Christian meditation is not well-known in our Lutheran congregations and schools. But there is much to be gained through practising this form of prayer that draws upon a deep desire to enter into a more intimate relationship with God, and assists us towards being transformed to be more like Christ.
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Easter joy in cultural celebrations
Easter is an all-day celebration in the Batak churches of Indonesia. Beginning at around 5.00am, the program of worship, seminars, food and activities, however, does more than celebrate an important faith festival.
A final expression of faith
Being with people who are dying can be uncomfortable, daunting and sad. We might worry about saying or doing the wrong thing. But even those with years of experience ministering to people who are dying say that discomfort or anxiety may always be present as we confront our own mortality.
Record numbers for Walk My Way
A record contingent of more than 825 walkers has signed up for Walk My Walk events in May to support children in refugee camps to go to school – and the number is growing every day!
Grannies share ‘mother lode’ of wisdom
Bringing together the teaching skills of retired teachers with the learning needs of children, many of whom are refugees, has been a match made in heaven for one northern suburbs school in Adelaide.
Conferences support mission
The LCANZ’s New Horizons local mission conference program is heading to Sydney this month. The conferences are being staged across Australia and New Zealand, as the teams work together to engage with new arrivals and support congregations wanting to be more embracing of newcomers.