No images? Click here LCA eNews on holidays LCA eNews will be taking a break for a little while. We'll be back on Wednesday 5 February 2020. LCA/NZ welcomes seven new pastorsSeven Australian Lutheran College graduates have joined the ranks of pastors of the Lutheran Church of Australia this week. Read the story Doctorate awarded to Robin MannLutheran songwriter and pastoral musician Robin Mann has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree by the University of Divinity. Read the story Heaven welcomes home a championIan (Watto) Watson, founder of the ‘Shed Happens’ movement, died on 5 December. ‘Every bloke’s a champion!’ was coined by Ian as a rallying encouragement to men to be all that God called them to be. Read the story Church leaders meet about international membershipLCA leaders held initial conversations with representatives of two international Lutheran bodies last month, in response to General Synod’s resolution that the church investigates applying for full membership of Lutheran World Federation and the International Lutheran Council. Read the story In Memoriam PASTOR RONALD WILKSCH (25/8/1938–8/12/2019) 10 DECEMBER Share the story. Multiply the joy. Be an encourager. Victorian Lutheran school sings on the international stage Click the image to see the Sunshine Christian School Choir singing for the LWF Advent and Christmas Hymns series (on LCA Facebook). Click here to see the Advent hymn videos from around the world. THANK YOU for promoting in your congregations and communities these events, services and opportunities. To copy any of the promos in this eNews, click on the image, right-click and select 'Save image as ... ' or 'Save picture as ...' You can also download bulletin-ready promos and PowerPoint slides from the LCA website. ENEWS CATCHUP » » »District Voices (Vic–Tas District) 11 December http://lcaenews.online/191211 Review of the LCA' s Ecclesiastical Discipline, Adjudication and Appeals Provisions, Policies and ProcessesCALL FOR SUBMISSIONS The review team is now calling for submissions in relation to provisions, policies and processes for:(1) Ecclesiastical Discipline, Adjudication and Appeals Submissions are to be made to kim.baumeler@lca.org.au and are to be received by 5.00 pm on 31 January 2020. Submissions will be viewed only by the review team. They will be kept confidential, and the identities of those making submissions will not be disclosed beyond the review team. The submission document and background information are available at www.lca.org.au/edaa-review Employment OpportunitiesOFFICE ADMINISTRATOR OFFICE & BOOKINGS MANAGER ADVISOR TO THE PROJECT OFFICE MANAGER OF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICER FOR DIGITAL DATA MANAGEMENT PASTORAL CARE COORDINATOR ClassifiedsCongregations and agencies of the LCA/NZ may advertise events or programs for a flat fee of $60. We can accept up to 40 words. Contact LCA Communications for more information. Multi-media deals with The Lutheran are also available; contact the editor. St Paul's Box Hill Vic You are receiving this email because you are a pastor or lay leader of the LCA/NZ, or you have signed up to receive it, or have indicated to us you wish to receive it. To subscribe to other LCA eNews, click here. To unsubscribe from this list, click here. (Note that pastors in active service and some lay leaders are required to remain subscribed to this eNews, as it relates to their role.) To change your email address, click here. 197 Archer Street North Adelaide SA 5006 |