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26 May 2026
Every morning, LCA Daily Devotions appear in inboxes and social media feeds across the church, but behind each devotion is a team of writers, editors and contributors sharing God’s word with others. Go behind the scenes of a ministry that has now delivered more than 6 million devotions to subscribers. Read more
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Australian Lutheran College (ALC) has welcomed Rev Dr Eric Trozzo as its new director of Systematic Theology and Church History. An experienced lecturer and researcher with international ministry and teaching experience, Eric has already been teaching at ALC as a casual academic since early 2025. Read more
Finke River Mission (FRM) has welcomed Peter Doecke as its new finance secretary following the retirement of long-serving staff member Bryan Elliott. Recently travelling to Alice Springs and surrounding communities, Peter has already begun connecting with the people and ministry work at the heart of FRM’s mission across Central Australia. Read more
DAVID PAECH (22/03/1933–17/05/2026)
Ordained 16 Jan 1955 (St John's Lutheran Church Melbourne Vic); served Moorooka Qld, Tanunda SA, Palmerston North NZ, Box Hill Vic, Renmark SA, as SA District President and LCA Second Vice-President; retired 31 Dec 1998; died 17 May 2026 (Glynde SA); funeral 10.30am, 29 May 2026 (St Andrews Lutheran Church, Glynde Retirement Homes, Glynde SA), livestream here; mourned by wife Betty, children David, Michael, Stephen, Pauline and Susan, and families
In the June–July edition of The Lutheran, members of our Lutheran family share their experiences of grief, illness, depression, burnout and domestic violence, highlighting the hope found in Christ and the comfort of not walking through dark places alone. Click here to take a sneak peek at the edition.
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In a recent podcast episode, Lutheran Media spoke with Kenyan refugee aid worker Mary Obara about conditions in refugee camps in Kenya and Somalia. ‘What really breaks my heart … is when I get to the reception centre in the refugee camp,’ Mary said. ‘No human being deserves to stay in such conditions because there is no dignity.’ Listen to it here
With Holy Trinity Sunday falling on 31 May 2026, are you looking for high-quality, free resources to support your worship services, children’s talks or congregational programs? Explore Grow Ministries’ GIFT 'What We Believe', which unpacks the Apostles’ Creed and the Trinity in ways people of all ages can understand. Download the resource here.
National Reconciliation Week runs from 27 May to 3 June, with the 2026 theme, All In, encouraging Australians to take part in the ongoing journey of reconciliation. Worship, prayer and study resources are available to support congregations marking the week, including materials for Holy Trinity Sunday on 31 May. Read more
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