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5 March 2025
Since 2004, a multicultural ministry between Glynde Zion Lutheran Church in South Australia and its partner congregations – Grace Lutheran Chinese Church, Adelaide Korean Global Mission Church, and Nuer Lutheran Fellowship – has supported families with children aged up to five years, attracting more than 100 people each week. As the children they’ve served have grown into young adults, the congregation has seen a need to continue the spiritual development of young people aged 8 to 30 and shared a vision in early 2024 of creating dynamic, faith-building activities for youth as they transition into adulthood. Thanks to a Local Mission Seed Project Fund grant from the LCANZ, Glynde has welcomed a part-time youth coordinator to help grow ministries and leadership skills among young people in their diverse community. Read more
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New LCA International Mission leader Pastor Mark Schultz is excited ‘to see what God has in store’ for the church, as he starts his ‘next adventure’ in ministry. Pastor Mark was installed to his new role by LCANZ Bishop Paul Smith at Mount Barker SA on 23 February. Read more
Our long-term and dedicated LCA Insurance and Risk Manager Lucinda Osborne is moving on to another career opportunity, and we are looking for a suitably qualified person to fill this vacancy. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to bring your work experience into a Christian environment. Click here for more information.
To celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2025, ALWS aims to support 75,000 children from the world’s poorest communities with essentials such as food, schooling and safety. And you can help achieve this bold ministry goal by participating in or supporting a Walk My Way near you. Go to alws75.org.au to sign up today. Read more
HARTLEY HAGE (31/5/1930–28/02/2025)
Ordained 1 March 1953 (Immanuel Lutheran Church, Light Pass SA); served Papua New Guinea (teacher – 1955–1965), Point Pass SA (locum pastor – 1965), Light Pass Lutheran School senior teacher – 1966–1967), PNG (teacher – 1968–1972), Eudunda SA (1973–1978), Jeparit Vic (1978–1984), Barmera SA (1985–1994), Tanunda Lutheran Home (chaplain – 1994–1997); retired August 1997; died 28 Feb 2025; funeral to be held 8 Mar 2025 (Immanuel Lutheran Church, Light Pass SA); mourned by children Evelyn Ewell, Rose Chilcott, Charles Hage, Grace Rethus, Paul Hage, Alice Lamnek and families.
To kick off its 80th anniversary celebrations, Lutheran Media has launched a history book called Lutheran media ministry in Australia and New Zealand: 80 years of blessings, which is available now for purchase. Lutheran Media is also hosting several key events to celebrate the milestone – all are welcome. Read more
Thank you to those who serve as statisticians for your congregation or parish. If you have not already done so, please enter the statistics for 2024 into LAMP2 as soon as possible, as these were due at the end of February. Click here for instructions on accessing the statistics app in LAMP2. If you need assistance, please contact your district office.
This Lent, strengthen your prayer life with two great resources. Prayer Cross – A daily guide to help you pray for your family, community
and the world. GIFT Lent – A fun, interactive resource for families, schools, and churches, filled with worship ideas, dramas, crafts, and activities to enrich the traditions of Lent and Easter. Read more
- Church partners launch multicultural youth ministry (4 March)
- Step out, so a child can step up!
(3 March) - LCA welcomes new international mission leader
(26 February) - LORDS welcomes junior school building (26 February)
- District eVoices (Vic–Tas District)
(27 February) - Queensland District (26 February)
- Australian Lutheran College
(21 February) - Lutheran Tract Mission (20 February)
- LCA INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGER
LCA Insurance, LCANZ Churchwide Office
North Adelaide SA
Permanent 1.0 FTE - SPIRITUAL CARE COORDINATOR
Lutheran Homes Group, Adelaide SA
Full-time - DIGITAL MEDIA AND MARKETING ASSISTANT
Lutheran Media, North Adelaide SA
Permanent 0.5–1.0 FTE negotiable - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT
LCANZ Churchwide Office,
Professional Standards, North Adelaide SA, part-time, 0.4 FTE - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS ANALYST
LCANZ Churchwide Office,
Professional Standards, North Adelaide SA, full-time
- SAFE CHURCH SUPPORT PARTNER
LCANZ Churchwide Office,
Professional Standards, North Adelaide SA, full-time - SAFE CHURCH TRAINER
LCANZ Churchwide Office
Professional Standards, location flexible
Casual - CHILD, YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRY CHURCH WORKER
Mid Murray Lutheran Parish, Mannum SA
Part-time, 17 hours per week - COMMUNITY ACTION COORDINATOR
Australian Lutheran World Service, location flexible, full-time
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ST JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH
EBENEZER SA
120TH ANNIVERSARY OF
CHURCH BUILDING DEDICATION
Sunday 6 April 2025
10am: Worship service followed by a light lunch
RSVP: Sue Riebke by 30 March for catering purposes
M: 0439 033 955; E: lsriebke@bigpond.com
SAVE THE DATES
LUTHERAN MEDIA
80TH ANNIVERSARY
21 June 2025 – Thank You Lunch
Kies Family Wines, Lyndoch SA
31 August 2025 – High Tea
Concordia College Toowoomba Qld
2 November 2025 – Worship Service and Lunch
St Michael’s Hahndorf SA
All welcome!
SAVE THE DATES
GLYNDE ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH SA
100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
24 August 2025 – dedication of church building
Please visit www.glyndechurch.org for
updates and more information.
TABOR LUTHERAN CHURCH
77 Murray St, Tanunda SA
Invite you to our
175TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CONGREGATION
Sunday 16 March 2025
9am: Worship service,
followed by morning tea in the hall
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