Apr2024
National Reconciliation Week 27 May – 3 June 2024
National Reconciliation Week begins on May 27. The theme for 2024 is Now More than Ever, encourages all Australians to be a voice for reconciliation in tangible ways in our everyday lives – where we live, work and socialise. For more information, click here. Some prayer points will be included in the June 2 (Pentecost… Read more
Mar2024
NEW! Easter Vigil Resources
This year we have prepared a range of resources to support congregations wishing to hold Easter Vigils on the Saturday of Holy Week. The resources, which can be found under Easter in the Seasonal Resources, include a fully stocked service order in Word and PPT, service orders for services with and without Holy Communion (with… Read more
Aug2023
Lectionary Calendars for Year B 2023-2024 and Year C 2024-2025 now available
The lectionary calendars for Year B 2023-2024 and for Year C 2024-2025 have now been uploaded. These planning calendars include the dates and readings for each Sunday of the church year, along with the details of all festivals. Many thanks to GROW Ministries for their assistance. You can find the calendars in Planning Ahead, and… Read more
Feb2022
Christian Care Sunday Calendar
The Committee for Care Ministries has released a perpetual yearly planner showing Sundays which are especially appropriate for congregations wishing to celebrate Christian Care Sunday, as well as other events celebrating those who serve our community and highlighting the needs of the vulnerable in our communities and around the world. Click these links to download… Read more
Oct2021
The Elements of Worship Video Series
The Commission on Worship has created a series of short videos with accompanying fact sheets as a guide to the key elements of worship. They have been prepared with a service preparation focus, but could easily be used in wider teaching. Under each video, you will see a link to a fact sheet, and links… Read more
Aug2021
Why we do the things we do in our Lutheran worship
Grow Ministries and the Commission on Worship have produced an excellent booklet explaining Lutheran Worship. In clear, simple language, each part of the worship service is explained, along with passages from scripture showing the Biblical basis for what we do. Perfect for family discussions, Confirmation classes and for every member of our congregations wanting to… Read more