Nov2024
What will you be doing on 25 November this year?
by Angela Mayer
When Angela Mayer grew up in the Lutheran church, she says violence was a topic that wasn’t talked about. It was only when she was delivering food donations to a women’s safehouse in the 1990s that she first understood the need for awareness.
Nov2024
New way for mission-focused pastor to serve
Pastor Mark Schultz has accepted a call from the LCANZ to serve as Assistant to the Bishop – International Mission. He has served at Sydney’s multi-ethnic, multisite LifeWay Lutheran Church for 18 years and wasn’t looking to move – but God intervened.
Nov2024
Call for churches to join refugee support initiative
by Emma Hansen
Lutheran congregations are being encouraged to form community supporter groups to help refugees resettle in Australia. One such group, from Rockingham Mandurah Lutheran Church in WA, says taking part is a mutually rewarding expression of love and a display of Christian faith.
Nov2024
ALC chamber organ needs new home
Due to the sale of Australian Lutheran College’s North Adelaide campus, the chamber organ, currently located in the college chapel, requires a new home.
Nov2024
New child safety resources to help your congregation thrive
Have you visited the Child Safety Standards Resources page recently? Many resources are available to assist congregations in implementing the Child Safety Standards – many of which are new and may be of interest to you.
Nov2024
Congregation and care services commemorate 60-year partnership
Members of St Mark’s Lutheran Church Australia Mount Gravatt in Queensland and Lutheran Services staff and volunteers commemorated their 60-year partnership on Christian Service Sunday.
