New Church House a hub for mission and ministry

The LCANZ’s new Church House in Adelaide’s CBD is taking shape not only as an office building, but also as a purpose-built hub to support mission, ministry and collaboration across the wider church.

Now in the final stages of refurbishment and fit-out, the five-storey building at 139 Frome Street is expected to welcome staff from November.

Levels 2 and 3 will become home to the Churchwide Office, Australian Lutheran College (ALC), Lutheran Media, LCA International Mission, Australian Lutheran World Service, Lutheran Education Australia and Finke River Mission.

While the building’s design offers modern workspaces and flexible meeting areas, the vision for Church House goes far beyond infrastructure. Space will also be available for visitors and other Lutheran ministry partners, which the LCA’s Executive Director of Church Operations, Brett Hausler, said ‘reinforces Church House’s role as a shared resource for the wider church community’.

A standout feature of Level 3 is a reconfigurable meeting space designed to host workshops, training sessions and gatherings – all supporting the church’s mission to grow, serve and reach out in Christ’s name. The space will also be available for use by other Lutheran entities.

On the ground floor, a welcoming reception and new exhibition and events space will offer opportunities for community engagement and education. Featuring displays that reflect both Lutheran heritage and future direction, the area is intended to invite conversation, learning and connection, both within the church and the broader community.

‘Designed to support both the wider church and community outreach initiatives, this exciting addition will foster engagement, learning and connection,’ Brett said. ‘This area is designed to welcome both internal and external visitors, supporting community engagement and outreach.’

More than a new location, Church House represents a new season for shared mission, collaborative ministry and outreach across the LCANZ.

SEEKING CHURCH PHOTOS

Want to see your church represented at the new Church House? If you have (or can take) high-quality images of your church, its paraments and/or features such as stained-glass windows, we’d love to consider them for use in the exhibition space. It’s your Church House, and we’re keen to include contributions from across the LCANZ. Email your high-resolution JPEGs (preferably 300 DPI) or a link to your files with information about the pictures and your contact details to lca.comms@lca.org.au