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17 March 2026
Living Faith Lutheran Church Greater Geelong, Victoria, is beginning a new chapter in youth ministry, building on the momentum of 21 students who were confirmed last year. Supported by an LCANZ Local Mission Fund grant, the congregation is creating new opportunities to encourage young people in their faith and help them grow in their relationship with Jesus. Read more
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Members of the LCANZ Western Australia District gathered last month at Rockingham–Mandurah Lutheran Church for the 2026 Mission and Ministry Fest, a weekend of encouragement, learning and fellowship centred on faith and mission under the
theme ‘I believed; therefore I have spoken’ from 2 Corinthians 4:13. Read more
Recently, Jo Chamberlain from Messages of hope interviewed Leanne Kitson on what it’s really like to teach in diverse classroom environments. Leanne has decades of experience working with children with special needs, and in this honest and heartfelt interview, she shares how she finds joy seeing students flourish. Go to the podcast
Minutes of the 2025 Special Convention of General Synod and the updated LCA Constitution are available now
Explorations in Mission and MinistrY (EMMY) is a new monthly online conversation for LCANZ pastors, church leaders and congregation members. Join LCA SA–NT Assistant Bishop for Mission Pastor Stephen Schultz for the March session, 'Leading with Missional Imagination', today at 7pm (ACDT)/6pm (ACST). Recordings of sessions are also available. Find out more
LCA International Mission invites you to join a monthly online prayer gathering with others across Australia and New Zealand, lifting up our partner churches around the world. Each gathering features a short presentation from a ministry partner, followed by time to pray together. Read more about the 2026 schedule and how to take part.
As part of their Safe Church obligations, church workers (including pastors), employees and volunteers are now required to sign the revised LCA Standards of Ethical Behaviour and Code of Conduct. The Safe Church team has prepared a list of frequently asked questions about the new code of conduct. Read more
- DIRECTOR FOR WORLD SERVICE
Lutheran World Federation
Geneva, Switzerland
Full-time - MISSION ENGAGEMENT MANAGER
LLL Australia, North Adelaide SA - CAMPUS MISSIONAL ENGAGEMENT TEAM LEADER
Our Saviour Lutheran Church
Aberfoyle Park SA
0.4 FTE, initial 12-month contract - LCA SUPPORT OFFICER
Lutheran Church of Australia
LCANZ Church House, Adelaide SA
Full-time - HR COORDINATOR/ADVISOR
Lutheran Church of Australia
LCANZ Church House, Adelaide SA
0.8–1.0 FTE - OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
Faith Lutheran Church, Warradale SA
Part-time, nine hours per week
- LAY POSITION VACANCY
Commission on Theology and Inter-Church Relations - EXHIBITION CENTRE VOLUNTEERS
LCANZ Church House, Adelaide SA
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CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
From early 2026, the LCANZ Church House exhibition centre
will feature displays reflecting our Lutheran heritage,
current ministries and service and future directions.
We need volunteers for this exciting new space.
If you are interested, email exhibitioncentre@lca.org.au
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