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Six people will join the LCANZ’s ordained ministry ranks in the coming six weeks, including two women in what is a first for the church. Maria Rudolph and Sue Westhorp have been determined by Australian Lutheran College and the College of Bishops as properly prepared for the rite of ordination, and they are set to become the church’s first female pastors on 13 and 27 April, respectively. Read more
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Hundreds of LCANZ members and friends have gathered to thank God for the 75th anniversary of ALWS at the places where the church’s overseas aid and development agency had its beginnings. And there's still more celebrations to come with upcoming Walk My Way events in Adelaide on 3 May and Brisbane on 10 May. Read more
As Lutheran Media celebrates 80 years of blessings in 2025, hear a special message from manager Dr Tania Nelson, inviting you to celebrate at three key events in SA and Qld. For more information or to register, go to lutheranmedia.org.au/about-us/events/
To order your copy of the Lutheran Media history book, go to lutheranmedia.org.au
Please pray for Myanmar
Pastor Mark Schultz, the LCA's Assistant to the Bishop – International Mission, has encouraged our Lutheran family in Australia and New Zealand to pray for the people of the earthquake-devastated Southeast Asian nation of Myanmar. He says: 'Please keep the nation, people and our partner churches in Myanmar in your prayers after the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake last week on Friday 28 March. Pray for those who mourn, those who are waiting for news, those still trapped, and the courageous search and rescue workers who are tirelessly working around the clock to find survivors. Please also pray for those grieving the loss of life in the tower collapse in Bangkok, Thailand.'
'In the coming days, we will launch a special appeal to help our partner churches in Myanmar,' Pastor Mark says. 'Please stay tuned for more details. In the meantime, we invite you to donate via ALWS' Emergency Action appeal.’
Due to recent updates to the membership of the Commission on Theology and Inter-Church Relations (CTICR), vacancies exist for two lay members and one pastor member. We invite you to carefully and prayerfully consider whether you have the required skills and knowledge to serve on the commission. Nominations close on 21 April. Read more
Read inspiring stories of God at work with Aboriginal Lutherans in Central Australia in the latest edition of Christ in the Centre, the magazine of the Finke River Mission in Central Australia. Click here to download your copy (PDF), or go to Finke River Mission's website to read it online.
The Australian Lutheran College (ALC) Library will have a new home at 22 Pulteney Street, in the Adelaide CBD. ALC Principal Tim Stringer said the prominent location would provide continued access to the library for students and professionals and provide potential for greater community engagement. Read more
- LLL Mission Outreach Grants support communities
- Messages of hope launches 'Hope for kids'
- Qld Bung Yumi 2025 event
- Join an ALWS Walk My Way
- Easter tracts and resources from Lutheran Tract Mission
- Lent resources from Grow Ministries
- Free Lenten devotional from Lutheran Tract Mission
- Explore missional stewardship with new Bible study
- First women to be ordained in the LCANZ (1 April)
- New home found for ALC library
(31 March) - LLL Mission Outreach Grants support communities (26 March)
- LCANZ gives thanks for ALWS 75th anniversary (24 March)
- New assistant bishop for WA District (19 March)
- Australian Lutheran College (31 March)
- LCNZ (Te Ōriwa) (31 March)
- District eVoices (Vic–Tas District)
(26 March) - Lutheran Education Australia
(26 March) - Queensland District (26 March)
- COMMUNITY CHAPLAIN – FAMILY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE REFUGES
Lutheran Services, Milton Qld
Up to 0.4 FTE; initial four-month period with possible extension - PASTORAL SUPPORT WORKER
Finke River Mission, Hermannsburg NT
Expressions of interest invited from pastors
- LUTHERAN EARTH CARE
VOLUNTEER LAY COMMITTEE MEMBER
Committee vacancy for the 2025–2027 synodical term. Enthusiastic members of the LCANZ with a passion for creation care are invited to submit a nomination using the form here and send it to nominations@lca.org.au - COMMISSION ON THEOLOGY AND INTER-CHURCH RELATIONS
Vacancies for two lay members and one pastor member. Please complete the nomination form here and send it to nominations@lca.org.au by Monday 21 April.
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OLD HERBIG FAMILY TREE
170th Anniversary celebrations
27 April 2025
All welcome to 11.30am thanksgiving service at the tree.
Lunch afterwards for descendants only at the Springton Institute.
More details – 0405 587 855
Lunch bookings:
www.herbigfamilytree.com.au
LUTHERAN WOMEN OF NSW & ACT
58th Annual Convention
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Belconnen ACT
3 May 2025
Theme: Walking with Jesus
9am: ‘Cuppa’ and registration
9.45am: Opening devotion
Lunch: $15
RSVP by 18 April to Tanna 0488 700 027
or tandtmac@bigpond.com
SAVE THE DATE
GLYNDE ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH SA
100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
24 August 2025 – dedication of church building
Please visit www.glyndechurch.org for
updates and more information.
ST JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH
JEPARIT VIC
100TH ANNIVERSARY
THANKSGIVING SERVICE
of church building dedication
Sunday 7 September 2025, 10am
More details to follow.
For information, contact:
Chairman Wayne Werner 0428 972 044
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