Congregational Life Hub – Communications
Congregational Life Hub
There are a number of sections in the hub that are of use to all our congregations. In this series we are looking at some of the webpages that are of use to LCNZ congregations, parishes, leaders and members. Have a read and make use of these resources.
Communications (Communications)
The LCA Communications team have a number of product offerings that you are able to select, order and use.
ENews
Join Lutheran enews options to receive all or any of the offerings (including the LCNZ Te Ōriwa if you are not receiving this direct). You can subscribe here: eNews
The Lutheran
The Lutheran is the publication of the LCANZ. It is published every two months. You can subscribe direct to this for delivery to your Mail letterbox. LCANZ will mail it to you by mail in New Zealand. There is also a digital version. You can subscribe here: The Lutheran Magazine
Bulletin and Announcements
Easy-to-go bulletin inserts and PowerPoint slides are your best friends when you’re preparing Sunday’s pew bulletin and after-worship announcements. We’ve created them for you, so you can help spread the word!
Social Media
Social media is a gift of God by which share the good news with people we’d otherwise never reach. It can be a tricky, even unsafe, place to navigate though. LCA’s social media tips and tools will help you use social media wisely and well. Have a look here for policy and procedures, LCANZ Facebook House rules (you can apply these to your own), Items to discuss before you engage
- Does your congregation really need a social media presence?
- If so, who will be responsible for the content?
- How do you keep the content current?
- How do you keep your people, especially children, safe on social media?
- How can you guard against inappropriate content being posted?
Running Online Worship
Many congregations share their worship services and other ministry activities online to serve members unable to attend in person due to illness, infirmity or travel and as outreach to the wider community. This may be live streaming, pre-recorded video content, web conferencing platforms (Zoom or Microsoft Teams) or podcasting.
Using modern technology to extend the reach of the gospel is a great blessing; however, there are some factors to consider when setting up online worship and ministry. Here is an overview of the main factors congregations and ministry leaders should consider.
- Professional Standards,
- Community and cultural sensitivities,
- Copyright compliance,
- Budget and personnel considerations,
- Technical requirements
For more details, download the guidelines here: Online Worship and Ministry
Websites
LCA Communications manages a fleet of district and agency websites. We’ve also built around 50 congregation websites. If you’re considering building a website, you will find lots of helpful information here: Websites
LCA (LCNZ) Logo and Branding
The Churchwide team has developed brand guidelines for congregations and agencies, using the correct forms, positioning and colours of the LCA (LCNZ) logo. You can review this here: LCA Logo and Branding
It is possible that a better option for ordering is to order through the LCNZ offices and we could procure the items in New Zealand. Call Debbie Venz to discuss further to see if we can make this work for you and your congregation.
Design Services
The Churchwide team has developed brand guidelines for congregations and agencies, using the correct forms, positioning and colours of the LCA logo. You can review these offerings here: LCA Logo and Branding
If you have any questions, please contact your LCNZ district administrator.
Debbie Venz
M 021 2232734
E debbie.venz@lutheran.org.nz
