The LCANZ has a long-standing relationship with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Malaysia (ELCM) through LCA International Mission. One of the ways the ELCM serves its community is through the Women’s Care & Counselling Centre, which supports pregnant women who may be considering abortions or baby-dumping. Those who serve there have shared the story of this life-saving ministry. Read more
Lutheran educators are being invited to delve into the topics of ‘Mission in Lutheran schools and early childhood services’ and ‘Wellbeing through a Christian lens’. These two subjects were the dual themes of the recent live-streamed Lutheran Education Australia (LEA) Ministry Conference. Read more
The Lutheran World Federation Council has elected Estonian theologian Rev Anne Burghardt to be its next General Secretary. She will be the first woman and the first Central-Eastern European to hold this leadership position for the global communion of Lutheran churches. Read more
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Grow Ministries' National Young Adult Forum is an opportunity for young adults to hear about and discuss the issues that our church currently faces and to learn about the functions and decision-making processes of the LCANZ's General Synod. Do you know a young adult you could encourage to attend? Let them know today! Nominations close 10 July 2021.
Register for New Horizons Victoria/Tasmania Conference HERE.
When: Saturday 24 July 2021, 9.00am–12:45pm, online through Zoom and Sunday 25 July 2021, 10.00am–2.00pm, culturally diverse worship followed by lunch and networking.
Where: Calvary Lutheran Church, 1 Oldstead Road, Greensborough Vic
NAIDOC Week 2021 (4–11 July) celebrates the contributions of histories, cultures and achievements of First Nations people to the wider Australian community. Recognising that God dwells among his people, regardless of culture, all Australians are encouraged to learn, acknowledge and likewise celebrate these contributions. Read more on the LCA's Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) website.
Do you love making short movies? Why not share your masterpiece in Lutheran Media's Short Movie Competition? Create an original and engaging video that plays for less than 4 minutes and tells an encouraging and inspiring story. Anyone can enter – individual or group – and there are prizes to be won! Entries close on 3 September 2021. For details, go to Lutheran Media's website.
The July edition of The Lutheran is out now. And more and more members of our Lutheran family are enjoying the convenience of reading it through our new digital edition. Why not join them? You can subscribe today at www.thelutheran.com.au – it's just $30 a year! This month, be blessed by stories about ways in which our everyday decisions are informed by faith and led by Scripture and Jesus' example. There's also a themed Bible study ideal for small groups, faith-life
resources and devotions, LCANZ news and views and our popular regular columns.
The winter edition of Christ in the Centre – the magazine of the LCA's Finke River Mission – is out now. Read or download Christ in the Centre, or download bulletin inserts to share with your congregation.
Australian Lutheran College Research is seeking feedback on the sharing of worship roles between pastors and lay people. Click here to take the survey (closes Monday 12 July 2021).
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EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE CHURCH
LCA Churchwide Office, North Adelaide SA
Full-time
BOOKING AND OFFICE MANAGER
Luther Heights Youth Camp, Coolum Beach Qld, full-time
MISSION SUPPORT ADMINISTRATOR
St Petri Lutheran Church, Nuriootpa SA
0.8–1.00 FTE
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MISSION SUPPORT ADMINISTRATOR (0.8–1.0 FTE)
Seeking a mission-orientated Christian,
skilled in administration, communication,
finance and compliance.
Details: 08 8562 1011; admin@stpetri.org.au
Applications to chair@stpetri.org.au
or 21 Second Street, Nuriootpa SA 5355,
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