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9 July 2024
If your congregation has a local mission idea that needs financial support to become a reality, then the LCANZ’s new Local Mission Fund may be the answer to your prayers. Launched on 2 July 2024, the fund is now open for expressions of interest and applications for funding from congregations, districts and agencies. A total of $400,000 is being made available annually, with several seed project funding grants of up to $10,000 each year and a number of major project (Local Mission Fund) grants of up to $100,000 each. Read more
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Supported by the LCANZ's College of Bishops, Australian Lutheran College has developed a one-off accelerated ministry pathway to prepare candidates aged 40 to 55 for possible ordination as general ministry pastors in 2027. The course will involve two years of intensive study and fieldwork, followed by an in-service transition period. Read more
Less than three months to go until General Synod! Are you praying for our church - for hope in God's power to heal and renew us? Check out the Pastoral Care Resources on the theme of 'hope'. Include them in your worship materials, gatherings and mail-outs. Resources are also integrated into July's Worship Planning Page.
FRAMEWORK BEING FURTHER REFINED
At its June meeting, the LCANZ's General Church Board (GCB) and College of Bishops (CoB) resolved to remove the Conference component from the Way Forward proposed framework. The decision was made after hearing the concerns of church members about the Conference. The Way Forward team continues to refine the framework, for presentation to the July meeting of GCB/CoB, when it is anticipated that it will be finalised and approved for publication in the General Synod Book of Reports.
FACE-TO-FACE GATHERINGS A CHANCE TO ENGAGE
The Way Forward project is now in its final phase – Preparation and Prayer – which will run until General Synod in early October. Members are invited to prepare for General Synod by coming together in a setting of prayer and worship. You will be able to ask questions about the Way Forward Framework and discuss it with others.
Contact your District Office for more information and to register for an event.
Synod delegate updates
The LCANZ's Synod Planning Team thanks those congregations who have submitted details of their delegate for this synodical period, however, there are still a number outstanding. Please contact synod@lca.org.au to confirm your delegate or if you are unsure whether details have been supplied. All those who will attend General Synod – including delegates, visitors, volunteers and others – will be invited to confirm their attendance in the next few weeks. Stay 'tuned' for more details.
It's not too late to nominate!
If you have been considering nominating to serve on an LCANZ board, council, commission or committee, it's not too late. Current members of governing bodies who wish to be considered for reappointment also need to nominate. The nomination form, frequently asked questions and the relevant terms of reference for governing bodies are available through the governing and advisory bodies list on the LCA website nominations page at www.lca.org.au/nominations.
Please send your completed nomination form to nominations@lca.org.au
- LCA Vic Tas District eNews (26 June)
- ALC June eNews (27 June)
- Way Forward eNews (1 July)
- Local Mission Fund eNews (2 July)
- Queensland eNews (3 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: pmvih@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: 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
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