Updates

From rare Reformation-era books at the ALC Library to personal discoveries in the Church House Exhibition Centre, visitors connected with Lutheran heritage in unexpected ways during SA’s History Festival last month. Through exhibitions, tours and presentations, churchwide Lutheran entities shared stories of faith, migration, education and service with the wider community.

Australian Lutheran College (ALC) has welcomed Rev Dr Eric Trozzo as its new director of Systematic Theology and Church History. An experienced lecturer and researcher with international ministry and teaching experience, Eric has already been teaching at ALC as a casual academic since early 2025.

Finke River Mission (FRM) has appointed Peter Doecke as its new finance secretary, taking over from Bryan Elliott following his retirement after serving FRM since 2017.

by Bishop Paul Smith

LCANZ Bishop Paul Smith has shared a brief prayer guide and worship resources in response to the escalating conflict between Israel, the United States and Iran. Encouraging members to ‘seek peace and pursue it’, Bishop Paul calls the church to pray for leaders, civilians, soldiers and all affected.

More than 100 members and friends of the LCANZ gathered in Adelaide’s CBD on Saturday (28 February 2026) to witness the official opening and dedication of the new Church House.

Ms Jodie Hoff was installed as the executive director of Lutheran Education Australia (LEA) on Sunday 22 February 2026 at St Paul Lutheran Church Blair Athol in South Australia.