Jun2023
New resource on copyright for music videos and tracks
With many congregations wishing to include music videos in their worship services (including livestreaming), the Commission on Worship has produced a new information sheet on how to manage the copyright issues surrounding music videos.
May2023
Calling all composers and songwriters!
The LCANZ’s Commission on Worship (CoW) is running a new music project and administration coordinator Libby Krahling says CoW is looking for music in any style which is suitable for use in worship.
Nov2021
‘Day of celebration’ as cultures come together
It was a ‘day of celebration’ for members of Bethlehem Lutheran congregation at Morley in suburban Perth recently, when a visiting Sudanese community choir swelled their numbers and shared African hymns and songs during worship.
Mar2021
Community TV worship broadcasts feedback needed
Did you watch Lutheran worship services on community TV stations Channel 44 in South Australia or Channel 31 in Victoria in 2020? If so, the worship committee of St John’s Lutheran Church Unley wants to hear from you.
Feb2021
Dec2020
Christmas without all the trimmings
For many churches around the LCA/NZ, COVID-19 gathering and health restrictions may mean they are unable to host the large Christmas services or be involved in the big community events they usually do. Instead, faith communities have come up with new and innovative ways to worship.
Nov2020
Nostril dramas: How stray hairs can derail online worship ministry
by Jonathan Krause
When COVID-19 put a temporary halt to public worship, congregations were challenged to put a new emphasis on offering online worship. Many different people take part in the presentation of worship and are filmed in their homes, close-up. That’s where nostril hairs are important.
Oct2020
Worship resources mark NAIDOC Week
To mark NAIDOC Week (8–15 November), the LCA’s Reconciliation Action Plan office has produced worship and devotional resources, which are endorsed by the LCA’s Commission on Worship.
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.
