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      The Lutheran Church is the largest Protestant church in the world, with over 70 million members. This website tells the story of Australian and New Zealand Lutherans, following Jesus Christ – where love comes to life. Whoever you are, whatever your story, you're welcome here with us.
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There's a lot happening in the Lutheran church in Australia and New Zealand – in mission, ministry, governance and administration. Click on the accordion tabs below to find everything you need to do your important work. And if can't find what you're looking for, please email us.

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  • See the Homepage for an overview of what's new and what's happening
  • LCA Notice Board – bulletin inserts and PowerPoint slides
  • Story of the Week – printable bulletin inserts, plus a video clip
  • News and Feature Stories
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  • The Lutheran – preview latest edition
  • LCA eNews – subscription page for all lists (recommended for leaders: LCA eNews, Heartland, LCA Notice Board, plus your district eNews)
  • Story of the Week
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  • Weekly worship planning – everything worship leaders need to plan worship, Sunday by Sunday
  • Live stream worship and DVDs
  • Daily Devotion
  • LCA International Mission monthly prayer calendar
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  • Overview of projects, events, consultations and dialogues
  • Constitution Review – review of the LCA Constitution
  • Reconciliation Action Plan – an RAP provides a framework for the LCA to realise its vision for hearing, recognising and supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
  • Ecclesiastical Adjudication Discipline and Appeals Review – review of the LCA’s overall Ecclesiastical Discipline Adjudication and Appeals provisions, policies and processes
  • Lutheran Aged-Care and Community Services Governance – for everyone involved in providing these services
  • Longest Lutheran Lunch – October each year (or whenever it suits you)
  • SENT Evangelism Conference
  • LCA Standards of Ethical Behaviour Workshops and Webinars – ongoing
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  • LCA Standards of Ethical Behaviour, workshops and webinars – required for all congregational leaders, recommended for members
  • Congregational Leadership Training – for chairpersons, secretaries and treasurers, plus all interested members
  • Child Youth & Family Ministry – training and resources for growing faith at home, from LCA Grow Ministries
  • Renew Mission Life – training and resources for local mission
  • SENT – evangelism training and resources
  • Ministry with the Ageing
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  • Governance & Administration – see next section
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  • LCA Strategic Direction 2018–2024
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Office of the Bishop – pastoral oversight, public theology, plus:

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Local Mission

  • Child, Youth & Family Ministry (Grow Ministries) – training, workshops and resources
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