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12 November 2024
Pastor Mark Schultz has accepted a call from the LCANZ to serve as Assistant to the Bishop – International Mission. He has served at Sydney's multi-ethnic, multisite LifeWay Lutheran Church for 18 years and wasn't looking to move – but God intervened. Read more
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Want to learn more about ALC's exciting new Midlife Masters program? Then register to attend an online information session next week on Tuesday 19 November. A one-off accelerated pathway to the ordained ministry, the program aims to prepare candidates aged 40 to 55 for possible ordination as general ministry pastors in 2027. Read more
When Angela Mayer grew up in the Lutheran church, violence wasn't talked about. It was only when she was delivering food donations to a women’s safehouse in the 1990s that she first understood the need for awareness. 25 November is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and the start of 16 days of activism. Read more
Wantok Place, the LCA’s museum of Papua New Guinea artefacts in North Adelaide, is moving to the church's new building at 139 Frome Street, Adelaide, where it will be incorporated into a wider museum and cultural centre. So, come and see Wantok Place before the collection is packed up for the move! Read more
Due to the sale of Australian Lutheran College's (ALC) North Adelaide campus, the chamber organ currently located in the college chapel requires a new home. ALC would ideally like the organ to remain within the Lutheran community and invites expressions of interest from individuals or congregations. Read more
In 2025, to celebrate 75 years of service, Australian Lutheran World Service aims to support 75,000 children with the essentials for a happy, healthy life – food, school and safety. You can be part of this bold ministry goal by joining ALWS in 2025 for a series of Walk My Way events across Australia. Read more
This year is the 15th edition of ALWS Gifts of Grace. Our Lutheran family has bought more than 100,000 Gifts of Grace to give nearly $10 million of practical ALWS aid. This Christmas, ALWS Gifts of Grace is twice the fun for your family! Each Gifts of Grace catalogue comes with a free children’s book, Nathan and the Fluffy Fertiliser Factory! Order now
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- New child safety resources to help your congregation thrive
- Churchwide Office Services Report
- Keep your LAMP2 details up to date
- Resourcing your church community with the new Congregational Life Hub
- Child Safety Standards online portal now live
- LCA’s Churchworker and Family Wellness and Support Program
- Telstra offer for congregations
- Lutheran Media celebrates 80 years of sharing hope
- Lutherans for Life Life News is out now
- Celebrating Advent with Lutheran Tract Mission resources
- Prepare for Advent and Christmas with Grow Ministries resources
- Lutheran Tract Mission Advent devotional booklet brings carols to life
- Journey through the 12 days of Christmas
- Save the date for Lutheran Education conference
- New way for mission-focused pastor to serve (12 November)
- Wantok Place is on the move
(12 November) - Is God calling you to be a pastor?
(11 November)
- Queensland District (6 November)
- LCNZ Te Ōriwa (6 November)
- Online Together (SA–NT District)
(6 November) - ALWS Gifts of Grace (5 November)
- Australian Lutheran College
(31 October) - Lutheran Education Australia
(30 October) - District Voices (Vic–Tas District)
(30 October)
- YOUTH COORDINATOR
Glynde Zion Lutheran Church, Glynde SA
Part-time, 6 hours a week - ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT/
OFFICE MANAGER
Concordia Lutheran Church, Loxton SA
Casual position up to 8 hours a week (flexible) - MISSION OPPORTUNITY
Lutheran Services,
Sunshine Coast/Gympie Qld - CHAPLAIN
Lutheran Services and Tabeel Aged Care, Laidley Qld
0.8 FTE (4 days per week)
- ARISE – WARRAMBUI VOLUNTEER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
For interns aged 18–25; 2025 applications close 17 November 2024 - DEPUTY TRIBUNAL ADMINISTRATOR
Lutheran Church of Australia, North Adelaide SA - LIVESTREAMING OPERATORS
Friends of Lutheran Archives, North Adelaide SA
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ST PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH RAMCO SA
100th Anniversary
of the dedication of the original church
Sunday 24 November 2024
Tea/coffee: 10am
Worship: 10.30am
Light lunch: Noon
RSVP by 13 November to Anne:
ananle@bigpond.com or 0429 471 677
Including dietary requirements
SAVE THE DATES
Glynde Zion Lutheran Church SA
100th Anniversary celebrations
1 December 2024 – formation of congregation
2 March 2025 – laying of church foundation
24 August 2025 – dedication of church building
Please visit www.glyndechurch.org for
updates and more information.
SAVE THE DATES
LUTHERAN MEDIA
80TH ANNIVERSARY
21 June 2025 – Thank You Lunch
Kies Family Wines, Lyndoch SA
31 August 2025 – High Tea
Concordia College Toowoomba Qld
2 November 2025 – Worship Service and Lunch
St Michael’s Hahndorf SA
All welcome!
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