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20 February 2024
You’ll notice some changes to the way we are presenting stories, updates, events and resources through this new-look eNews for 2024. 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.
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The General Church Board has authorised the establishment of a fund to support key mission culture and activities that might be utilised across the LCANZ, with initial funding of $400,000 per annum and an anticipated launch date in early 2025. While the mission fund will be administered by the Churchwide Office, this will be a collaborative approach involving representatives of districts, congregations and agencies. The aim will be to enhance and equip mission culture across the entire LCANZ. Read more
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Staff, students and directors of Australian Lutheran College on Sunday joined LCANZ representatives and members of St Michael’s congregation at Hahndorf in South Australia to welcome Rev Dr Tim Stringer as the college’s new principal. A recording of the service is available to view online.
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It was a case of all creatures great and small, as hundreds of beloved pets descended upon Tatachilla Lutheran College, south of Adelaide, for the college’s much-anticipated annual ‘Blessing of the Animals’ ceremony. Conducted in remembrance of Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and ecology, the event has become a highlight of the year. Read more
PETER PFITZNER (11/04/1948–18/02/2024)
Ordained 21 December 1975 (Holy Cross Robertstown SA); served Moree NSW (1976–1979), St Peter’s College Qld (1979–1984), Melbourne Tertiary Chaplain (1984–1999), Ceduna SA (1999–2000), State School Chaplain (2001–2002), Ceduna SA (2002–2007), Hermannsburg NT (2007–2011), Robertstown SA (2011–2016), Eudunda-Robertstown SA (2016–2017); retired 30 June 2017; died 18 Feb 2024 (Adelaide SA); funeral to be announced; mourned by wife Deborah, children Rene, Isaac, Zoe and Ariel and families
STILL TIME TO HAVE YOUR SAY – DEADLINE FRIDAY 23 FEBRUARY
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 2023. You can provide your feedback directly from the webpages. Feedback on the frameworks is due by Friday 23 February 2024. Explore the frameworks:
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.
- New Zealand Lutheran’s service honoured (20 February)
- Lutheran nurses award nominations close soon (19 February)
- Behind the working groups: Dr Gillian Heintze (13 February)
- Way Forward eNews (15 February)
- Queensland District (14 February)
- LCA International Mission (12 February)
- Queensland District (9 February)
- Lutheran Education Australia
(7 February) - Online Together (SA–NT District)
(7 February)
- TEAROOMS AND SHOP WORKERS
Hermannsburg Historic Precinct, Hermannsburg NT - LUTHER HEIGHTS OPERATIONS LEAD
Luther Heights Youth Camp
Coolum Beach Qld
Full-time - 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
- COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT OF LUTHERAN MEDIA
- 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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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Hermannsburg, NT
> Tearooms supervisor
> Tearooms attendants
> Gift shop attendant
> Shop assistant
Hermannsburg is an Aboriginal community
130 kilometres west of Alice Springs,
where Finke River Mission operates a store
and historic precinct.
Contact: Wayne Beven, 08 8952 4666;
wayne.b@finkerivermission.org.au
www.hermannsburg.com.au
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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