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Oct2021

First-ever online General Synod sessions run smoothly

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The first-ever online sessions of a Convention of LCA General Synod have run smoothly overall, thanks to the diligent pre-Synod work done by most delegates.

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27
Jul2021

Blessed by mission connections

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Supporting LCANZ members serving in mission overseas is easier than ever, with LCA International Mission offering opportunities to connect with them via internet conferencing.

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20
Jul2021

GPC meets online for first time

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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.

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01
Apr2021

Witnessing over the airwaves

by Helen Beringen

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Being called a ‘Ham’ may not be too flattering for most people, but for Western Australian retiree John Stephens it is a badge of honour. That’s because the 85-year-old has been a ‘Ham’ for most of his life – an amateur radio operator that is.

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24
Nov2020

Nostril dramas: How stray hairs can derail online worship ministry

by Jonathan Krause

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When COVID-19 put a temporary halt to public worship, congregations were challenged to put a new emphasis on offering online worship. Many different people take part in the presentation of worship and are filmed in their homes, close-up. That’s where nostril hairs are important.

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03
Nov2020

Embracing change for his kingdom

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Like many churches, Mawson Lakes Community Church in Adelaide’s north has undergone dramatic shifts in its ministries during COVID-19. But rather than looking to return to ‘normal’, members are embracing sustainable change.

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