Sep2020
Lockdown cocoon produces butterfly beauty
by Megan James
Intergenerational ministry is a priority for members of St Mark’s Lutheran Church Dalby in Queensland, so during COVID-19 church closures, they embraced new opportunities to engage all generations in their worship and activities.
Aug2020
Sustaining worship in challenging times
In partnership with the LCA SA–NT District’s mission department, Australian Lutheran College (ALC) is conducting a research/training project in worship design and leadership, supported by an LLL mission grant.
May2020
God’s mysterious ways
by David Spanagel
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new generation of people has been stepping up to participate in sharing worship with the people of Hope Vale in Far North Queensland and beyond.
Apr2020
LCA/NZ members rally to worship and care
LCA/NZ members have ‘risen to the occasion’ amid unprecedented community restrictions due to the COVID-19 crisis, say the church bishops.
Mar2020
Hymnbooks with Supplement needed
The LCA/NZ’s Commission on Worship is calling for donations of second-hand, good-quality copies of the combined Lutheran Hymnal with Supplement for use by Australian Lutheran College among others.
Mar2020
Coronavirus update for LCA/NZ members
As you will be aware from media reports, the Australian and New Zealand governments are taking action to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) around the two nations.
Mar2020
New worship planning help
The Worship Planning Page from the LCA/NZ’s Commission on Worship features a number of new resources to take the stress out of service preparation.
Jan2020
‘Comfort, comfort’: Robin Mann writes two fire verses
Lutheran songwriter Dr Robin Mann has written two new verses for ‘Comfort, comfort’ for use free of charge by congregations and communities during this terrible fire season.
Nov2019
Worship planning resource launched
The new Worship Planning Page from the LCA’s Commission on Worship (CoW) is up and running. It is designed to serve and equip anyone involved with the preparation of worship services within the LCA/NZ.
Sep2019
Survey results lead to improved worship planning resources
The Commission on Worship is undertaking a major review and update of resources for congregations, particularly for pastors and lay people who prepare and lead worship.
