Local Mission

by Jodi Brook

After the first year of a new LCANZ grants fund designed to nurture a missional culture across the church, 10 congregations have begun a journey to bring their local mission dreams into being. The LCANZ Local Mission Fund application process for 2026 grants opens on 1 July 2025.

by Joanne Chamberlain

Joanne Chamberlain from Lutheran Media visited a farm in the Murraylands region of South Australia to hear the story of Alex, a local farmer whose property was devastated by a flood in 2022. Hear Alex’s story of faith and resilience.

As Lutheran Media celebrates 80 years of blessings in 2025, hear a special message from manager Dr Tania Nelson, inviting you to celebrate at three key events in SA and Qld.

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 Joanne Chamberlain

Lutheran Media and Messages of hope are excited to launch the rebranding of ‘Happyland’ to ‘Hope for kids’. You can find ‘Hope for kids’ on the Messages of hope website, plus new resources, including a free ‘Hope for kids’ show bag and an online Easter Calendar, starting on Palm Sunday.

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.