LCA Presence video and discussion guides
Dear Pastors, Church Workers and Leaders
The LCA has developed a new video series, Presence to introduce people to what it means to be a Lutheran Christian. This will be also a good video to refresh people in their faith. They come with a study guide.
I recommend strongly that you use these in a group format or perhaps after service on Sunday or as part of a fellowship group. You could especially encourage new people to attend, however as we know from successful faith formation courses it is good if there is a mix of new and existing people. If there are no new people in your congregation, still consider using this in a group format, and encourage members to invite their friends and families to attend.
The ‘Presence’ video series are now available from the LCA website here. (For those who don’t know or who don’t click on links before reading on, Presence is a nine-part video series that introduces people to what Lutherans believe. A project of the LCANZ Churchwide Office, this versatile and free faith-life resource unpacks key Lutheran teachings using the films as conversation starters.)
The new study guides can be downloaded individually or as a full study guide, either to print or share onscreen/online from www.lca.org.au/presence
Pastor Dan Mueller has prepared another study guide to accompany the videos which will be posted on the LCNZ website here: Forms – Lutheran Church of New Zealand
I pray this Presence brings blessing to you and your congregation and those you are in contact with.
Bishop Richard Schwedes
Sydney
August 2025
