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II.B. REPRESENTATION AT CONVENTIONS 1. The ratio of delegates to communicants in each congregation shall be as follows: (a) one (1) delegate for the first seventy-five (75) communicants or part thereof; (b) two (2) delegates for seventy-six (76) to one hundred and seventy-five (175) communicants; (c) three (3) delegates for one hundred and seventy-six (176)… Read more

This edition of District eVoices includes a devotional message from Bishop Lester, celebrations of anniversaries and regularisations of calls across the District, some news on District Convention of Synod, plus the regular features of ABCs for congregational leadership, Pastor call updates, events and important dates, the district prayer list, and links to LCANZ departmental eNews…. Read more

Preparations for District Convention of Synod have commenced under the theme ‘a new thing’. Registrations will open before the end of June and we ask that each congregation consider the election of delegates in the coming months. The congregational statistics are used as the determining factor for lay delegate representation. All pastors of the District… Read more

At 2pm on Sunday 10th April, Trinity Lutheran church, Devonport celebrated their 60th anniversary since their formation as a congregation. Some former members, along with fellow parish members from Burnie and Launceston, joined the small number of current members to thank God for his faithfulness to them over these years and for blessing them through… Read more

Hamilton’s Eventide Lutheran Homes is celebrating its Diamond Jubilee, commemorating 60 years of Christian aged care to the city and its surrounds. The idea for Eventide Lutheran Homes began in 1946 and gathered momentum until the land known as Abbots Field was purchased in 1958. The foundation stone was laid in 1960 and the official… Read more

The College of Bishops aims to meet in retreat once a year. In the first such retreat since 2019 most of the bishops were able to meet in Ormiston, Brisbane between 26 and 30 March for a time of spiritual refreshment and reflection, led by Pastor Doug Fitzpatrick. The retreats acknowledge the unique role of… Read more

This week’s District eVoices features a story on Defence force chaplaincy and the recent celebration of 60 years of Lutheran schooling at the Geelong Lutheran College St John’s Newtown campus. There is an inspiring story of connection, service and support from the Grovedale and Greater Geelong Lutheran Churches and schools – read about the growing… Read more

Sunday, 20 March at 10 am, our GLC St John’s Newtown Campus held a service to commemorate 60 years of schooling. It was followed by morning tea. Formerly known as St John’s Lutheran Primary School, 2022 marks 60 years of Lutheran education and service to our Geelong community. What a wonderful celebration it was with… Read more

The Lutheran Church of Australia have a long history of providing ordained ministry to the armed forces through Defence Force Chaplaincy. Rev Andrew Dockerill is currently serving as Chaplain to the Army School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. Defence force chaplains are charged with promoting the emotional, spiritual and mental wellbeing of the corps. In… Read more

This week’s District eVoices contains a devotional message from District Bishop Lester, a mention of the Wimmera Zone fraternal, including news of the closure of the Woorak Lutheran Church, a good news grants story, and a happy story from the This N That community store. Regular items include positions available, district events, Calls and Vacancies… Read more