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2 September 2025
Sometimes, 'mission' is as simple as sharing a meal, asking a question or becoming a friend. That’s what members of St Paul Lutheran Church in Blair Athol in suburban Adelaide have discovered as they reach out to migrants from India and Afghanistan in their local community – one conversation at a time. Read more
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Join LCA International Mission online on Thursday 4 September as we give thanks to God and celebrate 10 years of faithful gospel ministry through Michael (Mick) Hauser in Papua New Guinea (PNG). For the past decade, Mick has been serving as a lecturer at Martin Luther Seminary in Lae, PNG. Read more
What started in 2015 as a simple but unique idea – using the LCA Churchwide Office car park on Ward Street in North Adelaide to raise funds during AFL games – grew into a decade-long special faith outreach that welcomed thousands of footy fans and raised nearly $90,000 for our Lutheran Church ministries. Read more
Are you planning a community or church event for families? Messages of hope’s ‘Hope for kids’ showbags are a fantastic resource to give away to primary school-aged children. Inside the showbags, you’ll also find colouring-in sheets, activities, Bible messages and one of six books from the Lost Sheep series by Andrew McDonough. Read more
This month, Australia and New Zealand will each observe a dedicated week focused on child safety and wellbeing, with free resources to support communities. In the LCANZ, this focus is reflected in the ongoing commitment to submit a Child Safety Standards Action Plan. Haven’t submitted yours yet? Now's the time to get it done. Read more
Lutheran Education Australia warmly invites Lutheran leaders, educators and support staff to gather for the seventh Australian Conference on Lutheran Education (ACLE7) at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Queensland, from 1 to 3 October 2025. To learn more about the conference, visit the ACLE 2025 website. Read more
- A decade of footy fans and faith
(2 September) - Reaching out – one friend at a time (1 September)
- Child Safety in focus across Australia and New Zealand (29 August)
- Celebrating 10 years of faithfulness in PNG (28 August)
- Join Lutheran educators from across Australia (28 August)
- New resource introduces key Lutheran teachings (19 August)
- Australian Lutheran College (29 August)
- District eVoices (Vic–Tas District)
(27 August) - Queensland District (27 August)
- Lutheran Education Australia
(22 August)
- DISTRICT HOSPITAL CHAPLAIN
LCA Victoria – Tasmania District
Melbourne Vic
0.3–0.4 FTE (flexible hours and location)
- ARISE – WARRAMBUI VOLUNTEER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM 2026
Interns (aged 18 to 25)
Applications close 21 November 2025
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ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH
SADDLEWORTH SA
100TH ANNIVERSARY
OF CHURCH BUILDING DEDICATION
Sunday 19 October 2025
10.30am – Worship
All past pastors, members and families are invited to join us.
Light lunch provided after service
RSVP for catering purposes – Greg Schmaal, 0427 485 217
CENTENARIES
MURRAY VALLEY LUTHERAN
COMMUNITY SA
Zion Monarto
Sunday 21 September, 10.30am
Preacher: Bishop David Altus
Holy Cross Murray Bridge
Sunday 9 November, 10am
Preacher: Pastor Graham Harms
Services followed by lunch
and historic displays.
Former members and pastors welcome.
FORMER PNG MISSIONARIES INVITED
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of PNG’s
Siassi District invites former missionaries
to Umboi (Siassi Island) and family to:
ELC-PNG Synod, 19–23 January 2026,
Awalkon Station, Siassi.
RSVP by 21 November 2025 to
Gordon Samuel: gcsamuel@bigpond.com
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