spirit of mutual respect and enthusiasm at Cummins on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula on Sunday, for the first face-to-face gathering of the Preparation and Prayer phase of the LCANZ’s Way Forward project. The meetings, which are being held in the coming weeks across all districts of the church, offer attendees the chance to hear a presentation about the Way Forward Framework to be voted on by General Synod in October, as well as the opportunity to discuss the information and ask questions, all in a setting of prayer and worship. Read more
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NEW TELSTRA OFFER FOR CONGREGATIONS
The Churchwide Office and Telstra have partnered to provide new tailored and improved plans for congregations, including mobile phones, landlines, cybersecurity and internet connectivity. Details of congregation-focused Telstra packages will be sent to congregation leaders this week. In the meantime, learn more and apply here.
New Australian Lutheran church body established
On Monday 22 July, the General Church Board (GCB) and the College of Bishops (CoB) notified LCANZ pastors and congregational leaders that a new Lutheran church body called Lutheran Mission – Australia (LM-A) has been established. Pastor Matt Anker, who has been serving the LCANZ as Assistant to the Bishop – International Mission, has accepted a call from LM-A to be its inaugural pastor-president. Read more
Synod lunch service volunteers needed
If you have a heart for serving people, can be in Adelaide during General Synod and/or General Pastors Conference later this year and don’t already have a role at these events, then your help is needed – particularly at lunchtimes. Volunteers are needed to help the caterers to serve lunch to attendees at both events, while assistance is also needed with a range of other tasks before, during and after the churchwide gatherings.
Explore a culture that prioritises encouragement, inspiration and mission activities by joining next month's collaborative Zoom gathering. Hosted by LCANZ district mission directors on 20 August, the session is for anyone eager to explore our shared mission. Learn more and register here.
If you lead or assist in worship services, a South Australian workshop next month may support you. A joint initiative of ALC and Lutheran pastors, the event will encourage those involved in Bible reading, ushering, lay reading, music, giving children's talks and lay preaching. Read more here.
After decades supporting Lutheran nurses around the country, the Lutheran Nurses Association of Australia (LNAA) is to close. This was the unanimous decision of members at the May meeting. Its funds have been transferred to support pastoral care nursing. Read more here.
- Online Together eNews (10 July)
- Way Forward eNews (12 July)
- Te Oriwa NZ eNews (17 July)
- Queensland eNews (17 July)
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ST JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH MYRLA SA
100th Anniversary
Please join us to celebrate 100 years
of the Lord’s faithfulness.
Sunday 18 August 2024
Cuppa before service 9.30am
Celebratory service 10.30am
Bring a plate for shared lunch and fellowship. Contact: pmvlh@activ8.net.au
VICTOR HARBOR LUTHERAN CHURCH
40th Anniversary
of the Lutheran Church Centre
Sunday 25 August
9.30am: Worship service followed by a celebration lunch
All past and present members welcome
Inquiries: 0491 193 398 or mark.henderson@victorlutheran.org
PILGRIMS OF ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH
Bookpurnong, SA
100th Anniversary
of the current church
Sunday 8 September 2024
Morning tea from 9am
Thanksgiving service 10am
Light lunch to follow
RSVP to Trevor: 0427 838 255
Email: tfielke@iinet.net.au
SAVE THE DATES
Glynde Zion Lutheran Church SA
100th Anniversary celebrations
1 December 2024 - formation of congregation
2 March 2025 - laying of church foundation
24 August 2025 - dedication of church building
Please visit www.glyndechurch.org for updates and more information.
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