Lutheran Church of Australia

where love comes to life

Feature Stories

This collection of feature-length stories comes mainly from our LCA flagship magazine, ‘The Lutheran’, and from time to time also from the magazines of LCA International Mission, Finke River Mission, Australian Lutheran College, and other agencies.

26
Oct2020

Preparing to pass on Christmas joy

by Anne Hansen

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Christmas is a time of sharing love and gift-giving. I love hearing stories of how our Lutheran Tract Mission (LTM) resources are used.

23
Oct2020

Discover God’s call – no matter who you are

by Pastor James Winderlich, Principal of ALC

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Australian Lutheran College (ALC) launched Discover in 2020. The only attribute defining a ‘typical’ Discover student is a willingness to complete theological study while engaging in a local ministry to explore God’s call. Recognising the whisper of the Holy Spirit is just the start.

29
Sep2020

Learning together, we bring love to life

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Lutheran schools in Australia and Australian Lutheran World Service team up in many ways to bring love to life for people in need.

01
Sep2020

Candles light a fire for ministry

by Helen Beringen

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It was a baptism of fire raining down on the head of Elisabeth Clarke that sparked her unique ministry almost a decade ago.

01
Sep2020

Choose the road to life

by Peter McGuinness

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In the wake of almost unimaginable tragedy, Peter McGuinness’ family has discovered God’s grace and used their experience to drive a mission to challenge teen drivers and save lives.

04
Aug2020

A revolution! Learning to be church in a pandemic

by Lisa McIntosh

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Amid all the suffering from COVID-19, God has given us precious and rare gifts – among them less busyness and the chance to reflect on what it means to be his church in the world. Some LCA/NZ mission leaders believe these gifts present our church with an opportunity too good to miss.