Aug2024
Online Worship and Ministry Guidelines
LCANZ Online Worship and Ministry Guidelines have been prepared to support congregations and church agencies who are engaged in or considering livestreaming and other online ministry activities. The guidelines replace the former Livestreaming Tips and Advice documents, which were written during COVID. The guidelines have been produced in collaboration with LCA Communications and Professional Standards…. Read more
Aug2023
Lectionary Calendars for Year B 2023-2024 and Year C 2024-2025 now available
The lectionary calendars for Year B 2023-2024 and for Year C 2024-2025 have now been uploaded. These planning calendars include the dates and readings for each Sunday of the church year, along with the details of all festivals. Many thanks to GROW Ministries for their assistance. You can find the calendars in Planning Ahead, and… Read more
Feb2022
Christian Care Sunday Calendar
The Committee for Care Ministries has released a perpetual yearly planner showing Sundays which are especially appropriate for congregations wishing to celebrate Christian Care Sunday, as well as other events celebrating those who serve our community and highlighting the needs of the vulnerable in our communities and around the world. Click these links to download… Read more
Oct2021
The Elements of Worship Video Series
The Commission on Worship has created a series of short videos with accompanying fact sheets as a guide to the key elements of worship. They have been prepared with a service preparation focus, but could easily be used in wider teaching. Under each video, you will see a link to a fact sheet, and links… Read more
Aug2021
Why we do the things we do in our Lutheran worship
Grow Ministries and the Commission on Worship have produced an excellent booklet explaining Lutheran Worship. In clear, simple language, each part of the worship service is explained, along with passages from scripture showing the Biblical basis for what we do. Perfect for family discussions, Confirmation classes and for every member of our congregations wanting to… Read more
