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Light Lutheran Congregation celebrates Pastor Geoff Kuchel's retirement
Pastor Geoff Kuchel retired on Sunday 28 June after 45 years of ministry across four states, one territory, and two countries. His final service, attended by more than 160 people in person and online, was a celebration of God’s grace and his ministry. Emeritus Bishop David Altus led the rite of retirement, with gifts presented by congregation chairperson Leighton Schuster. Read more...
A special visit to Immanuel Gawler Primary School
When students at Immanuel Gawler Primary School chose Lutheran Disability Services as the focus of their Term 1 fundraising efforts, the result was far more than a donation: it was a connection between two Lutheran communities whose shared values brought them together. Read more...
Alone (but not alone)
Alone Australia Season 3 contestant Ben Grieger (St Peter’s Loxton) recently shared his survival story at the HILS Fellowship Retreat. Ben’s experience offers a powerful reflection on resilience, faith, purpose, and the assurance that we are never truly alone. Read more about the retreat and Ben’s encouragement for educators in Steph Richards’ (Lobethal Lutheran School principal) blog ...
‘Love with skin on’: God’s love in action
After months of preparation, prayer and practical support, members of St John’s Lutheran Church Unley have welcomed a Somali family through the Community Refugee Integration Support Program (CRISP). Their story is a powerful example of God’s love in action. Read more ...
The District Office and the Lutheran Education SA, NT & WA office recently joined Lutheran Care’s Winter Woollies campaign to support South Australians doing it tough this winter. It's not too late to get your school, church or workplaces involved! Visit www.lutherancare.org.au/winterwoollies
✨ Every congregation, school or workplace that signs up goes into the draw to feature on the cover of the next Together magazine! ✨
The Blueprint Ministries Dinner is one of our District’s key annual fundraising events, helping Blueprint Ministries continue to share the good news of Jesus with children, families, and young people across our District. The funds raised from this event will go towards young adult events, ministry grants for congregations, and Children's Easter and Christmas packs.
We'd love your support in any of the following ways:
🙏 Pray for Blueprint Ministries
📣Advertise the dinner in your community
🎟️ Buy a ticket and attend the dinner
💰 Make a financial contribution
Thank you for helping make a difference in the lives of children, families, and young people!
NOTICEBOARD
Across the LCA, congregations are discovering new ways to serve their communities and share the hope of Christ. The LCA Local Mission Fund supports these opportunities and can help your congregation’s ideas grow into action. Expressions of interest for 2027 grants are now open, with grants of up to $100,000 available. Find out more
📅 Tuesday 28 July – Faith the Spills Over: Everyday Discipleship in Action
Mission isn’t just for the few — it’s for all of us. This session will explore how ordinary believers can live out and speak the gospel naturally in their daily lives. Together, we’ll share ideas for helping faith overflow into everyday conversations and actions.
🕧 12pm (ACST) & 6pm (ACST) repeated session
🔗 Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3605615625?omn=83256189035
Meeting ID: 360 561 5625 | Passcode: EmmY
📅 25 August – Better Together: Building Mission Partnerships in Your Community
📅 22 September – All Ages on Mission: Passing Faith Forward
Women discerning a call to pastoral ministry, preparing for ordination or serving as pastors are invited to gather this September for a time of encouragement, worship and shared fellowship. Registrations are now open for the 2026 Gathering of Women in Pastoral Ministry. Read more ...
Blueprint Ministries encourages congregations and young people in Years 9-12 to consider attending the Leaders in Training (LiT) camp, to be held from 22–26 January 2027 at Woodhouse Activity Centre.
LiT partners with local churches to equip Christian youth for gospel-shaped leadership now and into the future for their local settings. Sponsorship to attend this camp is available.
Blueprint Ministries also offers opportunities for Junior Leaders to participate in a hands-on Leadership Training experience at SPIN Camp in early January 2027 at Camp Kedron, Barmera. The camp is run for students in Year 4-6.
For more information about these leadership development opportunities, please contact Blueprint Ministries at admin@blueprintministries.org.au.
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(08) 8267 5211 | administration.sa-nt@lca.org.au | www.sant.lca.org.au
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