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LUTHERAN FOUNDATIONS THESES OF AGREEMENT LCA CONSTITUTION LOGO & TAGLINE DOCTRINAL STATEMENTS & THEOLOGICAL OPINIONS WORSHIP LCA POLICIES & STANDARDS OF ETHICAL BEHAVIOUR GOVERNANCE & ADMINISTRATION
LUTHERAN FOUNDATIONS

Lutherans worldwide believe that the Lutheran Confessions, contained in the Book of Concord of 1580, are true expositions of the word of God. These documents are:

  • the three ecumenical creeds (confessed by Christians around the world): the Apostles' Creed, the Nicene Creed and the Athanasian Creed
  • the Augsburg Confession
  • the Apology of the Augsburg Confession
  • the Smalcald Articles
  • the Small Catechism of Luther
  • the Large Catechism of Luther
  • the Formula of Concord.
THESES OF AGREEMENT

Theses of Agreement

  • Title and Contents
  • Principles Governing Church Fellowship
  • Joint Prayer and Worship
  • Conversion
  • Election
  • The Church
  • Office of the Ministry
  • Eschatological Matters
  • Scripture and Inspiration
  • Lutheran Confessions
  • Appendix to the Thesis of Agreement
  • The Status of the Theses of Agreement and Other Doctrinal Statements
  • The Permanent Status of the Theses of Agreement
  • Document of Union
LCA CONSTITUTION

LCA Constitution

The LCA Constitution was adopted by the closing conventions of the United Evangelical Lutheran Church in Australia (27–28 October 1966) and the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Australia (27–28 October 1966), and by the Constituting Convention of the Lutheran Church of Australia (29 October 1966). All congregations of the LCA adhere to the LCA Constitution.

  • LCA Constitution and By-Laws (PDF download)
    (including the Constitution of the Districts and Part A of the Districts)
  • LCA Model Constitution for a Congregation (incorporated) (PDF download)
  • A Model Parish Constitution (incorporated) (PDF download)
    For a model constitution that is specific to the requirements of the regulatory authority in your geographic location, please contact your district administrator.
LOGO & TAGLINE

  • LCA logo – visit the Logo page for guidelines and downloads
  • Where Love Comes to Life – background statement
DOCTRINAL STATEMENTS & THEOLOGICAL OPINIONS

From time to time the Commission on Theology and Inter-Church Relations (CTICR) researches and produces Doctrinal Statements and Theological Opinions (DSTOs) and other resources on behalf of the LCA. Many of these are available for download from the CTICR page.

WORSHIP


Weekly worship planning – everything worship planners need Sunday by Sunday, all in one place. Visit the page.


Worship resources – visit the Commission on Worship page or click on the links below

  • Sunday by Sunday (LCA Worship Resources)
  • Seasonal Helps and Lectionary Readings
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  • Approved Worship Services

Learn more about worship – visit the Commission on Worship page or click on the links below.

  • Commission on Worship Statements
  • Biblical and Theological Resources
  • Worship Q&A
  • 'Rhythms of Grace' – an eight-part series about liturgy

Live stream worship and DVDs – visit the Commission on Worship page or click on the links below

  • Live stream worship from St Michael's, Hahndorf SA
  • Worship service DVDs

Visual arts – visit the page


LCA POLICIES & STANDARDS OF ETHICAL BEHAVIOUR

Visit the page for LCA Professional Standards Department or click on the links below.


LCA Standards of Ethical Behaviour

  • LCA brochure
  • LCNZ brochure
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LCA policies

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GOVERNANCE & ADMINISTRATION

LCA 'Our Direction 2018–2024' approved for immediate implementation by General Convention of Synod 2018

  • LCA 'Our Direction 2018–2024'  web/screen│print

LCA Governance Framework

approved by General Church Board 2020

  • LCA Governance Framework web/screen│print (4.5 MB)

LCA Governance Policy

  • LCA Governance Policy PDF

Governance Handbook for Parishes and Congregations

working document, December 2015

  • Governance Handbook for Parishes and Congregations PDF

External Conduct Standards

  • External Conduct Standards webpage

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