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New beginnings
Welcome to the first edition of ALC's eNews.
Over the years ALC has regularly communicated in a variety of printed forms. Each of these forms has supported the vital partnerships shared between ALC and the wider church. We now include this electronic format to further support our relationship with you.
Communication within any relationship should always be in two directions. We therefore welcome the opportunity to hear from you. Please let us know what you think of our eNews. Tell us what you would like to see included in future editions. We want our relationships to grow and be strengthened through the opportunities that this new format presents. Your responses can help with that.
While together we form one LCA, we are also comprised of smaller communities in partnership. ALC, as an example, is a community specifically dedicated to promoting and supporting the proclamation of the good news of Jesus Christ in and through the LCA. We do this by preparing volunteers, lay workers, school teachers and pastors to serve. We therefore depend on our partnerships at all levels within the LCA. From individual members through to congregations, parishes and other church agencies, we are all in a partnership dedicated to our faithful witness of Jesus Christ.
Thank you to all of you for your ongoing support. Your generosity allows us to prepare people to serve you and to serve with you.
James Winderlich
Principal
P.S On 10 August I was officially installed as Principal of ALC. This took place at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Adelaide. I want to thank everyone who prepared, conducted and attended the event. Thanks also to those of you who sent greetings. It was encouraging to see so many people there. My installation could never be solely about me. Instead, it was a celebration of our life together as the ALC community, and also of our life together in the LCA. Thanks again to all who were involved.
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What can ALC offer you?
Australian Lutheran College provides foundational and advanced theological education, including pre-service programs for ministry preparation and in-service programs for professional growth and leadership development.
It is never too late to begin your learning journey. Come and join us on a transformative, enjoyable and empowering journey of discovery.
Enrolments for study in 2015 open early November.
To find out what ALC can offer you contact the college on Freecall 1800 625 193 or visit our website: www.alc.edu.au.
To read about our diverse student community, look for the next edition of Saints Alive inside the September edition of The Lutheran.
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Important community events
As members of our extended ALC community we invite you to join us for the following events and celebrations.
Boarding Open Day
Sunday, 17 August
Tours of our residential facilities will be available on campus at 11am, 1pm and 3pm.
Alternative arrangements can be made by contacting the Business Manager, Margaret Beare on (08) 8267 7400. Applications for boarding in 2015 will be available on the day.
Fritzsche Oration
Monday, 18 August
This year's oration, 'Dr Hermann Sasse, Lutheran theologian', will be delivered by ALC emeritus lecturer Rev Dr Maurice Schild at the college at 7.30pm.
Valedictory Service
Friday, 21 November
The college's closing service for the year will be held at 7.30pm at Glynde Lutheran Church, 15-17 Glynburn Rd, Glynde and will incorporate the presenting of Vocational and VET certificates to our final year students.
Graduation Service/Ceremony
Friday, 5 December
ALC Higher Education students will be awarded their degrees by the University of Divinity at a ceremony which will be held at 7.30pm at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 170 Flinders Street, Adelaide.
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Vicars return
In December 2013, five enthusiastic pastoral ministry students headed off on their vicarage journey. Six months later, having returned to our community to complete the final leg of their studies, they reflect on their vicarage experience.
Vicarage for me was a time of growing and gaining confidence. It was a time where I was exposed to the various aspects of Pastoral ministry that St Michael's had to offer.
During this time I was able to test and extend myself in the areas of preaching, teaching and visiting, as well as catch a glimpse of what school ministry may look like.
It was a busy and challenging time, but very rewarding. Vicarage was a time when my sense of call was strengthened, as I gained more confidence. I believe that it certainly has equipped me for what lies ahead.
Nicholas Kitchen
St Michael's, Hahndorf
I have heard it said that 'God gives you the vicarage you need.' If that is true then apparently what I needed was to have an understanding and supportive supervisor in Pastor Fraser, who was happy to encourage and stretch me both professionally and personally as I continue in testing my call to be a pastor.
I had the chance to do this through many opportunities at Bethlehem in assisting during worship and preaching, leading bible study and visiting and praying with God's people there. It was wonderful to be part of this ministry and to see God work through his given means, feeding, sustaining and transforming people's lives for his glory and our good. I thank God for a great vicarage - the one I needed.
Jason Pokela
Bethlehem, Adelaide
Vicarage for me was a real affirmation of the decision to prepare to be a pastor of the LCA. I was blessed to have a vicar father who challenged me in finding the good news in scripture and how this relates to our lives. My vicarage was at St Paul, Blair Athol under Pastor Eugene Minge. A rewarding experience in personal growth and confidence. Thanks Pastor Eugene and people of St Paul.
Graham Pfeffer
St Paul, Blair Athol
Read more reflections
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Customised training for LCA congregations
Grassroots Training offers customised training for churches, schools and ministry groups on a variety of topics. Contact the Grassroots Training
team if you would like to know
more about how we can support
your training needs.
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Bush Course
Each year, ordained members of the teaching staff at ALC make the trip to central Australia to lead what has become known as the 'bush course'. This is designed to assist Aboriginal pastors and church workers in their theological development and pastoral work; it's also an expression of the LCA's partnership in mission and ministry. Dean of Chapel, Linards Jansons reflects on his recent bush experience. Read more
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Where it's all been heading: becoming a teacher in a Lutheran School
Queensland based ALC Lutheran Strand students are looking forward to an event on 14 August which will support them in achieving their goal of finding a teaching position in a Lutheran school or early learning centre. Read more of this article by Andrew Jaensch.
The Lutheran Strand is a means by which individuals can work towards accreditation to teach in Lutheran schools while enrolled in their education degree at a university. These students undertake four ALC units of study and complete their final teaching experience in a Lutheran School. (Postgraduate students complete ALC's Graduate Certificate in Religious Education.)
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New support role for boarders
The internal support systems for our boarding residents have recently undergone some changes. As part of these changes, we welcome our new Senior Boarding Assistants, Brant and Elizabeth Waterson, who will provide care and support to the boarders outside of the college's normal business hours.
Brant says, 'We are both very excited to take on our new role in supporting and guiding the boarders within the ALC community. We look forward to helping them grow as young adults, as well as spiritually.'
Brant grew up in a Lutheran family on the NSW Central Coast. He holds a Masters of Education (Mathematics) degree and spent the past seven years, (most recently at Red Bend Catholic College in Forbes NSW), teaching mathematics at a secondary level. He is currently enrolled as a first year Pastoral Ministry student at ALC.
His wife Elizabeth, is a classically trained professional singer, whose career has enabled her to tour Australia many times and has also taken her overseas.
The master of their house is their son, three year old Calhon.
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Lutheran Theological Journal - guided by principles past and present
Tradition recognises 1517 AD, the year that Luther posted the 95 Theses on the door of the castle church in Wittenberg, as the start of the Reformation. In the year of the 450th Jubilee of the Reformation, 1967, Lutheran Theological Journal was born - the journal of the faculty of Luther Seminary, the fledgling seminary of the fledgling Lutheran Church of Australia. Read more of this fascinating history written by the current editor, Peter Lockwood.
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Call to old scholars
The ALC story reaches right back to the beginning of the LCA itself. The amalgamation of the Immanuel and Concordia seminaries held deep significance for the young and emerging LCA. As a consequence, many individuals have an ALC connection - whether it be as a student at Luther Seminary or as a would be teacher at LTC. If you are an old scholar or graduate of ALC, LTC or Luther Seminary, we would love to know where your learning experience has taken you. If you have a story that you are willing to share, please email principal@alc.edu.au. We hope that we can stay in touch with you.
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