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22
May2025

Witnessing God at work around us

by Hannah Doecke

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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.

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08
Apr2025

A hot cross bun, an Easter egg and a taste of God’s love

by Pastor Richard Fox

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Glynde Zion Lutheran Church in South Australia brought Easter joy to more than 400 students and staff at East Torrens Primary School by sharing hot cross buns and chocolate eggs. The simple gifts sparked curiosity, conversation and connection – offering a taste of God’s love.

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10
Mar2025

A school trip, a cyclone and the kindness of ‘family’

by Reid Matthias

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While it stalked the coastline of South-East Queensland and northern New South Wales, Cyclone Alfred gave rise to an amazing story of God’s providence, one that Pastor Reid Matthias says is ‘about the very best parts of being connected to the body of Christ’.

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18
Nov2024

Together in mission in thriving Victor Harbor community

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From larger loans for transformative school buildings to smaller finance needed for new church carpet and a grant enabling an inspiring intergenerational program, LLL is delighted to support the thriving Lutheran community in Victor Harbor, South Australia.

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10
May2024

More Lutheran students attend Christian leadership training

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Lutheran primary school student leaders in New South Wales and the Northern Territory have had the opportunity to attend Australian Lutheran College sessions on Christian leadership for the first time in 2024.

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27
Mar2024

LLL’s strong partnership with the LCA and Lutheran schools continues

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The Lutheran Church of Australia and related entities, such as Lutheran schools, will have the opportunity to benefit from the LLL’s decision to transition to a Religious Charitable Development Fund (RCDF).

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