No images? Click here To share this eNews with your congregation, copy this link into your print or online bulletin http://lcaenews.online/210720 On 6 July, in a first for the LCANZ’s General Pastors Conference, participants met online for the triennial meeting with a slimmed-down agenda. The conference leaders and IT support team broadcast the conference from the boardroom in the churchwide office in North Adelaide, with 202 pastors logged on from their homes or offices. Some pastors gathered in regional hubs. Read more The LCANZ is seeking to gain knowledge on ways in which religious beliefs and practices are used by some men to perpetrate domestic violence. The research has been commissioned by the church’s Campaign for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence task force. Read more The Right Reverend Lu Guan Hoe is the new bishop of LCANZ overseas partner church Lutheran Church in Singapore (LCS). Bishop Lu, who succeeds Bishop Terry Kee Buck Hwa, was installed as the third bishop of the LCS on 26 June. Established in 1997, the LCS has established missions in China, Mongolia, Thailand and Cambodia. Read more CONVENTION OF GENERAL SYNOD 2021–22 The General Church Board has confirmed that the online sessions (2021) of Convention of General Synod will be held on Friday and Saturday 1–2 October. A worship service will be streamed on Sunday 3 October from St John’s Unley SA. Further details about this service will be communicated in due course. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR DELEGATES Delegates should note that they will need to use their LCA email address (not their private email address) to access and participate in the online sessions, including voting. (Pastors and chairpersons, please check in with your delegates to ensure that they have access to and are regularly checking their LCA email inbox. If not, they should urgently contact LCA IT Services for assistance at itsupport@lca.org.au or on 08 8267 7380.) Share the story. Multiply the joy. Be an encourager. COVID UPDATES As COVID outbreaks are re-occurring across Australia, LCA districts are gathering information about the impact on congregations. For the latest information, contact your district office via the links below.
NEW HORIZONS CONFERENCE Due to COVID restrictions in Victoria, the New Horizons event (planned for 24–25 July) has been postponed. The Cross-Cultural and New & Renewing Churches teams are busy working on options to deliver the event and will provide information when it is available. CHURCH@HOME RESOURCESIn light of current and emerging COVID-related restrictions on public gatherings, including worship, the Commission on Worship has reactivated its Church@Home resources. You can find them on the Worship Planning Page.ENEWS CATCHUP » » » Professional Standards 15 July Queensland District 14 July EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE CHURCH VET DEVELOPMENT OFFICER TREASURY MANAGER MISSION SUPPORT ADMINISTRATOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS WORKER CREDIT MANAGER Congregations and agencies of the LCANZ 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. TANDARA LUTHERAN CAMP TRAINEESHIP 2022 You are receiving this email because you are a pastor or lay leader of the LCANZ, 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 |