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National Church Life Survey
Change of format for General Convention of Synod 2021
Taking into account the extraordinary circumstances relating to COVID-19, the GCB unanimously agreed to hold the 20th regular Convention of General Synod in two parts: an online meeting in early October 2021, which will then be adjourned until the meeting resumes in person at a location to be determined in September or October 2022.
Worship during COVID-19
Victoria is once again operating under different sets of restrictions.
Restrictions on Religion and Ceremonies Metro Melbourne can be found HERE.
Restrictions on Religion and Ceremonies for Regional Victoria can be found HERE.
Ballarat and Greater Geelong, Surf Coast Shire and Mitchell Shire are under lockdown and under the conditions pertaining to Metro Melbourne.
Many congregations offer an online presence via You Tube and other media. Use the LCA 'Find a church' page to find what's on offer.
For metropolitan areas you can watch the St Paul's Box Hill Lutheran service on SBS TV broadcast on Channel 31 broadcasting on Channel 44 - every Friday 1-2pm.
Latest News and Features
22 September 2021 District eVoices
This fortnight’s edition of District eVoices contains a devotion from Pr Matthias Prenzler (District Assistant Bishop) news of the consecration of the new St James Moorabbin Church an update from Pr Brett Kennett regarding the recent New Horizons Conference an update on the recent webinar on the Social Trends and Mission Opportunities some free and… Read more
08 September District eVoices
This edition of District eVoices includes A devotional message from Bishop Lester A reflective bio from Pr Janos Dabasy as he retires from ministry (serving the Hungarian Lutheran Congregation) An introduction to Pr Heath Pukallus (serving Warrnambool) An update on the next step of the sale of District Office Opportunity to hear about Social Trends… Read more
18 August District eVoices
This edition of District eNews includes a devotional message from District Pastor for Service and Witness Gordon Wegener, sharing from District Pastor for Congregational Support Pr Brett Kennett, a Cow!, and some new initiatives from the LCA including LCANZ Christian Care Sunday. As always Prayer Points for the next fortnight and links to LCA and… Read more
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Nothing stops a Lutheran pastor from sharing the gospel.
Pastor Peter Ghalayini (Ringwood Knox parish ringwoodknoxparish.org.au/) was pre recording the service on Wednesday morning when the earthquake hit.
Just after he read the sermon text the tremors began, but after a few moments he was able to continue on, and deliver an excellent message.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuGtnKS8pEk
The sermon text, tremors and sermon take place at about the 19 minute mark.
Free online event. McCrindle Research on Australia's spiritual climate: Church State and the Australian Community.
On Thursday 21st of October 11am in the upcoming free virtual event, McCrindle explore the changing Australian faith and spiritual context in light of COVID-19. They will present the latest insights from national research, demographic analysis and social trends.
Register ad read more www.bigmarker.com/mccrindle/Australia-s-spiritual-climate
We rejoice that after many delays, Rev Mark Vainikka was installed to the role of Queensland Bishop on Sunday 19th of September. Pr Mark is pictured at centre with second Assistant Bishop Nathan Glover on the left and first Assistant Bishop Ben Hentschke on the right.
Consecration in the age of COVID
With an equal mixture of joy and sadness we consecrated the redeveloped St James worship centre on Sunday the 12th of September. Joy at finally arriving at this point after 10 years of planning and strategy then being homeless for just over two years, and sadness from not being able to share it in person with our members and friends. To be able to worship again albeit with a small number of folk in what is a wonderful space was truly a blessing. We are fortunate in that the congregation supported the installation of the technology to make live streaming possible and so we were able to share it digitally. Having spoken to several members since it was well received and they simply cannot wait to see it in person. We are looking forward to that day with much anticipation when that celebration will dispel the sadness.
St James Lutheran Church Moorabbin forms part of the Moorabbin Dandenong multi-site congregation along with Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Dandenong.
