District Communications
This page will be updated with official communications and relevant attachments from the Lutheran Church of Australia (LCA) Victorian District.
20220621 communication to congregational leaders regarding easing of restrictions HERE
20211130 Updated FAQ v3.1 new material in blue
20211119 Updated FAQ v3 new material updated in blue
20211103 Updated FAQ v2.6 new material in blue
20211029 LCA Victorian District Church Council's encouragement to be COVID-safe communities HERE
20211027 Updated FAQ V2.4.1 issued 27 October. New material in blue.
202110121 Updated FAQ issued 21 October
20211018 Updated FAQ in light of easing of restrictions being brought forward. Revised dates and a suggested template for registering vaccine status are included
20211015 FAQ regarding the Vaccination rollout and National Roadmap
20211013 letter regarding the National Roadmap to chairpeople, pastors and lay workers from Bishop Lester Priebbenow
20210908 Letter re lifting of restrictions in Regional Victoria
20210823 On 21 August new restrictions were announced putting all Victoria under lockdown. Summary of Restrictions across all Victoria.
20210816 email METRPOLITAN MELBOURNE extension of restrictions and curfew and permits for authorised workers
20210816 METROPOLITAN MELBOURNE summary of restrictions
20210809 email Lockdown to lift in Regional Victoria only
20210809 Summary of restrictions Metro Melbourne and Regional Victoria
20210623 Email re further relaxation of restrictions
20210610 Email re relaxation of restrictions
20210609 Summary of revised restrictions effective 11.59pm 10 June 2021
20211002 Summary of circuit breaker restrictions effective 11.59pm 03 June 2021
28 May Updated Religion and Ceremony information Victorian Government
27 May 7 day circuit breaker restrictions summary
07 April FAQS for congregations
30 March FAQs for congregations
23 March Victorian Government Summary of COVID restrictions HERE
03 March FAQs for congregations
At 11.59pm Friday 26 February some restrictions were relaxed including re where and when to wear a face mask. Please also see the Stay Safe Stay Open Victorian Government summary of restrictions
As of 11.59pm 03 February it is required that face masks are worn in all indoor public spaces including religious gatherings.
27 January 2021 Industry Restart Guidelines for Religion and Ceremony updated
27 January FAQs for congregations
January 2021 Industry Restart Guidelines for Religion and Ceremony
8 December Frequently Asked Questions for Congregations
24 November FAQs for congregations relating to the Last Step Restrictions
24 November sign in sheet for gatherings (modified)
22 November Last Step easing of restrictions summary from the Victorian Premier
In July 2020 Victorian District Church Council communicated guidance for online church business meetings, for instance AGMs. Please find the communication and two attachments below.
20200727 DCC Guidance for Alternate Meeting Arrangements
Attachment 1 ACNC advice on meeting via alternate methods
Attachment 2 COVID 19 Legislation re alternate meeting methods
20200927 Summary metropolitan Melbourne restrictions
20200907 Letter re JobKeeper 2 eligibility criteria and reporting dates from LCA National Office
20200812 Letter regarding Business Victoria Business Support Fund - Expansion from District Administrator
20200807 District email to pastors, church council chairs, secretaries and SP3 coordinators regarding COVIDsafe plan and permitted worker Travel Permit
20200807 COVIDsafe base congregational plan v1
20200805 permitted worker Travel Permit
20200804 Increased Restrictions across Victoria District Office
20200802 Statement on Changes to Melbourne's Restrictions Premier's Office
20200802 Statement on Changes to Regional Restrictions Premier's Office
20200802 Summary of Restrictions for Metropolitan Melbourne and Regional Victoria
20200730 Update on restriction outside of Metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire
20200729 Treasurers - Extension to Jobkeeper from District eNews. Includes a link to an explanatory article from District auditors Saward Dawson
2020727 Guidance for Alternate Meeting Arrangements V1.3.1
20200722 For professional reasons a face covering may be left off (for example leading worship and preaching) but that all other attendees at a live stream must abide by this new restriction and the preacher should wear a face covering in public when not recording. You can find more information on the quidelines for wearing face coverings HERE
20200720 Letter to Treasurers re Victorian State Government Business Support Fund Expansion from District Administrator
Attachment to Letter to Treasurers re Victorian State Government Support Fund Expansion 20200712 Information from the Victorian State Government
Tips for cleaning and disinfecting to reduce COVID-19
8 July 2020 – letter from District Administrator re the increased restrictions in Metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire
8 July 2020 attachment – link to additional information from Victorian Government on restrictions for religion and ceremony Metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire
Sign-in sheet updated format
23 June 2020 attachment 2 – Considerations for safe return to worship – update replacing former communications with this title
23 June 2020 attachment 3 – Frequently Asked Questions for Congregations
replacing former communications with this title
20 June 2020 – email sent regarding maximum worship numbers to remain at 20 until 12 July 2020 at least
16 June 2020 – COVID-19 Victorian District Contagion Communications Plan
16 June 2020 – LCA Victoria Tasmania Return to Worship Communications Plan
5 June 2020 – Premier of Tasmania – Stage 2 restrictions begin to ease
28 May 2020 – Can we celebrate Holy Communion email from Bishop Lester
26 May 2020 – email from Bishop Lester on return to worship considerations
Attachment 1 COVID-19 Bishop’s Update Vic–Tas
15 May 2020 – COVID-19 Bishop’s Update Vic–Tas
11 May 2020 – Victorian Government on easing of restrictions in worship
8 May 2020 – Tasmanian Government Roadmap to Recovery
5 May 2020 – District Administrator to Treasurers and Chairs
5 May 2020 #1 – three government grants available v3.1
5 May 2020 #2 – state government grants via the Business Support Fund
24 April 2020 #3 – COVID-19 Government JobKeeper Support
5 May 2020 – urgent HRS update
30 April 2020 urgent HRS update
6 April 2020 – District Administrator Communication v2 includes links to boosting cashflow for employers, stage 2 government release, government payment JobKeeper support and state government grants via the Business Support Fund
8 April 2020 – important communication from District Bishop Lester Priebbenow and District Church Council Chair Tim Wiebusch
3 April 2020 – PM Press Release including update on streaming worship services emailed 6 April 2020
