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1 September 2026
Angela Schilling from Lutheran Archives recently visited Kuala Lumpur to lead a workshop about caring for church records and archives. Supported by LCA International Mission, the event brought together participants from Lutheran churches and organisations across Malaysia and Singapore. Read more
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The theme and logo for next year's 22nd Regular Convention of General Synod in Brisbane have been unveiled, with Open Arms and its tagline, Receiving Abundantly – Sharing Generously, celebrating God's abundant gifts and the church's calling to receive them with gratitude and share them generously in service to others. Read more
As Lutheran World Federation teams supported by ALWS respond to the recent Nepal flood disaster, congregations are encouraged to pray, share the appeal using downloadable PowerPoint slides (standard or widescreen) and support the response through a donation to the ALWS Nepal Flood Appeal. Read more
In a Father's Day message, LCANZ Bishop Paul Smith reflects on the gift and calling of fatherhood, encouraging Christians to give thanks for their fathers, pray for them and commend those who have died to God's mercy. 'Being a father is a vocation – a calling,' he says, as he offers a prayer for fathers and families. Read the full message
Paul Ridley was ordained as a General Ministry Pastor on 30 August 2026 at St Petri Lutheran Church in Nuriootpa SA by LCANZ Bishop Paul Smith. Pastor Paul has been assigned by the College of Bishops to serve Light Lutheran Church in Freeling SA.
Lutheran World Federation General Secretary Rev Dr Anne Burghardt and Regional Secretary for Asia Rev Dr Rospita Siahaan will visit Australia in September, including visits to LCANZ ministries and an open forum at Church House in Adelaide. LCANZ Bishop Paul Smith invites church members to attend the forum on 20 September. Read more
Australian Lutheran College, in partnership with Lutheran Archives, presents the 2026 Fritzsche Oration, Unearthing the Treasures: Insights into the development and professionalisation of the Lutheran Lohe Library Collection, on Thursday 17 September at 4.00pm (ACST). Attend in person or via Zoom.
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Harmony editions of many Lutheran hymnals are no longer being printed, but they remain valuable tools for developing organists. If your congregation has any unused copies of the pictured editions, please consider helping place these resources into the hands of a new generation of church musicians. Contact Gina Dutschke.
BYRON 'BILL' KLEIN (31/05/1935–31/08/2026)
Ordained 1 February 1959 (St John's Jindera NSW); served Forbes NSW (1959–1963), Newcastle/Gosford NSW (1963–1967), Hamilton NZ (1967), Taumarunui NZ (1967–1974), Marton NZ (1974–1979), Blackwood SA (1979–1987), Mount Gambier SA (1987–1999); retired 3 January 1999; died 31 August 2026; funeral TBC; mourned by children Tanya, Nigel, Lisa, Kirsten and families
Congregations are encouraged to celebrate the Season of Creation (1 September to 4 October) with a special service in September. This year's theme is 'Living Water', and the LCANZ 2026 resources are available now on the Worship Planning Page. Go to the resources or find out more
The Report Abuse poster has recently been updated with LCANZ Church House's Frome Street address. The option of contacting Professional Standards via a specific PO Box has also been removed. Click here to download it. Please print the new poster and replace the old versions.
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Living Faith St David's
Freshwater Creek, Victoria
160th Anniversary Celebration
Sunday 11 October 2026
Thanksgiving Service 2pm,
followed by afternoon tea and fellowship.
Preacher: Pastor Robert Bartholomaeus
Past members and friends are all welcome to join us.
RSVP 1 October 2026
livingfaithgeelong@lca.org.au
0494 372 671
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