Feature Stories

by Jill Lange-Mohr

Living Faith Lutheran Church Greater Geelong Vic is beginning a new chapter in youth ministry, building on the momentum of 21 students who were confirmed last year. The congregation is creating new opportunities to encourage young people in their faith.

by Paul Smith, LCANZ bishop

As we enter the season of Lent, LCANZ Bishop Paul Smith reflects on the meaning of Ash Wednesday and the journey toward Good Friday and Easter – the great story of death and life.

by Lee Kroehn

What happens when a church and school choose to see one another not just as neighbours, but as partners in mission? In Brisbane, Our Saviour Lutheran Church Rochedale and Redeemer Lutheran College are seeing faith flourish in everyday relationships.

Little learners from South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula are set to benefit from Navigator College’s transformative, two-stage project that will deliver a brand-new early learning centre (ELC) and reception village to its Port Lincoln campus.

by Tim Eckert

Building on its existing ministries, Glynde Lutheran Church is preparing to launch the Glynde Cross-Cultural Ministry Centre, a three-year project to strengthen multicultural ministry and provide cross-cultural learning for the wider church.

by Verena Johnson

Since 1990, members of Our Saviour Lutheran Church Aberfoyle Park in SA have been presenting Christmas productions as a way of reaching out to their community and as an opportunity to invite friends, family and workmates to experience the real story of Christmas in a new and fresh way.