Aug2021
New Resource Helps with Funeral Plans
Preparing for my funeral is a new resource developed by the LCANZ’s Committee for Ministry with the Ageing. It is designed to take away some of the stress of preparing a funeral for… Read more
Aug2021
Your congregation’s LCA email address
Did you know that your congregation has an LCA email address that needs to be regularly monitored? This email address is where all communication from the LCA is sent, including… Read more
Aug2021
Are you checking your LCA email address?
Notice from LCA (10 Aug 2021) From 1 November we will no longer send communications to your private address. All messages from Churchwide offices will be sent to your LCA… Read more
Aug2021
Tribute for Lola Paech
In loving memory, daughter Judy Vitale and son Rob Paech share words of their mother, Lola Paech’s life.
Aug2021
Serving the Servants of God
This is my first article to you, and using the vernacular of Bishop-elect Mark last edition (and also at my installation), it is in my new role as a servant to the servant of the servants of God here in Queensland. My actual title is ‘First Assistant Bishop’, but you can also just call me ‘Ben’ J
Aug2021
Christian Care Sunday Resource Launch
God’s love comes to life through care ministries every single day in our Lutheran congregations, aged-care and community services. This year, the LCANZ invites your congregation to celebrate this Christian care by setting aside one Sunday to acknowledge, bless and honour those people.
Aug2021
Replenish Women’s Retreat – the gift of time away
Rachel Schilling gives us a taste of the comfort, beauty and rest to be enjoyed at the Replenish Women’s retreat at Luther Heights, Coolum on September 17-19.
Aug2021
Did You Know?
DID YOU KNOW? Did you know? “From 5 July 2021, it is an offence to fail to protect a child from a sexual offence in an institutional setting.” Did you… Read more
Aug2021
Food for thought on living faithfully and prayerfully in today’s society
In his first article in his new role within the LCAQD, Bishop (elect) Mark Vainikka introduces the theme ‘Living Faithfully and Prayfully’.
Jul2021
Younger delegates take up the call
In 2019, Emeritus Bishop Paul Smith called on congregations to encourage younger delegates to attend the 2020 and 2021 Synods. Of course, COVID-19 put a stop to the 2020 Convention… Read more