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Hundreds of LCANZ members and friends have gathered to thank God for the 75th anniversary of Australian Lutheran World Service at the places where the church’s overseas aid and development agency had its beginnings.

Safe Church training delivery has been met with approval across the LCA, with feedback flooding in from suburban and regional congregations following the rollout of the new training model late last year. There were 109 participants in back-to-back Level 1 sessions last week.

by Ron Asquith

The people of Wodonga Lutheran Parish in Victoria have a vision of being ‘a welcoming, compassionate and growing church in which Christ’s love inspires transformation and growth … with a faith that endures forever’.

by Reid Matthias

While it stalked the coastline of South-East Queensland and northern New South Wales, Cyclone Alfred gave rise to an amazing story of God’s providence, one that Pastor Reid Matthias says is ‘about the very best parts of being connected to the body of Christ’.

by Tim Eckert

In early 2024, our congregation at Glynde Zion Lutheran Church in South Australia initiated a long-term strategic plan and a new mission and vision.

To celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2025, ALWS aims to support 75,000 children from the world’s poorest communities with essentials such as food, schooling and safety. And you can help achieve this bold ministry goal by participating in or supporting a Walk My Way near you.