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Book of Reports
As Congregations and Parishes hold annual AGMs, you are requested to forward a copy of the AGM Book of Reports to District Office, along with a list of Office Bearers, as soon as is practical.
Email Keryn Middelmann at District Office.
Thanks to those who have already sent in Books of Reports for their last AGM.
2024 Statistical Reporting in LAMP 2
Congregations/Parishes are requested to complete their statistics for 2024 by the end of February. Statistics can be entered into LAMP 2 via the LCA Portal. Contact the District Office for assistance if needed.
Read more HERE
Latest News and Features
Theological Foundations – LCA Child Safety Standard 8
This month we consider how we manage risk in our congregational life. This is for all ministry areas, but here we are specifically thinking about how it relates to our… Read more
Ash Wednesday
At our Ash Wednesday services, we hear an Old Testament reading from the prophet Joel: “Blow the trumpet in Zion; sound the alarm on my holy mountain! … the day… Read more
Summer Camp 2026
LYV’s “Summer Camp 2026” was an incredible week filled with fun, faith, and fellowship. This year, 43 campers and 21 leaders/personnel gathered at Araluen Lutheran Camp in Anglesea during the… Read more
The Lutheran Church of Australia (LCA) is committed to providing a safe church environment for children and young people. The LCA acknowledges that children are a precious gift from God, with special vulnerabilities, that they require nourishment and nurture in their spiritual development and that they are to be protected from all forms of abuse. The LCA also affirms that it has no tolerance for child abuse and that all its people have an important responsibility to care for children and to keep them safe. The way we care for children reflects our genuineness of faith. It is also a reflection of God’s love and his divine protection.
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2026 NCLS
The LCA Vic-Tas District is pleased to let you know that NCLS survey funding has been secured – so your congregation can participate and hear from each other with help from the NCLS at no cost to LCANZ congregations.
The NCLS have recently posted some details to your congregation and we’d absolutely encourage you to read the information and commit to doing the survey.
An information flyer is here:
lca.box.com/shared/static/2n1pa28hjnt2sn1rxz19r9mgtj1k1i5i.pdf
There are also information sessions over the next week or so, if you’d rather listen than read yourself – they can tell you more about it! Register via the link below:
Mental Health Training
When: 20 & 21 April 2026
Where: Wantirna (Melbourne)
To Register, email: marcel@awarenesscentre.com.au
Cost: $300 (for 2 days) – invoiced or paid on the day
(If needed, contact V-T District Office to request assistance with funding - admin.vic@lca.org.au)
Excellent training for ministers, supervisors, pastoral carers, chaplains, counsellors and spiritual Directors.
This course teaches participants how to provide initial support to another person who is experiencing a mental health problem or crisis, until professional help is received or the crisis resolves. Participants learn about the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems, how to recognise and respond to an emerging or worsening mental health problem, and the treatments and supports available. It provides a clear boundary.
Trainer: Marcel Koper
Marcel is both a therapist and a supervisor and can answer any curly questions, as well as spiritual based concerns.
As we enter into Holy Week, it's time to prayerfully consider donating to one or more of the ministries included in the District's Lenten Appeal (some are tax-deductible). If you haven't already picked up a brochure at church, you can download a copy here:
lutheranchurchofaustralia.cmail20.com/t/t-l-wtdithk-jiphruhiy-h/
You can donate online, by post or via the offering plate over Easter (see the brochure for details).
For all the quilters out there...and there are a few! 🧵🪡
Bishop Paul Smith has provided a message regarding the conflict in the Middle East, including some prayer points that you are encouraged to include in your prayers in church and at home.
Conflict in the Middle East: a message from Bishop Paul Smith - Lutheran Church of Australia
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LCANZ Bishop Paul Smith has shared a brief prayer guide and worship resources in response to the escalating conflict between Israel, the United States and Iran. Encouraging members to ‘seek peace and pursue it’, Bishop Paul calls the church to pray for leaders, civilians, soldiers and all affect...