No images? Click here To share this eNews with your congregation, copy this link into your print or online bulletin http://lcaenews.online/230919 Lutheran artists from across Australia have prepared and shared a visual feast for the senses in this year’s LCANZ Simultaneous Art Exhibition. Exhibitions were held last month in a variety of settings, including an office foyer, a studio gallery, a Lutheran school and at least seven churches. Read more Our LCANZ bishops are calling the people of the church to set aside Sunday 8 October for a churchwide day of prayer focusing on the unity of the church. This is a significant day as it is just a year from the 2024 Convention of General Synod. Promotion resources are available on our Call to Prayer webpage. Everyone can see that there are not as many young people in our congregations as there used to be. However, there are still many young people in our church who are passionate about Jesus and eager to serve him. We only need to encourage them to be involved and open up ways for them to use their gifts. Help LCANZ Local Mission raise $50,000 so Grow Leadership can continue to develop future leaders. To donate to the Local Mission appeal, click on the link below or look for the appeal letters at your congregation. Three decades ago, at a Lutheran church in South Australia, Ryan Williams was sexually abused – while his parents were chatting with other adults after worship. Ryan explains what happened, why it often takes so long for survivors to talk about their abuse, and why it’s so important to bring what happens in the darkness into the light. Listen to the podcast. Lutheran Tract Mission (LTM) has many new resources available to view and order. As well as text cards, leaflets, activity books, postcards, bookmarks and stickers with Advent and Christmas themes, LTM has produced Mission-Edge Tracts designed for 20 to 40-year-olds and others exploring Christianity. Go to www.ltm.org.au ONLINE NEWS ENEWS CATCHUP » » » Professional Standards 15 September PODCASTS CATCHUP » » »
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