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28 October 2025
As we celebrate and reflect on the Reformation, LCANZ Bishop Paul Smith invites us to consider anew what it means to be Lutheran – people who point always to Christ and his cross. ‘Reformation is the time of the church year when we recommit ourselves to be people of the gospel,’ Bishop Paul says. ‘We recommit ourselves to the mission that God gives us, to find good ways to share the good news of Jesus Christ with friends, neighbours, family members and work colleagues.’
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Through breakfasts for senior students and Bible story sessions with Prep students, members of Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Rochedale Qld are living out their mission to love, support and care for their community, connecting with students and staff at Redeemer Lutheran College and sharing the love of Jesus across generations. Read more
Do you ever feel awkward or unsure how to share your faith? The Gospel Fluency series can help! Building on the much-loved workshops, this refreshed resource now includes a five-part video series with discussion guides, providing you with simple, practical tools to speak about Jesus more naturally in everyday life. Read more
HOWARD SCHILLING (17/02/1944–09/10/2025)
Ordained 31 December 1967 (Moculta SA); served Dalby Qld (1968), Kingaroy Qld (1968), Emerald Qld (1968–1971), Maclagan Qld (1971–1975), Naracoorte SA (1975–1982), Berri SA (1982–1992), Hahndorf St Pauls SA (1992–1998), Canberra–Queanbeyan NSW–ACT (1998–2000), Albury Aged Care NSW (2000–2009); retired 20 February 2009; died 9 October 2025 (Adelaide SA); funeral 24 October 2025 (Calvary Lutheran Church Morphett Vale SA); mourned by wife Pru, children Paul, Rachael, Philip and Beth and families
PETER BENZ (29/12/1938–21/10/2025)
Ordained 19 January 1969 (Maitland SA); served Ropeley Qld (1969–1972), Brisbane Hospital Chaplaincy Qld (1972–1974), Family Life Support Service Director (1991–1995), Rosebud Vic (1995–2000); retired 31 October 2000; died 21 October 2025 (The Basin Vic); funeral to be confirmed; mourned by children Andrew, Nigel and Karen and their families
SPECIAL CONVENTION OF GENERAL SYNOD
On Saturday 18 October, 300 delegates from across the LCANZ gathered online for a Special Convention of General Synod. Established by resolution of the October 2024 Regular Convention, the meeting was held to address business carried over from the 2024 Synod, along with consideration of a new doctrinal statement on ordination.
As Lutheran Media continues to celebrate 80 years in Australia and New Zealand, it has launched a history webpage, Our History – Real Stories, Real Hope, dedicated to honouring the hardworking and inspiring individuals who have contributed to its success. Read more
Looking for Reformation resources? GIFT Martin Luther is a free intergenerational resource for exploring Luther's story and contribution to the Reformation. You can also find worship resources on the Worship Planning Page, tracts on Lutheranism from Lutheran Tract Mission and a Luther booklet from Lutheran Media.
- Grow Ministries' 'What is Halloween?' resource
- Lutheran Tract Mission resources on following Christ
- Gospel Fluency series now more accessible
- Learn about the Reformation with GIFT Martin Luther
- 'Presence': video series and study guide
- 'Dwelling in God's word' Bible study from The Lutheran, October–November edition
- LCA International Mission's Pentecost Devotional and Prayer Guide
- Gospel Fluency now more accessible
(28 October) - Breakfast, Bible stories and blessings
(27 October) - A Reformation message: to be Lutheran is to preach Christ and him crucified (24 October)
- Resolutions from the Special Convention of General Synod 2025
(22 October)
- Online Together (SA–NT District)
(24 October) - Lutheran Education Australia
(23 October) - Queensland District (22 October)
- COMMUNITY CONNECTOR
Grace Lutheran Church, Clontarf Qld
Part-time 0.4 FTE - CHILDREN'S OUTREACH DIRECTOR
Grace Lutheran Church, Clontarf Qld
Part-time 0.6 FTE - CLIENT RELATIONSHIP ANALYST
LLL Australia, North Adelaide SA
Full-time
- ARISE – WARRAMBUI VOLUNTEER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM 2026
Interns (aged 18 to 25)
Applications close 21 November 2025
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150 YEARS SINCE THE DEPARTURE OF
MISSIONARIES FROM BETHANY TO HERMANNSBURG
7pm, Saturday 1 November 2025:
Concert featuring Central Australian Aboriginal Women’s Choir
10am, Sunday 2 November 2025:
Thanksgiving worship
both at Tanunda Show Hall SA
Concert tickets at 150yearconcert.eventbrite.com.au
LUTHERAN MEDIA
80TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Worship service and lunch
9.30am, Sunday 2 November 2025
St Michael’s Lutheran Church, Hahndorf SA
All welcome!
For more details, go to:
lutheranmedia.org.au/events
CENTENARY
MURRAY VALLEY LUTHERAN
COMMUNITY SA
Holy Cross Murray Bridge
Sunday 9 November, 10am
Preacher: Pastor Graham Harms
Service followed by lunch
and historic display.
Former members and pastors welcome.
KICK OFF YA BOOTS MOVIE NIGHT
LCA SA–NT DISTRICT
Friday 28 November 2025, 7.30pm
(doors open 6.30pm)
The Piccadilly, 181 O’Connell Street,
North Adelaide SA
Proceeds to support drought relief in
SA and NT and Little Town Productions
by St Peter’s, Loxton.
Tickets at Eventbrite
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