June 2026
Property maintenance
- Plan now for any planting, gardening or repairs that need to be done in spring and organise tradespeople or a working bee
End-of-year finances
- Finalise end-of-year finances
- Arrange for a review or audit (for congregations working with June end-of-financial-year)
Review your constitution
- Is it current and does it still work for your congregation?
First Aid kits
- Service your First Aid kits
Child Safety Standards
- Review Child Safety Standard 5
July 2026
Building and contents insurance
- Review your insurance for the church, manse and any other properties
- Take photos of buildings and contents for insurance purposes and store them securely
Property maintenance
- Follow up on quotes and finalise plans for necessary repairs and maintenance to be undertaken in spring
Finances
- Lodge your BAS for the April to June period (if operating on quarterly BAS returns)
Child Safety
- Submit your Child Safety Standards Safety Plan to your District Office
- Review Child Safety Standard 6
August 2026
Fire safety
- Have your fire extinguishers and other fire equipment been serviced?
- Are there any things you need to do around your properties to get ready for the summer fire season?
Evacuation plans
- Update and publicise your evacuation plans
CCLI
- Complete CCLI quarterly report (if you are using the quarterly reporting model)
Safe Church
- Review volunteer and staff compliance for Safe Church, background checks and referees
Child Safety Standards
- Review Child Safety Standard 7
Name badges
Don't forget your name badge! It's a little thing, but it makes visitors and new members feel so much more comfortable if they don't have to struggle to remember everyone's name. We can help you get that little (but important) part of your welcome sorted.
New Bible study resource
This year The Lutheran is including a pull-out Bible study that is ideal for personal study or for small groups. This is also a great opportunity to encourage your people to check out our brilliant LCANZ magazine and subscribe. Visit The Lutheran webpage.
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Registrations open for women in pastoral ministry gathering
Women discerning a call to pastoral ministry, preparing for ordination or serving as pastors are invited to gather this September for a time of encouragement, worship and shared fellowship. Registrations are now open for the 2026 Gathering of Women in Pastoral Ministry.
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Thank you for supporting our church
Thank you to parishes who have paid the LCA Funds Levy invoice for this year. This annual levy supports the work of the LCANZ, including pastors and their families.
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Survey helps guide mission and ministry planning
LCA congregations in Australia are invited to take part in the five-yearly National Church Life Survey. The LCA has participated since the survey began and fully funds participation, meaning there is no financial cost for parishes or congregations.
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Local Mission Fund 2027 grants now open
Across the LCA, congregations are discovering new ways to serve their communities and share the hope of Christ. Expressions of interest are now open for the 2027 Local Mission Fund grants, with applications closing on 20 August 2026.
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Safe Church training: easier than you think
Safe Church training can sometimes feel like yet another item on a long to-do list. But for Lorraine, who recently completed the training online, the experience was simpler and more informative than she expected.
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