Aug2025
A place for mums to belong
by Meighan Mills
The Mum Community (MumCo) at St John’s Lutheran Church Perth is a welcoming and nurturing space for mums – from pregnancy through to their children’s early school years. Meeting fortnightly, MumCo offers mums connection, encouragement and a timeout, supported by a team of dedicated ‘mentor mums’.
Jul2025
Baptism marks milestone in growing outreach ministry
A growing mission partnership between Wodonga Lutheran Parish and Victory Lutheran College in Victoria reached a joyful milestone last month with the baptism of a Year 3 student during the parish’s family chapel service.
Jul2025
‘Together, we’re supporting 75,000 children!’
To mark its 75th anniversary in 2025, Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS) chose a faith-led goal to support 75,000 children impacted by war and poverty with the essentials of a happy, healthy life.
Jul2025
Encourage faith conversations during the school holidays
The school holidays can be an ideal opportunity for families to slow down, connect and create space for deeper conversations – especially around the dinner table. Grow Ministries’ free Talk Time Cards are a simple and engaging way to spark faith conversations in everyday life.
Jul2025
Pentecost brings double blessings
Pentecost Sunday was a day of double blessings in Victoria, as more than 300 people gathered across three congregations to celebrate the Holy Spirit’s work in their communities. In Geelong, 21 young people were confirmed, while at Knox, seven children were baptised during a special service.
May2025
Witnessing God at work around us
by Hannah Doecke
With support from an LCANZ Local Mission Fund Seed Grant, St James Lutheran Church Hervey Bay has launched the Community Connection and Growth Project. Led by Child & Youth Ministry Coordinator Hannah Doecke, the project is already strengthening ties between church, school and community.
