At the 2023 General Convention of Synod, LCANZ delegates asked the church to ‘work through the theological, constitutional, and governance requirements to operate as one church with two different practices of ordination and establish a detailed framework through which this could be accomplished’. General Convention directed the church to develop a proposal to be presented to the church in 2024 at the LCANZ General Pastors Conference for Convention of General Synod 2024, with the expectation of this General Convention of Synod that both women and men will be ordained in a district of the LCANZ during the 2024–2027 synodical period.
This is what the Ordination Way Forward project is all about. For more than 12 months, church members and leaders have worked diligently on this Synod resolution.
In the lead-up to the General Convention of Synod, you have the opportunity to get to grips with the Ordination Way Forward Framework that will be presented to this Synod.
Please come to listen, learn, discuss, and pray, as we walk this journey together. Click here to download the flyer, which includes the dates for the gatherings.
SUNDAY JULY 21st 2024
Bethany No Service
Grace - St Paul’s 9:00 am HC. Pr. Paul Kerber
Langmeil 8:45 am HC and 10:30 am HC Pr. Brian Schwarz
Lyndoch 9:00 am
Schoenborn 10:30 am HC. Pr. Paul Kerber
Tabor 9:00 am, Pr. Sam Davis + Godly Play
SUNDAY JULY 28th 2024
Bethany 10:30 am HC. Pr. David Gogoll
Grace - St Paul’s 9:00 am. Children’s Service
Langmeil No Services
Lyndoch 10:30 am HC. Pr. Peter Hartwich.
Tabor 9:00 am. HC. Pr. David Gogoll and 10:30 am German language service
Contact (08) 8267 7300 for more information or visit URL newandrenewing@lca.org.au@lca.org.au
Do you ever feel awkward, ill-equipped, unqualified, or unprepared to share the gospel? Do you know someone curious about the gospel, Jesus, or the Christian faith, but you just aren’t sure of the next steps? Do you wish you could more freely share the gospel in a natural way with your friends, family, workmates, or neighbours?
If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, a Gospel Fluency Workshop might be a great blessing for you and your congregation!
Offered by LCANZ Local Mission, the Gospel Fluency workshops are designed to give you a vocabulary, context and some actual practice in sharing the good news in words and actions with those around you.
Have you ever learned to speak a second language (or third or fourth)? There’s no easy way to become fluent in a new language. It takes practice and immersion in speaking, hearing and reading.
The Workshop includes several helpful, practical tools to help you grow in gospel fluency:
- time for prayer and an introduction to the importance of prayer in sharing the gospel
- biblical explorations equipping to be confident in God’s mission and call
- a practical way to map your relationships for the sake of the gospel
- an introduction to the critical importance of listening in gospel-sharing
- the chance to grow in gospel fluency through practice and reflection on your situations
- an introduction to practical next steps for people who are curious about Jesus or the gospel
- many helpful resources for further training or study.
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BAROSSA ARK will be offering the 4-week course The ‘School of the Apostles’
The course will be led by Pastor Richard Ansoul and will commence on the 11th of August 2024.
Further information is available from Barossa Ark in person or by email barossaark @gmail.com.
SAVE THE DATE: the who, what, how, and why of worship.
28 July 2024 2 pm to 4 pm at the Langmeil Centre. An initiative of the SBLC Worship Team. More details to come.
A workshop for anyone who wants to know why we do the things we do in Lutheran worship.
SAVE THE DATE: Trivia Night Saturday 10 August, TLS Harvest Centre, Maria Street, Tanunda. Make a booking now at
younglife.org.au/barossatrivia
or contact Sophie at 0479 095 346
TICKETS $20 per person or $150 for a Table of 8
Email Sophie Wilksch or phone 0479 095 346. RSVP by Thursday 8 August, 5pm