With thanks for the invaluable work of Australian Lutheran College, the Professional Standards Department is excited to announce that the Safe Church Level 1 training is now available to access online. We had initially intended that the online training was to be an alternative option for those in the church who were unable to attend a face-to-face Safe Church Level 1 workshop. However, given that we are unable to run face-to-face workshops while social distancing measures are in place, it is a great blessing
that this resource has been launched. For details of who needs to complete Safe Church training, registration links and other relevant information, please visit the PSD Training page and click here to see the Safe Church Training presentation by Emma Graetz of Australian Lutheran College at this year’s Coordinator Network Day.
REV DR JOHN (JOE) GERHARD STRELAN
10/11/1936 – 25/4/2020
Ordained 17/1/1960; served Wangaratta Vic (1960–1962); Menyamya PNG (1962–1965); Martin Luther Seminary PNG (1966–1984); Neuendettelsau Germany (1984–1985); Luther Seminary SA (1985–1997); Concordia Seminary Edmonton Canada (1992); Darwin NT (1993); Port Macquarie NSW (1998–2000); Concordia Seminary Edmonton Canada (2000–2001); LCA Vice President (1987–2000); retired 31 December 2001; died 25 April 2020 (Tweed Heads NSW); mourned by wife Bronwyn, children John and Tresma, Peter and Wendy, Kylie and Joshua, Luana and Victor and families
The LCA’s Commission for Social and Bioethical Questions (CSBQ) is calling for nominations for a new committee, Lutheran Earth Care Australia and New Zealand (LECANZ). One pastor and four lay people are required. Members in the 18-35 age bracket are especially encouraged to apply. Click here for full details.
The Lutheran is giving congregations and individuals the option to buy short-term gift subscriptions to help isolated members feel connected during this period of isolation. Australia: $15 for 3 months; $28 for 6 months. New Zealand: $17 for 3 months; $30 for 6 months. Contact the editor, Lisa McIntosh, for more information.
Here's an opportunity that doesn't come along very often. You can have your say about the LCA/NZ Constitution by participating in a churchwide survey or by making a submission. Visit the Constitution Review page before submitting your review response. But be quick. The survey closes on 31 May.
It's not too early to be electing your delegates for Convention of General Synod 2021.
With many people being confined to their homes for weeks or months, there's no more important time to be ensuring our most vulnerable people are safe. These links provide helpful resources.
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