Mar2025
The simple truth of Easter and hot cross buns
by Anne Hansen
Easter is a time when families usually get together and celebrate. Whether people are Christian or not, they usually eat hot cross buns sometime over Easter. Hot cross buns used to only appear in shops after Ash Wednesday, but now they appear in shops after Christmas.
Mar2025
Beginning in mission
by Ron Asquith
The people of Wodonga Lutheran Parish in Victoria have a vision of being ‘a welcoming, compassionate and growing church in which Christ’s love inspires transformation and growth … with a faith that endures forever’.
Mar2025
Focus on the cross
by Anne Hansen
Have you ever wondered why a cross is used as a symbol of our beliefs? A cross stands central in our churches, stating the hope we have in Jesus our Saviour. How can the cross be a symbol of hope? Wasn’t it on the cross that Jesus died?
Mar2025
Church partners launch multicultural youth ministry
by Tim Eckert
In early 2024, our congregation at Glynde Zion Lutheran Church in South Australia initiated a long-term strategic plan and a new mission and vision.
Feb2025
Pondering Lent
by Anne Hansen
Lutheran Tract Mission has many resources to help you understand the season of Lent and what Jesus has done for you. There is the Lenten devotional ‘Miraculous Jesus’ to help you get into a routine of devotions, as well as tracts describing Lent and how it can impact you as you journey to the cross.
Feb2025
Church initiative welcomes new residents
by Nigel Rosenzweig
The Combined Churches Welcome Pack Project, spearheaded by Victor Harbor Lutheran Church and funded by a $10,000 LCANZ Local Mission Seed Fund grant, is a collaborative effort among churches on the Fleurieu Peninsula to welcome the growing number of new residents moving into the area.
