No images? Click here To share this eNews with your congregation, copy this link into your print or online bulletin http://lcaenews.online/200818 This afternoon Dr Nigel Long, Secretary of the Church, distributed to the church the report of the General Church Board and College of Bishops about the division within the LCANZ over the ordination of women and men. Their report presents three possible scenarios for the LCANZ, and each one is assessed against a number of criteria, including church unity, confessional and biblical identity/integrity, and the impact on gospel proclamation. The report is now available for church members to read and discuss. Read more ALWS 70TH ANNIVERSARY EVENTS CANCELLED COVID-19 infection risks, border restrictions and ongoing uncertainty have forced the cancellation of thanksgiving events scheduled in October to mark 70 years of service through Australian Lutheran World Service. Read more 'PRAY FOR VICTORIA' SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGNWe want everyone in Victoria to know that we are praying for them as they struggle through Stages 3 and 4 lockdown. So we've launched a PRAY FOR VICTORIA social media campaign and are posting encouraging messages for Victorians on LCA Facebook. Read more LAST WEEK (16 AUGUST) Share the story. Multiply the joy. Be an encourager. Planning for the 2021 Convention of General Synod is well underway. Parishes should be electing their delegates soon. The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission has provided guidelines for conducting online meetings, which will assist parishes that are unable to meet face to face. View or download the guidelines. Bear in mind there might be some state or territory variations. Your District Office will be able to help you. Read more REGISTRATION FOR PASSWORD RECOVERY As announced in a special edition of LCA eNews on 9 July, LCA IT has introduced the compulsory registration for password recovery for everyone who has access to the LCA portal. If you have not yet registered, you should do this now. Otherwise, you will need to do this when you next log in. You will find the instructions in the 9 July eNews. ONLINE NEWS ENEWS LCA eNews Special Edition (Report on Ordination of Women) 18 August OFFICE AND BOOKINGS MANAGER MAINTENANCE MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT WORKER PASTOR FOR NEW AND RENEWING CHURCHES COMMITTEE FOR NEW AND RENEWING CHURCHES COMMITTEE FOR MINISTRY WITH THE AGEING BOARD FOR EVENTIDE LUTHERAN HOMES AND HAMILTON VILLAGE BOARD FOR FULLARTON LUTHERAN HOMES LUTHERAN AGED CARE ALBURY BOARD OF DIRECTORS Congregations and agencies of the LCA/NZ may advertise events or programs for a fee of $80 for one eNews bulletin or and $100 for two. 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 JOHN'S TAPLAN SA CLOSING SERVICE ENTRY-LEVEL JOB OPPORTUNITY 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 |