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5 August 2025
Nunawading and Waverley Lutheran Church in Melbourne’s east is based in an area where 60 per cent of people come from China. So, nine years ago, the congregation responded to God’s leading by providing weekly English conversation classes. They have since been on a journey of targeted outreach initiatives underpinned by prayer and boosted by a mission grant, which enabled them to employ a Mandarin-speaking evangelist. Read more
Does your congregation, school or agency have a bright idea for local mission that needs financial support to become a reality? The LCANZ’s Local Mission Fund may be able to help. Expressions of interest for the 2026 allocation of grants close on 29 August 2025. Read more
As part of the implementation program of the ordination proposals from the 2024 Convention of General Synod, Dr Pauline Simonsen has been appointed as the LCANZ's Advocate for Women’s Ministry. This is a voluntary role, serving as a primary contact for women considering ordination. Read more
There has been an influx of new students enrolling at ALC in 2025, with many embarking on a pathway to pastoral ministry. In Semester 2, up to 20 people seeking to enter ministry studies in the LCANZ may join the 18 students who began studies in Semester 1.
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Congregations and individuals are invited to join the South Australia – Northern Territory District on Tuesday 12 August at 7pm (ACST) to pray for communities affected by drought. A fully pre-planned worship service for Sunday 31 August, including readings, prayers and a video sermon, will also be available soon. Find out more
Discover how faith and creation care go hand in hand through Lutheran Media's latest resources. In Messages of hope's new podcast episode, passionate environmental advocate Cathryn shares her insights on sustainable practices. Download a new Creation booklet to explore God's creation and our role in caring for it. Read more
In the August–September edition of The Lutheran, we give thanks for the great things God has done through ALWS in partnership with our Lutheran family. And we reveal the progress of the bold 75th birthday goal to support 75,000 children impacted by war and poverty. Subscribe today or read a preview.
- Responding to God's leading (5 August)
- Ministry enrolments boost continues at ALC (1 August)
- LCANZ appoints Advocate for Women's Ministry (31 July)
- Mick's Missionary Update (1 August)
- Queensland District (30 July)
- District eVoices (Vic–Tas District)
(30 July) - Lutheran Tract Mission (24 July)
- CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
LLL Australia, North Adelaide SA
Full-time - DISTRICT HOSPITAL CHAPLAIN
LCA Victoria – Tasmania District
Melbourne Vic
0.3–0.4 FTE (flexible hours and location) - PROJECT OFFICER (ARTEFACT COLLECTION)
Lutheran Archives, Bowden SA
Casual, 13-week duration, 0.6 FTE
- OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
St John’s Lutheran Church, Unley SA
0.6 FTE (22 hours per week) - FINANCE SECRETARY
Finke River Mission, LCA Churchwide Office, Adelaide SA
0.8 FTE, permanent part-time - PASTORAL SUPPORT WORKER
Finke River Mission, Hermannsburg NT
Expressions of interest invited from pastors
- 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
SALISBURY LUTHERAN KINDERGARTEN SA
is celebrating its 50th birthday on
Sunday 10 August 2025.
Past students, parents and staff,
please join us.
10am: Worship at The Ark Church,
followed by a bring-and-share lunch and kindergarten tours.
10 Waterloo Corner Road, Salisbury SA
ST JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH
JEPARIT, VICTORIA
100th Anniversary Thanksgiving Weekend
Celebrating our current church building’s centenary!
6–7 September 2025
Saturday: 2pm–5pm
Sunday: Thanksgiving service, 10am,
followed by fellowship lunch
RSVP by 31 August:
MaryAnne Paech – 0408 822 355
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.
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