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by Linden and Janet Huxtable

What started in 2015 as a simple but unique idea – using the LCA Churchwide Office car park on Ward Street in North Adelaide to raise funds during AFL games – grew into a decade-long faith outreach that welcomed thousands of footy fans and raised nearly $90,000 for our Lutheran Church ministries.

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.

‘Presence ’ is a nine-part video series with newly added companion study guides that introduces people to what Lutherans believe. A project of the LCANZ Churchwide Office, this versatile and free faith-life resource unpacks key Lutheran teachings using the films as conversation starters.

The South Australia – Northern Territory District invites all congregations to acknowledge and pray for communities impacted by drought with a special service of praise and prayer on Sunday 31 August.

Members of the Australian Lutheran College community and LCANZ leadership were among those who celebrated the dedication of the college’s new library in the Adelaide CBD last week. And the college is keen to welcome people from across the church to visit the new premises.

The Season of Creation (1 September and 4 October) is soon approaching, and congregations are encouraged to begin this season of prayer and action for the environment with a special service in September.