Jun2023
Laying out the welcome mat
by Craig Heideinreich
Some years ago, a group of young Tamil and Iranian men turned up at the Grovedale Lutheran Church looking for help. They came to the right place that day, and ‘mercy’ flowed.
Jun2023
You are never too old to make a difference
by Craig Heidenreich
The congregation at Mandurah in Western Australia consists mainly of professional retirees searching for practical ways to express their faith. They have decided to take the risk of directly sponsoring a refugee family from overseas under a government initiative.
May2023
Pentecost came early in Melbourne this year!
by Craig Heidenreich
It felt like Pentecost came early this year for the 50 delegates who gathered recently for the national Cross-Cultural Conference, ‘Moving into the neighbourhood’.
May2023
Conference-goers ‘challenged and inspired’ for local mission
More than 50 people re-considered their local neighbourhoods as mission fields during last weekend’s 2023 LCANZ Cross-Cultural Ministry conference in Melbourne.
Apr2023
The gift of hospitality
by Craig Heidenreich
Salisbury in Adelaide has become one of the most multicultural suburbs in Australia, and the local Lutherans at the Ark, Salisbury Lutheran Church, have been praying for ways to build connections.
Mar2023
Connecting with our neighbours
If you have a heart for better connection with neighbours from other cultural backgrounds, the LCANZ’s Cross-Cultural Ministry Conference for 2023 is sure to inspire you.
