Jul2016
Why I’m not celebrating the 500th anniversary
by Stephen Pietsch
As part of the lead-up to the 500th anniversary of the Reformation in 2017, an ecumenical working party of Lutherans and Catholics has been planning a program of projects and… Read more
Jul2016
Music stirs memories
by Heidi Smith
Since her childhood Heidi Smith has known about the influence music can have on people’s physical and mental wellbeing. And having played organ and piano for church services in congregations… Read more
Jul2016
Living with dementia
by Colleen Fitzpatrick
No cure but God’s promises My confirmation text offers me comfort and encouragement and is one I often recall: ‘I thank my God every time I remember you. In all… Read more
Jul2016
Family encouragement for eternity
by Rachel Schilling
Grow Ministries newsletter Grow Together is a quarterly printed resource aimed at equipping families with inspiration to take up their spiritual role as parents, grandparents and carers with eternity in… Read more
Jul2016
Life and hope in the desert
by Andrew Weiss
I am driving out to Ali Addeh refugee camp as part of the 2016 Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS) teacher study tour in the Republic of Djibouti, located in the… Read more
Jul2016
‘Gap’ year with a difference
by Darren Linke
Completing a year-long internship at Tandara Lutheran Camp at Halls Gap in Victoria’s Grampians National Park is unlike any other internship. The internship has been offered to young adults since… Read more
