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.
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.
