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.
Sep2018
Shaping Convention worship … a joint task with pastoral heart
One of the LCA’s Commission on Worship’s roles is to work under the College of Bishops to coordinate the worship life of the triennial Convention of Synod, which will be held next month in Sydney.
Sep2016
Commission on Worship 50th Anniversary worship resources
Congregations are encouraged to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Lutheran Church of Australia with a special service of thanksgiving. Sunday 30 October 2016 has been suggested as an appropriate day to mark the occasion, but you may choose another date to suit your local needs. The Commission on Worship (CoW) has put together resources… Read more
Aug2016
Partnership starts at birth
Churches are recognising the importance of partnering with parents and resourcing faith in the home, as well as the vital role intergenerational relationships and participation in a church community play in growing faith in children.
Jul2016
Worship Q&A
Church worship can be a hot potato for us in the LCA/NZ, as it is in many other denominations. No congregation or pastor is exactly alike in the way they conduct and participate in services. We asked two pastors from the Commission on Worship for their personal responses to some burning questions on the subject…. Read more
Dec2013
Changed – from the inside
RHYTHMS OF GRACE (PART 8 of 8) In the ebb and flow of liturgy, God is at work, whether we hear him or not. This story is also available as a PDF (download). Church has finished. The final blessing has been spoken and now (after the inevitable announcements and perhaps a cup of tea) God’s own… Read more
Nov2013
Celebrating God’s gifts
RHYTHMS OF GRACE (PART 7 of 8) In the ebb and flow of liturgy, God is at work, whether we hear him or not. This story is also available as a PDF (download). In last month’s article on Holy Communion we explored how God relates to us physically, through the flesh of Jesus. This time… Read more
Oct2013
God made flesh
RHYTHMS OF GRACE (PART 6 of 8) In the ebb and flow of liturgy, God is at work, whether we hear him or not. This story is also available as a PDF (download). ‘Take and eat, the body of Christ, given for you’. Cannibalism? superstition? symbolism? The thought that we are eating someone has always… Read more
