Sep2019
Many cultures, making music together
At the Lutheran church in Pasadena, Adelaide, worship services are bilingual, drawing on music, language and contributions from African, Persian and Indonesian people. It’s a sign of things to come for our multi-ethnic, multi-cultural church.
Feb2019
Asian ministry coordinator to retire
Pastor Brian Shek is retiring as Asian Ministry Coordinator for the LCA, a position he has held since March 2012.
Mar2018
Harmony Day 2018 (Australia)
Australia first observed ‘Harmony Day’ on 21 March 1999. Carrying the message ‘Everyone belongs’, Harmony Day encourages Australians of all ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds to participate in their community, get to know one other, and understand and trust each other, respecting our cultural and religious differences. Acknowledging each other and our diversity helps us… Read more
Feb2018
A school where ‘God abounds’
As the only Christian school within a 400–kilometre radius of its hometown of Ceduna, South Australia, Crossways Lutheran School has a clear mission to the state’s West Coast community.
Mar2017
Harmony Day 2017 (Australia)
Since 1999, Australia has celebrated 21 March each year as Harmony Day. The promotions say ‘Harmony Day celebrates Australia’s cultural and religious diversity. It is about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone’. We associate the word harmony most often with music. Harmony comes about when different notes, voices or musical instruments come… Read more
Mar2017
Cross has power for all cultures
More than a quarter of Australians were born overseas. What an amazing challenge for local mission in the LCA!
