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28 May 2024
A Congregational Life website to support LCANZ congregations and agencies is in the first stages of development. The website, which will be a sub-site of the existing LCANZ website, will bring together mission, ministry, administration and governance resources from the Churchwide Office and Districts into a central repository. An outcome of a recently released report addressing the LCANZ’s ongoing ministry challenges, the website will be launched later this year. Read more
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If you have a heart for serving the church, can be in Adelaide in late September and/or early October this year and don’t already have a role at the LCANZ’s Convention of General Synod, then we need you! Volunteers are needed for a wide range of tasks before, during and after General Synod and General Pastors Conference. Read more
The LCANZ Pastoral Care team believes the LCANZ has a bright future because we know God is the Lord of the church. We are inviting you to send us a selfie in which you share your hopes for the LCANZ. To participate, download these instructions and share your contribution with us by 18 June 2024. Click here for more Pastoral Care resources.
Enrolled Nurse Karen Bates of Angaston SA has been named the 2024 Lutheran Nurse of the Year. Karen’s award was announced by the Lutheran Nurses Association of Australia (LNAA) on 12 May, which is also International Nurses Day. Sue Morrison, a retired nurse from Warrnambool Vic was awarded a Certificate of Meritorious Service. Read more
The latest Way Forward webinar took place on Tuesday, 14 May 2024, with more than 400 registered participants. During the webinar, Churchwide Bishop Paul Smith, GCB members Tim Wiebusch and Kim Baumeler and Project Director Stella Thredgold discussed the proposed Way Forward Framework. If you were unable to attend the webinar, you can watch a recording on the Way Forward Framework webpage.
General Synod delegate updates and nominations reminder
With the LCANZ Convention of General Synod now less than five months away, it’s time to check that your congregation and delegate/s are up to date with preparations for this important churchwide event. It is also time to submit nominations for positions on the church’s boards, councils, commissions and committees, which must be done by 30 June.
Transport, accommodation and dining
Information about accommodation, transport, dining, and things to do in Adelaide has been prepared for delegates and is available on the LCA website Synod webpages. It can also be downloaded as a PDF.
In the lead-up to the LCANZ's Convention of General Synod in October this year, we want to keep you as up-to-date as possible with critical information before, during and after this important churchwide gathering. Therefore, we're adjusting the publication dates of The Lutheran for the next few editions. The October–November edition will be mailed out in late October to include convention coverage. The June–July edition will be posted to subscribers in early July, and the August–September edition will be sent in late August. If you don't already receive
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- New Lutheran Media 'Training for Mission Impact' webpage
- Child welfare grants available
- LCA International Mission Bible doll exhibition
- Grow Kids now available for all three lectionary years
- Lutheran Tract Mission resources
- Lutheran Media Calendar Competition
- Registrations for the LCANZ Simultaneous Art Exhibition close soon
- ASSISTANT COMPANY SECRETARY
LLL Australia, Adelaide SA
Part-time - ACCOUNTANT
LLL Australia, Adelaide SA
Full-time, permanent - TEAM MEMBER
Tandara Lutheran Camp, Halls Gap Vic
Full-time - ASSISTANT MANAGER
Tandara Lutheran Camp, Halls Gap Vic
Full-time - ICT BUSINESS ANALYST
LCA Churchwide Office
North Adelaide SA
Full-time, 18-month maximum term contract - ICT PROJECT MANAGER
LCA Churchwide Office
North Adelaide SA
Full-time, 18-month maximum term contract
- DEPUTY TRIBUNAL ADMINISTRATOR
Lutheran Church of Australia, North Adelaide SA - LIVESTREAMING OPERATORS
Friends of Lutheran Archives, North Adelaide SA
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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:
mark.henderson@victorlutheran.org or 0491 193 398
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
FULL-TIME TEAM MEMBER WANTED
Tandara Lutheran Camp, Halls Gap Vic
Long-term, daytime position, involving
housekeeping, kitchen work,
maintenance, and activities. Starts July.
Send applications, including résumé and
cover letter, to the Camp Manager at
manager@camptandara.com
by Monday 3 June 2024.
ASSISTANT MANAGER
TANDARA LUTHERAN CAMP, HALLS GAP VIC
We need a permanent,
hands-on Assistant Manager.
The role comes with a house at greatly reduced rent and a competitive salary dependent upon experience.
More information: Manager Justin Cozens 0400 047 346
www.tandara.org.au
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