Local Mission

As Lutheran Media continues to celebrate 80 years in Australia and New Zealand, it has launched a history webpage dedicated to honouring the hardworking and inspiring individuals who have contributed to its success.

Who is Martin Luther, and why is he so important to Lutherans?

Lutheran Media recently celebrated its 80th anniversary with a high tea in Toowoomba, Queensland, bringing together more than 60 supporters to reflect on the organisation’s rich history of sharing the gospel through media.

Each year, the LCANZ facilitates a Season of Prayer, inviting and calling on congregations to pray. This year, the Season of Prayer is scheduled for 5 to 19 October, and, as in previous years, the theme is ‘Lord, renew your church’. Here are some suggestions for celebrating the Season of Prayer.

Are you planning a community or church event for families? Messages of hope’s ‘Hope for kids’ showbags are a fantastic resource to give away to primary school-aged children. 

by Craig Heidenreich

Sometimes, ‘mission’ is as simple as sharing a meal, asking a question or becoming a friend. That’s what members of St Paul Lutheran Church in Blair Athol in suburban Adelaide have discovered as they reach out to migrants from India and Afghanistan – one conversation at a time.