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Giving thanks for St Paul's, Ferryden Park
On Sunday 16 March, St Paul's Lutheran Church Ferryden Park congregation was closed, in its current format. Bishop Andrew led the rite of closure. We give thanks to God for the numerous people who have been part of the life of St Paul’s over many years. Read more
SA-NT District Staff Retreat
On Tuesday, 25 March, the District Staff embarked on a retreat day to the beautiful Barossa Valley. We shared a time of learning and reflecting on our rich history as the Lutheran Church in Australia. We are grateful to Langmeil & Bethany Lutheran Church for hosting us in their beautiful spaces. The retreat was a wonderful opportunity to spend time together, deepen connections, and strengthen our collaboration as we serve the district.
Did you know that the LCA has a whole page devoted to worship resources? From song suggestions, service orders, drama, visual art, prayers & liturgy, you can find many creative ways to connect with your regular worshippers and visitors.
We'd love to hear about the creative ways you are celebrating Easter this year in your church community —reply to this eNews to share your story!
Thank you to the congregations who have sent through their upcoming Easter service times. If you'd like your church Easter service times added to the list, please email administration.sa-nt@lca.org.au
District Pastors Conference: 14 to 16 May
Registrations are open and will close on 21 April with no late registrations accepted, including for the dinner on 14 May. A first aid CPR course for pastors will be available at the end of the conference (this relates to new automated external defibrillator requirements). Numbers are limited. Click here to register
District Convention of Synod: 17 to 18 May
Registrations for the District Convention of Synod are open and will close on 21 April with no late registrations accepted. In addition to submitting their LAMP2 form, all delegates must register. Visitors are welcome but must also register. We will not be able to accept registration on the day. Click here to register.
March Edition of the Together Magazine is out now!
Pick up a hard copy at church or download a digital version from our website to read now.
Child Safety action plan now overdue
Thank you to all congregations who submitted their Round 2 Child Safety Standards Action Plan or 'No Children' Assurance by the 31 March deadline. A list of all submissions will be available on the Child Safety Standards website at the end of April. Read more
NEWS & NOTICES
Disaster and Recovery Ministries is recruiting chaplains who offer a ministry of presence, care, and comfort to people affected in times of great need. People who are ordained or lay people with appropriate experience and referees may attend the training. Disaster and Recovery Ministries SA will confirm places in the team after successful completion of the training and receipt of completed application form, reference from a minister/pastor and a current Working with Children Check. Applications for training must be accompanied by a nomination form from the SA-NT District office. For more information, or to be sent an application and nomination form, email heidi.smith@lca.org.au or phone the District office 08 8267 5211
2025 Disaster & Recovery Ministries Training courses for potential new chaplains:
- Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd May 2025 at Brooklyn Park (Uniting College for Leadership & Theology, 312 Sir Donald Bradman Drive) from 9:30am – 4:30pm
- Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd October 2025 at Brooklyn Park (Uniting College for Leadership & Theology, 312 Sir Donald Bradman Drive) from 9:30am – 4:30pm
April is the month to get Winter Ready! Are the church and manse heaters ready for Winter? Do filters or flus need cleaning or heaters need servicing? Are there gaps around doors/windows that need sealing?
A reminder to also check your First Aid Kits and update them if needed.
Click here to view and download the Annual WH&S Calendar
Each month, we will provide you with some pointers for your church council, board of management or administration team.
- Install new office holders
- Lodge BAS for January to March period (if operating on quarterly BAS returns)
- Complete biennial Child Safety Standards Self-Assessment
- Review church heating, arrange for replacements or servicing as needed
- Review Child Safety Standards: Standard 3
Click here to view and download the Annual Governance Calendar
As advised previously the SA Government is making automated external defibrillator machines mandatory in all public spaces, including worship spaces from 1January 2026. A question has been asked about the halls and other buildings associated with our churches. We have been advised that because the halls are not used primarily as commercial spaces they do not require a separate defibrillator.
Please watch this space for further information as it becomes available. Contact the District Office if you have questions.
LCA Insurance has embarked again on a three-year program to value all Lutheran churches in the LCA to ensure that they are adequately covered for current replacement value. We understand that many congregations could not afford to undertake a valuation of their property so it has been decided that LCA Insurance will meet the full cost of the valuation.
With the support of the LCA, Aon Valuation Services have been appointed to undertake the valuation program. Aon Valuation Services have begun contacting the designated contact person in each congregation to arrange a suitable time. I have not been advised when these inspections will take place but do know that some people have already been contacted about this. Please contact LCA Insurance if you have questions about this.
EVENTS
In 2025, it will be 80 years since Dietrich Bonhoeffer was sent to the gallows. His writings still present many insights into how Christians can live out Jesus’ call to follow him as disciples, both privately and publicly. You are invited to attend a conference reflecting on Bonhoeffer’s legacy and his faith challenges for all of us today.
The conference is sponsored by the Bonhoeffer Reading Group of Adelaide, which meets monthly in North Adelaide. To join the Reading Group or attend the conference, contact Pastor Mike Pietsch for further details (0416 738 631 or mikepietsch25@gmail.com)
BLUEPRINT MINISTRIES
Come along to Handmade on the 13th of April! Diffusion Productions will be showing their new short film, ‘Listen’. This film has been made by local Adelaide Christians and is an interpretation of the story of Samuel hearing the call from God in the night as read in 1 Samuel. The filmmakers will be sharing a bit about their journey in making the short film and also leading discussion around ideas brought up through the film.
We hope to see you there! Check out our Facebook event for more details!
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