Worship statements

• Worship Statements Introduction
• 01. The altar and its design
• 02. The colours and seasons of the Church year
• 03. The difference between rites of blessing and rites of consecration
• 04. The distribution of Holy Communion – reference to possible infection
• 05. Guidelines for the use of drama within the liturgy of the Church
• 06. Guidelines for modern English in hymns
• 07. Guidelines for the use of the Passover Haggadah
• 08. The location of the baptismal font
• 09. Marriage in a garden setting
• 10. Permissible lectionaries
• 11. Principles for the tunes of hymns
• 12. Principles for the words of hymns
• 13. Principles governing the use of language in the liturgy of the Church
• 14. Public worship and its environment
• 15. The purpose of the visual arts in worship
• 16. Rationale – synodical decision on use of approved orders with Holy Communion
• 17. The use of multi-purpose worship centres
• 18. The use of the Service with Communion for the ministry to the sick
• 19. The paschal candle
• 20. Liturgical vestments and the alb
• 21. Lenten celebrations
• 22. Frequency of communion
• 23. The role of assistants in the liturgy
• 24. A Lutheran Approach to the Theology of Worship
• 25. Children in corporate worship
• 26. Guidelines – involvement of vicars in leading public worship
• 27. The role of the lay reader in regular corporate worship
• 28. Parts of the service for musical settings
• 29. Guidelines for services on special occasions
• 30. Preparing the service with Holy Communion
• 31. The Prayer of the Church
• 32. The celebration of the Lord’s Supper with Thanksgiving
• 33. The distribution of the Sacrament of the Altar
• 34. The Chasuble
• 35. Solidarity in Worship: The Lutheran understanding of Adiaphora
• 36. The Collect (Prayer of the Day)
• 37. The Liturgical Duties Of The Presiding Minister
• 38. The Blessing Of People In The Divine Service
• 39. The Use Of Scriptural Sentences In The Divine Service

Social and Bioethical Questions

• Abortion
• Abortion: the hard choices
• Alternative Medicine: some healthy comment
• Biblical & theological views of work
• Biotechnology and Health
• Birth Control
• Capital Punishment
• CSBQ Discussion paper on Stem Cell Research
• Domestic Violence
• Ethical Concerns of Christian Workers in a Non-Christian Context
• Euthanasia – Evidence to Social Development Committee (SA), 9th April 1999
• Euthanasia or Mercy Killing
• Freedom of Religion and Belief in the 21st Century
• Gambling
• Gambling – a Bible Study
• HIV and AIDS
• HIV/AIDS: A Global Tragedy
• Homosexuality
• Homosexuality and the Church
• Human Cloning
• Human Reproductive Technology
• Human Rights
• Humanity’s treatment of animals
• Marriage, Divorce, and Re-Marriage
• Multiculturalism and the Lutheran Church
• Networking: Christian conscience and multi-level selling
• Organ Transplants
• Pastoral Statement on ‘Boat People’
• Population and development: a Christian perspective on a global question
• Poverty
• Poverty: a Blight of Many, the Plight of All
• RE – Lockhart Review Of Human Cloning And Human Embryo Research – A Letter To Pastors/Church Members
• RE – Lockhart Review Of Human Cloning And Human Embryo Research – A Letter to the Lockhart Review
• Refugees fact sheet (Lutheran Community Care)
• Refugees: what you can do
• RU486 Considerations
• Some thoughts and ideas on ministry to and with older people
• Speaking and Doing God’s Word in Plague Time Pointers for a Christian response to the HIV / AIDS epidemic in Africa and beyond
• Stem Cell Research 2 petition
• Suicide – Questions asked and advice
• Surrogate motherhood
• The Church and Suicide – one snapshot
• The Euthanasia Debate
• The involvement of the church in social and political problems
• The rural crisis: an assault on the dignity of agricultural work
• The Two ‘Kingdoms’
• The use of drugs
• War, Peace, and Conscientious Objection to Service in War
• What are the Issues Regarding Work for Christians Today?
• What is the context of work today?
• Withholding nutrition from the severely incapacitated: Compassion for the incurable, or euthanasia by omission?
• Work & Unemployment: Responses
• Work and Unemployment: a discussion paper
• X-rated videos

Doctrinal Statements and Theological Opinions

• Full index | not all items are available online
• VOLUME 1
• Foreword
• A. THESES OF AGREEMENT
  • Title and Contents
  • Principles Governing Church Fellowship
  • Joint Prayer and Worship
  • Conversion
  • Election
  • The Church
  • Office of the Ministry
  • Eschatological Matters
  • Scripture and Inspiration
  • Lutheran Confessions
  • Appendix to the Thesis of Agreement
  • The Status of the Theses of Agreement and Other Doctrinal Statements
  • The Permanent Status of the Theses of Agreement
  • Document of Union
• B. THE SCRIPTURES
  • The Theses of Agreement and Inerrancy
  • Genesis 1-3: A Doctrinal Statement
  • The Use of Bible Translations
  • A Consensus Statement on Holy Scripture
  • Attachment 1: Towards a Common Understanding on the Authority of Holy Scripture
  • Attachment 2: The Extent and Certainty of Canon
  • A Guide for the Use of Bible Versions
• C. CHURCH FELLOWSHIP
  • Altar and Pulpit Fellowship: Special Cases
  • Fellowships and Declared Fellowships
  • Relationship with Overseas churches
  • Document of Agreement: German-speaking Lutheran Churches and LCA
  • Guidelines for Inter-Church Marriages
• D. MINISTRIES IN THE CHURCH
  • The relationship between Graduation from Australian Lutheran College (formerly Luther Seminary) & Ordination
  • Graduation from Australian Lutheran College (formerly Luther Seminary)
  • The Right to the Use of the Title ‘Pastor’
  • The Use of Lay-evangelists in the Church
  • The relationship of the Auxiliary Offices to the Office of the Ministry
  • The Status of the Teacher in the Church
  • Directives concerning Parish Workers
  • Elders in the Lutheran Church of Australia
  • Standard Procedures and Questions in Colloquising Prospective Church Servants of the LCA
  • Call and Appointment
  • What Constitutes a Call?
  • Guidelines for Introducing the Practice of Separation of First Communion and Confirmation
• E. THE SACRAMENTS
  • The Mutual Recognition of Baptism (Roman Catholic and Lutheran Churches)
  • Pastoral Practice in Reference to Holy Baptism
  • Concerning the Sacrament of the Altar
  • Infant Communion
  • The Blessing of Children at the Altar
• F. WOMEN IN THE CHURCH
  • Right of Women to Vote at Meetings of the Congregations
  • The Role of Women in the Church
  • The Service of Women on Boards, Committees, etc.
• G. INTER-DENOMINATIONAL COOPERATION – CHURCH MOVEMENTS
  • Dialogue with other Church Bodies or Organisations
  • On Pastors Serving Full-time in Interdenominational Undertakings
  • Women’s World Day of Prayer
  • The Lutheran Church of Australia and the Lutheran Charismatic Renewal
  • Billy Graham Campaign
  • The Use of Lutheran Churches by Other Denominations
  • Theology of a Lutheran Radio Mission etc.
  • Pastoral Attitude and Practice where a Pastor Is Attracted to or Associated with the Charismatic Movement
• H. ETHICAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES
  • Attitude to Birth Control
  • Abortion
  • War, peace, and Conscientious Objection to Service in War
  • The following subject and statement is under review as the LCA focuses on a pastoral approach to the matter: Homosexuality
  • The Involvement of the Church in Social & Political Problems
  • Capital Punishment
  • The Attitude of the LCA to Marriage, Divorce and Re-marriage
  • The Use of Drugs
  • Euthanasia or Mercy Killing
  • Human Reproductive Technology
  • Man’s Treatment of Animals
  • Marriage and De Facto Relationships
  • Dancing
  • Guidelines on Participation of Pastors in Protest Marches
  • Declaration Concerning Communist and Other Persecution of Christians
  • Statement on Apartheid
• I. DOCTRINAL ISSUES
  • Summary of Pastoral Statement concerning the Body-soul Issue
  • Public Doctrine and Pious Opinion

VOLUME II

• Content
• Foreword
• A. THESES OF AGREEMENT
  • Theses of Agreement II: Joint Prayer and Worship
• B. THE SCRIPTURES
  • God and Inclusive Language
• C. CHURCH FELLOWSHIP
  • The Lutheran Church of Australia’s Application for Associate Membership in the Lutheran World Federation
  • A Confessional Agreement between the Lutheran Church of Australia and the Lutheran Church-Canada
  • Guidelines for Drawing Up a Statement of ‘Recognition of Relationship’ between the Lutheran Church of Australia and Another Lutheran Church Body
• D. MINISTRIES IN THE CHURCH
  • Female Elders
  • The Ministry of the People of God and the Public Ministry
• E. SACRAMENTS
  • The Service with Communion for Ministry to those who are Sick
  • The Treatment of Unused Consecrated Elements
  • Some Pastoral Guidelines for Responsible Communion Practice
  • The Celebration of the Lord’s Supper with Thanksgiving
  • The Distribution of the Sacrament of the Altar
  • Distribution of the Sacrament of the Altar by Deacons, Elders or Lay Servers
• F. WOMEN IN THE CHURCH
  • Should Women Serve as Lay Readers in Public Worship?
• G. INTERDENOMINATIONAL COOPERATION – CHURCH MOVEMENTS
  • A Brief Evaluation of the Church Growth Movement
  • Guidelines for Participants in Cross-Denominational or Non-Denominational Bible Study Groups
  • The Lutheran Church of Australia and Interfaith Worship
  • Pastoral Care of Isolated Members of the Lutheran Church of Australia
• H. ETHICAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES
  • Human Rights
  • HIV and AIDS
• I. DOCTRINAL ISSUES
  • A Statement on Mission
  • Is the Pope the Antichrist?
  • The Two Kingdoms and Social Ethics
• J. CHURCH-SCHOOL ISSUES
  • The Lutheran Church of Australia and its Schools
  • The Teacher in the Lutheran School
  • The Public Ministry in the Lutheran School
• K. WORSHIP
  • Rationale for Synodical Decision on Use of Approved Orders with Holy Communion
  • The Use of Multi-purpose Worship Centres
  • A Lutheran Approach to the Theology of Worship
  • Guidelines for Services on Special Occasions
  • Worship at Luther Campus: A Declaration and Appeal

Worship statements

• Worship Statements Introduction
• 01. The altar and its design
• 02. The colours and seasons of the Church year
• 03. The difference between rites of blessing and rites of consecration
• 04. The distribution of Holy Communion – reference to possible infection
• 05. Guidelines for the use of drama within the liturgy of the Church
• 06. Guidelines for modern English in hymns
• 07. Guidelines for the use of the Passover Haggadah
• 08. The location of the baptismal font
• 09. Marriage in a garden setting
• 10. Permissible lectionaries
• 11. Principles for the tunes of hymns
• 12. Principles for the words of hymns
• 13. Principles governing the use of language in the liturgy of the Church
• 14. Public worship and its environment
• 15. The purpose of the visual arts in worship
• 16. Rationale – synodical decision on use of approved orders with Holy Communion
• 17. The use of multi-purpose worship centres
• 18. The use of the Service with Communion for the ministry to the sick
• 19. The paschal candle
• 20. Liturgical vestments and the alb
• 21. Lenten celebrations
• 22. Frequency of communion
• 23. The role of assistants in the liturgy
• 24. A Lutheran Approach to the Theology of Worship
• 25. Children in corporate worship
• 26. Guidelines – involvement of vicars in leading public worship
• 27. The role of the lay reader in regular corporate worship
• 28. Parts of the service for musical settings
• 29. Guidelines for services on special occasions
• 30. Preparing the service with Holy Communion
• 31. The Prayer of the Church
• 32. The celebration of the Lord’s Supper with Thanksgiving
• 33. The distribution of the Sacrament of the Altar
• 34. The Chasuble
• 35. Solidarity in Worship: The Lutheran understanding of Adiaphora
• 36. The Collect (Prayer of the Day)
• 37. The Liturgical Duties Of The Presiding Minister
• 38. The Blessing Of People In The Divine Service
• 39. The Use Of Scriptural Sentences In The Divine Service

Social and Bioethical Questions

• Abortion
• Abortion: the hard choices
• Alternative Medicine: some healthy comment
• Biblical & theological views of work
• Biotechnology and Health
• Birth Control
• Capital Punishment
• CSBQ Discussion paper on Stem Cell Research
• Domestic Violence
• Ethical Concerns of Christian Workers in a Non-Christian Context
• Euthanasia – Evidence to Social Development Committee (SA), 9th April 1999
• Euthanasia or Mercy Killing
• Freedom of Religion and Belief in the 21st Century
• Gambling
• Gambling – a Bible Study
• HIV and AIDS
• HIV/AIDS: A Global Tragedy
• Homosexuality
• Homosexuality and the Church
• Human Cloning
• Human Reproductive Technology
• Human Rights
• Humanity’s treatment of animals
• Marriage, Divorce, and Re-Marriage
• Multiculturalism and the Lutheran Church
• Networking: Christian conscience and multi-level selling
• Organ Transplants
• Pastoral Statement on ‘Boat People’
• Population and development: a Christian perspective on a global question
• Poverty
• Poverty: a Blight of Many, the Plight of All
• RE – Lockhart Review Of Human Cloning And Human Embryo Research – A Letter To Pastors/Church Members
• RE – Lockhart Review Of Human Cloning And Human Embryo Research – A Letter to the Lockhart Review
• Refugees fact sheet (Lutheran Community Care)
• Refugees: what you can do
• RU486 Considerations
• Some thoughts and ideas on ministry to and with older people
• Speaking and Doing God’s Word in Plague Time Pointers for a Christian response to the HIV / AIDS epidemic in Africa and beyond
• Stem Cell Research 2 petition
• Suicide – Questions asked and advice
• Surrogate motherhood
• The Church and Suicide – one snapshot
• The Euthanasia Debate
• The involvement of the church in social and political problems
• The rural crisis: an assault on the dignity of agricultural work
• The Two ‘Kingdoms’
• The use of drugs
• War, Peace, and Conscientious Objection to Service in War
• What are the Issues Regarding Work for Christians Today?
• What is the context of work today?
• Withholding nutrition from the severely incapacitated: Compassion for the incurable, or euthanasia by omission?
• Work & Unemployment: Responses
• Work and Unemployment: a discussion paper
• X-rated videos

Doctrinal Statements and Theological Opinions

• Full index | not all items are available online
• VOLUME 1
• Foreword
• A. THESES OF AGREEMENT
  • Title and Contents
  • Principles Governing Church Fellowship
  • Joint Prayer and Worship
  • Conversion
  • Election
  • The Church
  • Office of the Ministry
  • Eschatological Matters
  • Scripture and Inspiration
  • Lutheran Confessions
  • Appendix to the Thesis of Agreement
  • The Status of the Theses of Agreement and Other Doctrinal Statements
  • The Permanent Status of the Theses of Agreement
  • Document of Union
• B. THE SCRIPTURES
  • The Theses of Agreement and Inerrancy
  • Genesis 1-3: A Doctrinal Statement
  • The Use of Bible Translations
  • A Consensus Statement on Holy Scripture
  • Attachment 1: Towards a Common Understanding on the Authority of Holy Scripture
  • Attachment 2: The Extent and Certainty of Canon
  • A Guide for the Use of Bible Versions
• C. CHURCH FELLOWSHIP
  • Altar and Pulpit Fellowship: Special Cases
  • Fellowships and Declared Fellowships
  • Relationship with Overseas churches
  • Document of Agreement: German-speaking Lutheran Churches and LCA
  • Guidelines for Inter-Church Marriages
• D. MINISTRIES IN THE CHURCH
  • The relationship between Graduation from Australian Lutheran College (formerly Luther Seminary) & Ordination
  • Graduation from Australian Lutheran College (formerly Luther Seminary)
  • The Right to the Use of the Title ‘Pastor’
  • The Use of Lay-evangelists in the Church
  • The relationship of the Auxiliary Offices to the Office of the Ministry
  • The Status of the Teacher in the Church
  • Directives concerning Parish Workers
  • Elders in the Lutheran Church of Australia
  • Standard Procedures and Questions in Colloquising Prospective Church Servants of the LCA
  • Call and Appointment
  • What Constitutes a Call?
  • Guidelines for Introducing the Practice of Separation of First Communion and Confirmation
• E. THE SACRAMENTS
  • The Mutual Recognition of Baptism (Roman Catholic and Lutheran Churches)
  • Pastoral Practice in Reference to Holy Baptism
  • Concerning the Sacrament of the Altar
  • Infant Communion
  • The Blessing of Children at the Altar
• F. WOMEN IN THE CHURCH
  • Right of Women to Vote at Meetings of the Congregations
  • The Role of Women in the Church
  • The Service of Women on Boards, Committees, etc.
• G. INTER-DENOMINATIONAL COOPERATION – CHURCH MOVEMENTS
  • Dialogue with other Church Bodies or Organisations
  • On Pastors Serving Full-time in Interdenominational Undertakings
  • Women’s World Day of Prayer
  • The Lutheran Church of Australia and the Lutheran Charismatic Renewal
  • Billy Graham Campaign
  • The Use of Lutheran Churches by Other Denominations
  • Theology of a Lutheran Radio Mission etc.
  • Pastoral Attitude and Practice where a Pastor Is Attracted to or Associated with the Charismatic Movement
• H. ETHICAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES
  • Attitude to Birth Control
  • Abortion
  • War, peace, and Conscientious Objection to Service in War
  • The following subject and statement is under review as the LCA focuses on a pastoral approach to the matter: Homosexuality
  • The Involvement of the Church in Social & Political Problems
  • Capital Punishment
  • The Attitude of the LCA to Marriage, Divorce and Re-marriage
  • The Use of Drugs
  • Euthanasia or Mercy Killing
  • Human Reproductive Technology
  • Man’s Treatment of Animals
  • Marriage and De Facto Relationships
  • Dancing
  • Guidelines on Participation of Pastors in Protest Marches
  • Declaration Concerning Communist and Other Persecution of Christians
  • Statement on Apartheid
• I. DOCTRINAL ISSUES
  • Summary of Pastoral Statement concerning the Body-soul Issue
  • Public Doctrine and Pious Opinion

VOLUME II

• Content
• Foreword
• A. THESES OF AGREEMENT
  • Theses of Agreement II: Joint Prayer and Worship
• B. THE SCRIPTURES
  • God and Inclusive Language
• C. CHURCH FELLOWSHIP
  • The Lutheran Church of Australia’s Application for Associate Membership in the Lutheran World Federation
  • A Confessional Agreement between the Lutheran Church of Australia and the Lutheran Church-Canada
  • Guidelines for Drawing Up a Statement of ‘Recognition of Relationship’ between the Lutheran Church of Australia and Another Lutheran Church Body
• D. MINISTRIES IN THE CHURCH
  • Female Elders
  • The Ministry of the People of God and the Public Ministry
• E. SACRAMENTS
  • The Service with Communion for Ministry to those who are Sick
  • The Treatment of Unused Consecrated Elements
  • Some Pastoral Guidelines for Responsible Communion Practice
  • The Celebration of the Lord’s Supper with Thanksgiving
  • The Distribution of the Sacrament of the Altar
  • Distribution of the Sacrament of the Altar by Deacons, Elders or Lay Servers
• F. WOMEN IN THE CHURCH
  • Should Women Serve as Lay Readers in Public Worship?
• G. INTERDENOMINATIONAL COOPERATION – CHURCH MOVEMENTS
  • A Brief Evaluation of the Church Growth Movement
  • Guidelines for Participants in Cross-Denominational or Non-Denominational Bible Study Groups
  • The Lutheran Church of Australia and Interfaith Worship
  • Pastoral Care of Isolated Members of the Lutheran Church of Australia
• H. ETHICAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES
  • Human Rights
  • HIV and AIDS
• I. DOCTRINAL ISSUES
  • A Statement on Mission
  • Is the Pope the Antichrist?
  • The Two Kingdoms and Social Ethics
• J. CHURCH-SCHOOL ISSUES
  • The Lutheran Church of Australia and its Schools
  • The Teacher in the Lutheran School
  • The Public Ministry in the Lutheran School
• K. WORSHIP
  • Rationale for Synodical Decision on Use of Approved Orders with Holy Communion
  • The Use of Multi-purpose Worship Centres
  • A Lutheran Approach to the Theology of Worship
  • Guidelines for Services on Special Occasions
  • Worship at Luther Campus: A Declaration and Appeal