No images? Click here To share this eNews with your congregation, copy this link into your print or online bulletin http://lcaenews.online/200915 The LCA/NZ has released an interim report detailing the vision, recommendations and principles for a new constitutional framework for the church, along with church member feedback on the current constitution. Links to the interim report have been sent to all pastors, congregation chairs and 2018 General Synod delegates. You can also find out more about this review and read both volumes of the interim report on the Constitution Review webpage. Please provide your feedback on the report and its recommendations,
along with any ideas you have about updating the LCA/NZ constitution, to your local district. Contact details are on the Constitution Review webpage. RAP on its way to you The LCA's Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) has been officially endorsed by General Church Board and Reconciliation Australia (read the story). RAP documents and posters were posted last week. Keep a lookout for them at your congregation or ministry space. You can read the document on the RAP website. Sustaining worship in challenging timesHow can congregations sustain regular worship during a lengthy vacancy or in a multi-point parish? This is the focus of a research project conducted by Australian Lutheran College in partnership with the SA–NT District’s mission department. Read more District name to include ACT The NSW District is acknowledging the ACT in its new name: NSW and ACT District. The District will be rolling out its new name, logo and branding over the coming weeks. Time to elect General Synod delegates With AGMs coming up soon, remember to elect your parish's delegate for Convention of General Synod, planned for October 2021 in Melbourne. Read more LAST WEEK (13 SEPTEMBER) Share the story. Multiply the joy. Be an encourager. The National Council of Churches Australia is inviting Christians across the nation to join in a special time of prayer and fasting regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. The invitation says, 'we are praying for "times of refreshing" and for the "healing of the land"'. Read more on the Commission on Worship website. Life is a precious gift and the September edition of The Lutheran challenges us to see every life – every person – as God does and to love them as Jesus does. Subscribe today by calling 08 8360 7270, go to www.thelutheran.com.au or email lutheransubs@lca.org.au ONLINE NEWS
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