No images? Click here To share this eNews with your congregation, copy this link into your print or online bulletin http://lcaenews.online/200512 Bishop urges LCA to work towards ‘wholeness of life and community’In the lead-up to Australia’s National Reconciliation Week, 27 May to 3 June, the LCA has released a video in which LCA/NZ Bishop John Henderson addresses the importance of developing and implementing an LCA Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). Read the story To coincide with National Reconciliation Week, the LCA is launching the RAP website. You can watch Bishop Henderson’s video message and read the script on the website’s ‘Our Stories’ page. Tomorrow the LCA bishops will be discussing the Australian Government's announcement about relaxing restrictions for churches. A communique to the church will be distributed on Thursday or Friday. The COVID-19 webpage will continue to provide updates as government roadmaps to recovery in the various jurisdictions evolve. 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 LCA Subscriptions or phone 08 8360 7270 for more information. Feeling a bit shaky?Many people in your congregation and community will be experiencing some strong emotions and persistent questions that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to the surface. Some will be feeling that the foundations of their life are shaky. The LCA has produced a video for this season of uncertainty and anxiety, especially for people who might be thinking more deeply about life, God and the things that matter. You are invited to use this video (and the three videos it relates to) to point people to the comfort and assurance we have in the presence and promises of God. Watch or download the video, 'Total Assurance'.
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. LAST WEEK (10 MAY) Share the story. Multiply the joy. Be an encourager. ONLINE NEWS
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