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The LCA website now includes an enhanced ‘Find a Church’ tool and a new ‘Find a Worship Service’ feature. Information is drawn directly from LAMP2, so now is a great time to check that your congregation’s details and worship service information are correct.

by Bishop Paul Smith

The 2026 Australian Census will be held on 11 August 2026. Bishop Paul Smith encourages LCA members to see the Census as an opportunity for Christian witness by accurately recording their faith and Lutheran identity.

by Nigel Long

A generous bequest from Alf and Charlotte Stiller is helping preserve Lutheran heritage for future generations. More than $1 million has been distributed through the Alf and Charlotte Stiller Fund to support 25 restoration and maintenance projects at historic Lutheran buildings across Australia.

Two groups of former Papua New Guinea missionaries recently had double cause for celebration, as the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea (ELCPNG) marks 140 years since the arrival of pioneering missionary Johann Flierl and 50 years since the church declared its autonomy.

Jodi Brook has been appointed as the LCA’s new Community Engagement manager, overseeing Lutheran Archives, Communications, the Local Mission Fund and the Church House Exhibition Centre.

Since opening in May 2026, the Church House Exhibition Centre in Adelaide has welcomed more than 120 visitors, with its stories, photographs and artefacts sparking meaningful conversations and unexpected connections.