Sep2023
Way Forward Call to Prayer 8 October
Bishops call for day of prayer, church unity Our LCANZ bishops are calling the people of the Church to set aside Sunday 8 October for a churchwide day of prayer focusing on the unity of the church. This is a significant day as it is just one year from the 2024 Convention of General Synod…. 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
Aug2023
Season of Prayer 10-24 September 2023
Season of Prayer 2023 In Luke 10, as Jesus sends out 72 local missionaries, he tells them, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few. So pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out harvest workers into his harvest fields’. From 10 to 24 September 2023, congregations of the LCANZ are being… Read more
Jul2023
Season of Creation Worship Resources
The Commission on Worship, in collaboration with Lutheran Earth Care Australia and New Zealand, are pleased to launch new Season of Creation worship resources. Congregations are encouraged to begin this season of prayer and action for the environment with a service on 3 September. The Season of Creation is an ecumenical response to the environmental… Read more
Feb2023
NEW LCA Prayer Points Page
I call on you, my God, for you will answer me; turn your ear to me and hear my prayer (Psalm 17:6). Prayer is a central element of our faith lives, as we bring our prayers and petitions before God with thanksgiving, and listen to Him. There are so many events and issues facing our… Read more
Feb2022
Christian Care Calendar for 2023
The Committee for Care Ministries has released a handy yearly planner for 2023 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… Read more
Jan2022
Harvest Thanksgiving Resources 2023 now available!
Harvest Thanksgiving Resources for Year A are now available on the Seasonal Resources page here.
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
Jun2021
UPDATE: Sustainable Use of Communion and Other Materials in Worship
In line with previous Church resolutions (2013 Convention of Synod) with its direction that we should act to protect Earth’s resources through the sustainable use and recycling of communion and other materials, the Commission on Worship offers the following suggestions: • Biodegradable individual cups are now available from Australian Christian Resources. • Congregations are encouraged… Read more
