Resources
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Our RAP
Come along for the journey!
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FAQs
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Bush Preachers (video) FRM ministry and work with Central Australian Lutheran Communities [Source: ABC Compass 1 July, 2017]
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War of Hope (video) Short video snippet about the 1942 forced removal under government orders, of 235 Indigenous residents of Hope Vale, North Queensland. [Source: Silver Screen Pictures Bacon Factory Films Pty Ltd, 2015]
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Colour Blind Pastor George Rosendale’s (Hope Vale, Far North Queensland) journey into ministry. Self-narrated video
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In This Together Read Bishop Henderson’s message and review resources for the 2020 Sorry Day and National Reconciliation Week [Source: Heartland e-News 20 May, 2020]
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Racism, Reconciliation & Land Rights Read these 3 separate documents produced by the LCA on Aboriginal Issues and the Church (circa 2000)
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‘Out of the Shadows’ Video of shared stories from within Lutheran Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities (1990s)
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‘We’re All People’ Report and recommendations of the LCA Committee on Aboriginal Issues and Ministry to 1997 Synod
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‘We’re All People’: The Recommendations A summary list of the 30+ recommendations arising from the report to the 1997 Synod from the LCA committee on Aboriginal Issues and Ministry
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LCA 2000 Convention of Synod Revisit snippets from the historic Reconciliation stories of the 2000 Synod [Source: ‘The Lutheran’ 28 Aug 2000 edition]
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The Acknowledgement and the Apology Revisit Dr Lance Steicke’s statement on behalf of the LCA, to the Aboriginal peoples of Australia (Rite of Reconciliation, 2000 Convention of Synod) [Source: The Lutheran Archives]
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Response from Pastor Jimmy Haines Rite of Reconciliation, 2000 Convention of Synod [Source: The Lutheran Archives]
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RAP Proposal to General Synod 2018
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LCA RAP Development Guiding Principles
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LCA RAP Governance
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Reflect RAP Template Discover the standard requirements of the Reflect RAP [Source: Reconciliation Australia]
Cultural Awareness
Respecting what's important to others
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The Meaning of Country Learn about the importance of Country for First Nations people [Source: Creative Spirits]
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2021 NAIDOC Theme and Poster [Source: National Aboriginal and Islander Day Observation Day Committee]
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NAIDOC Week History [Source: National Aboriginal and Islander Day Observation Day Committee]
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National Week of Prayer for Reconciliation Explore the origins of National Reconciliation week [Source: Reconciliation Australia]
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National Dates of Significance
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Appropriate Terminology Advice on using inclusive language [Source: Reconciliation Australia]
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Welcome to Country or Acknowledgement of Country? Some common FAQs addressed [Source: Reconciliation Australia]
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Australian Map of Aboriginal Languages Noting the advised limitations, use this map to identify the local Traditional Custodians of your area. [Source: AIATSIS]
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‘Our language is sacred’ An insight into the significance of language to First Nations peoples [Source: Reconciliation Australia]
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The National Apology to the Stolen Generations | Feb 13 FAQs [Source: Reconciliation Australia]
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National Sorry Day | May 26 FAQs [Source: Reconciliation Australia]
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National Reconciliation Week | May 27-June 3 [Source: Reconciliation Australia]
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2020 NAIDOC Week Theme ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’ Discover the thoughts behind this theme [Source: National NAIDOC Committee]
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2020 NAIDOC Week Poster | Shape of Land Access and share your copy here [Source: National NAIDOC Committee]
Journeying Together
Resources for congregations, schools and families
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LCA’s Ministry with First Nations Peoples – A Snapshot Resource list compiled for a Churchwide Office seminar. Includes timelines, power points, as well as selected publications, websites, articles and videos
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LCA’s Ministry with First Nations peoples – South Australia A snapshot summary timeline of key dates of the mission fields in SA from 1838 [Source Lutheran Archives, various] **Subject to ongoing construction
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LCA’s Ministry with First Nations peoples – Central Australia A snapshot summary timeline of key dates of the missions fields in Central Australia from 1877 [Source FRM, Lutheran Archives, various] **Subject to ongoing construction
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LCA’s Ministry with First Nations peoples – Queensland A snapshot summary time timeline of key dates of the mission fields of QLD from 1838 [Source Lutheran Archives. various] **Subject to ongoing construction
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The Song Keepers Movie Available until 30 May, 2024 [Source SBS on Demand]
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The Song Keepers Study Guide A useful resource aligned to the Australian Curriculum. With creativity this guide can be adapted to study groups within your ministry spaces [Source Australian Teachers of Media]
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2021 NADIOC Week Worship Resources An assorted collection of prayers, scripture verses, songs for inclusion as part of Aboriginal Sunday (4 -11 July)
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2021 NAIDOC Week Ideas for Activities Suggestions for ways to plan and celebrate NAIDOC Week in your ministry group
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Reconciliation Devotion A resource prepared for use during National Reconciliation week 2021 [Source LCA Hearing the Indigenous Voice]
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Prayer Resources for National Reconciliation Week A collection of daily prayer resources prepared for meditation throughout this week [Source LCA website Worship Planning Page]
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Reconciliation Action Kit for Churches A series of structured activities designed for faith-based group participation, action and engagement [Source TearAustralia]
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A Reconciliation Liturgy A suggested liturgy to inspire and adapt for worship [Source TearAustralia]
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Service Order: National Reconciliation Week A simple resource to incorporate into worship planning as appropriate [Source: LCA website | Worship Planning Page]
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National Sorry Day Prayer Resource Discover the background to National Sorry Day (May 26) and share in the prayer resource ‘Lord You are Our Hope’
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Rite of Reconciliation The service order form the 2000 Convention of Synod at Tanunda, SA [Source: The Lutheran Archive
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Connect with and share what’s happening in Lutheran communities in Central Australia Explore the Finke River Mission site for great stories of the work of the church [Source FRM]
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Walk Alongside | Church Toolkit for Reconciliation (1st Ed) A joint World Vision Australia and Reconciliation Australia resource
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Share our Pride ‘Here in Australia we’re fortunate enough to have one of the richest and oldest continuing cultures in the world’ | Dr Tom Calma, AO | Co-chair Reconciliation Australia
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Narragunnawali Education Program supports schools and early learning services fostering a high level of knowledge and pride in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and contributions. FAQs
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NAIDOC week 2020 Service Order Some ready to use worship resources with PPT: Standard Screen ppt | Wide Screen ppt [Source LCA website Worship Planning Page]
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NAIDOC Week 2020 Meditation Ready to use resource with script and ppt: Standard Screen ppt | Wide Screen ppt [Source LCA website Worship Planning page]
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‘Many Eyes’ Artwork PPT presentation: A scripted resource that explores the explanation and inspiration of the RAP’s hero artwork: Standard Screen | Wide Screen
- RAP artwork PPT Slides Template: A ready to use set of slide template options for RAP presentations: Wide Screen | Standard Screen
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Launch of LCA RAP website A selection of promotional resources for use in congregational bulletins and newsletters [Source: LCA ‘Spread the Word’]
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Biiba nganhdhanun The Lord’s Prayer and its translation in the Guugu Yimidhirr language of the peoples of Hope Vale (Far North Queensland) [Source: Pastor David Spanagel, Hope Vale]
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Devotion: Children are Sacred Scripted powerpoint resource developed for 2020 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day
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National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day Prayer Resources A collection of thanksgiving prayers, petitions, and laments
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NCCA Call for National Prayers and Fasting A collection of prayer resources calling for the healing of the land and the impacts of the covid-19 pandemic [Source: LCA worship planning page 27 September]
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Devotion: Dadirri A ready to use devotion on this practice of Aboriginal spiritual. Devotion Script | PPT (widescreen version)