Other Resources
Seasonal Resources
Find resources for Advent and Christmas, Lent, Easter, Season of Creation, Season of Prayer, Harvest Thanksgiving, Christian Care Sunday, Reconciliation Week, Reformation and Times of Crisis and Natural Disaster, here.
Worship & Theology
Lectionary Resources
A lectionary is a list of Bible readings for each day or week for a period of time. The Revised Common Lectionary (RCL) is used by many denominations including the Lutheran Church of Australia.
It is a three-year cycle of readings. The years are designated A, B, or C. Each yearly cycle begins on the first Sunday of Advent. All the resources on the Worship Planning Page are based on the RCL.
You can find Lectionary Calendars, Daily Readings, Festivals and more until 2038, below.
Liturgical Resources
Lutherans usually follow a 'liturgy' (a fixed order of worship). Using an order of worship ensures that the proper balance and emphasis is given to the most important elements of worship.
Biblical Resources
The Commission on Worship and other scholars have written extensively on the biblical and theological underpinnings of our worship. These continue to inform and guide the church in its practice.
Cross-Cultural Resources
These resources have been prepared by the Committee of Cross Cultural Ministry drawing upon their collective wisdom and experience in this area. It is as an invitation for you to look at your context, to ask yourself how you can serve your members in more culturally appropriate ways, and how you can bring the gospel to people from the rich variety of cultural backgrounds in our wider community.
Arts Resources
The Visual Arts team aims to promote a deeper understanding of the relationship between visual arts and worship. It also aims to encourage the use of visual arts in worship through initiating activities throughout the church and by acting as a resource for questions relating to this area.
Intergenerational Resources
Grow Ministries has a range of equipping sheets and resources for children and young people in your congregation. Visit their website below.
Copyright
Copyright is an important issue for all congregations. There have been significant changes in copyright laws and licensing organizations in the last few years. Please make sure you read the following copyright guidelines carefully to ensure that your congregation is fully compliant.
