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6 February 2024
Welcome to the first LCA eNews for 2024. You’ll notice some changes to the way we are presenting stories, updates, events and resources through this new-look eNews. We are now sharing information to assist you in your service in the church under sections relevant to your role. These link through to sections on the LCA website created to support you in your important roles. Please let us know what you like about this new format and suggestions for how we can better support you. God bless.
LCA Communications lca.comms@lca.org.au
Australian Lutheran World Service has launched 100 days of action to help children hurt by the war in Ukraine and is challenging LCANZ members to support the campaign by donating, walking – and making (and eating) pancakes! Read more
Registrations for ALC's online Festival of Learning close on 13 February 2024. The festival has three registration options (full registration and four and two-elective passes), and many of the presentations provide an affordable professional development opportunity for teachers, pastors, lay workers and chaplains. Read more
In the wake of the release of a report that finds that some religious beliefs about gender can be used to justify domestic and family violence, invitations for membership of a Religion and Domestic Violence Report Response Group are extended to the members of the LCANZ. Applications close on Friday 16 February 2024. Read more
General Synod lay delegate details and proposals due 31 March
Parishes must have elected their delegate/s for the 2024–27 synodical period and returned the appointment form to the Secretary of the Church by 31 March 2024. Proposals to General Synod must be submitted no later than 31 March 2024 using the proposal template.
A robust evaluation process was used to generate three frameworks for distribution to the church for feedback. This followed the call for models from across the church in June. You can provide your feedback directly from the webpages. The date for feedback has been extended to Friday 23 February 2024. Explore the frameworks:
BRUNO MATUSCHKA (30/08/1928–01/02/2024)
Ordained 22 June 1997 (Peace Lutheran Church, Coffs Harbour NSW); served Peace Lutheran Church, Coffs Harbour NSW (1997–2005); died 1 Feb 2024; funeral to be held at 10am on Monday 12 Feb 2024 (Redeemer Lutheran Church Laidley Qld); mourned by children Jenny, Elizabeth, Mark and families
- Christian guide commended to schools
(6 February) - Lutheran education servant honoured in Australia Day list (5 February)
- NSW and ACT District provides oversight for the LCNZ (20 December)
- Queensland District (31 January)
- District
Voices (Vic–Tas District)
(31 January) - Australian Lutheran College
(25 January) - LCA International Mission (22 January)
- LCA International Mission (19 January)
- SENIOR ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
LCA Churchwide Office
North Adelaide SA
0.8 – 1.0 FTE, 12-month contract - INSURANCE SUPPORT OFFICER
LCA Insurance, North Adelaide SA
0.6 FTE (full-time available) - LCA MEMBER SERVICES SUPPORT OFFICER
LCA Churchwide Office, North Adelaide SA
Permanent full-time or part-time - CHURCH AND COMMUNITY CHAPLAIN
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
Everton Hills Qld
Full-time - FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
LLL, North Adelaide SA
Full-time, initial two-year contract - TREASURY ANALYST
LLL, North Adelaide SA
Contract/temporary position
- COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT OF LUTHERAN MEDIA
- BOARD FOR LUTHERAN EDUCATION AUSTRALIA
- SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERSHIPS
Lutheran Education SA/NT/WA and Lutheran Education Vic/NSW/Tas - PASTOR
Committee for International Mission - DEPUTY TRIBUNAL ADMINISTRATOR
Lutheran Church of Australia, North Adelaide SA - LIVESTREAMING OPERATORS
Friends of Lutheran Archives, North Adelaide SA
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SAVE THE DATE
LCA Vic Tas 2024 District Convention of Synod
Dates: 12–14 July 2024
Location: Good News Lutheran College, Tarneit Vic
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