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10 June 2025

Pastor Adrian Kitson and the St Petri congregation at Nuriootpa in SA's Barossa Valley were delighted to receive an LCANZ Local Mission Fund grant to further their vision for a regional learning hub. Pastor Adrian says St Petri has been aware for some time that encouraging local people to develop skills in church ministries and learn more of the Scriptures and about living their faith is 'so needed'. Read more

 
 
 
 
 

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Australian Lutheran College (ALC) has launched its annual appeal. Your donation will help equip and inspire the next generation of pastors, teachers and church workers – starting with the 35 students already answering the call to ministry this year, and more expected in Semester 2. Click here to donate now. Read more

 
 
 

This June, you’re invited to partner with Lutheran Media in multiplying hope. With your gift today, Lutheran Media can continue producing and sharing gospel resources that offer hope where it’s needed most. Every donation extends the reach of God’s love, helping people see that they are never alone. Donate now or find out more.

 
 

Lutherans recognised in King's Birthday 2025 Honours List

Congratulations to William 'Bernie' Delaney, Leslie Hampel, John Held, Chris Pfeiffer and any other members of the LCANZ recognised in the King's Birthday 2025 Honours List.

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Know of any other LCANZ members who have been honoured in the King's Birthday list? Please let us know at lca.comms@lca.org.au 

 
 
 
 
 
 

AUBREY 'AUB' PODLICH (28/09/1946–28/05/2025)

Ordained 18 January 1970 (Boonah Qld); served Murray Bridge SA (1970–1975), Gladstone Qld (1975–1978), Dysart Qld (1978–1984), South Ipswich Qld (1984–1995), Kalbar Qld (1996–1997), Fassifern Qld (1997–2008); retired 30 March 2008; died 28 May 2025; funeral 6 June 2025 (Boonah Lutheran Church Dugandan Qld); mourned by wife Merrilyn, children Dean, Shane, Nathan and Kirsten and families

 
 
 
 
 

The Australian Lutheran College library is in the process of moving to 22 Pulteney Street, Adelaide, following an extensive search for a suitable site that could accommodate the substantial academic collection. The move will take several weeks to complete, and library patrons are encouraged to postpone visiting the new library until 1 July 2025. Read more

 
 
 
 

Many congregations still need to submit their Child Safety Standards Action Plans or Child Safety Assurances. This is a vital step in creating safe church environments in our congregations. If your congregation is missing from our Child Safety Standards Thank You list, contact the Safe Church Service Desk or your church council. Read more

 
 
 

‘Ministry’ is probably not the first word people typically associate with Professional Standards. However, to Dave Biar, who recently retired after 12 years as a Professional Standards Officer for the LCA, that’s how it should be regarded. 'What matters is not just what we say, but how we behave,’ Dave says. Read more

 
 
  • New Child Safety Standards resources for teenagers
  • Child Safety Standards Action Plans now overdue
  • Health and wellbeing resources
  • Keep your LAMP2 details up to date
  • LCA’s Churchworker and Family Wellness and Support Program
 
  • Resources to mark Refugee Week 2025
  • LCANZ Online Worship and Ministry Guidelines
 
  • A guide for prayer and reflection during Pentecost
  • Browse Lutheran Tract Mission resources for women and friendship
  • Join LCA International Mission's June virtual prayer gathering
  • Enrolments open for ALC’s winter classes
 
  • New Child Safety Standards resources for teenagers
  • Upcoming Safe Church training sessions
  • Child Safety Standards Action Plans now overdue
 
 
 
 
 
 
MORE BULLETIN INSERTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
 
  • Resources to mark Refugee Week 2025 (10 June)
  • Lutherans recognised in King's Birthday 2025 Honours List (10 June)
  • Learning together (10 June)
  • ALC library on the move (10 June)
  • Not all ministry looks the same (6 June)
  • ALC annual appeal launched (6 June)
  • Has your congregation submitted its Child Safety Standards Action Plan?
    (5 June) 
  • Lutheran Media needs your help to multiply hope (3 June)
  • LLL Mission Outreach Grants benefit local SA communities (29 May)
READ MORE NEWS STORIES
 
 
  • Lutheran Education Australia (4 June)
  • Queensland District (4 June)
  • Australian Lutheran College (30 May)
  • District eVoices (Vic–Tas District)
    (28 May)
MANAGE YOUR ENEWS SUBSCRIPTIONS
 
 
 
  • LCA SUPPORT OFFICER
    LCA Churchwide Office, Adelaide SA
    1.0 FTE flexible position, with options for job share, full-time or part-time arrangements
  • PASTORAL SUPPORT WORKER
    Finke River Mission, Hermannsburg NT
    Expressions of interest invited from pastors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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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

 
 

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.

 

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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