Nov2019
Joyful reunions at Goroka anniversary celebration
Several key Australian missionaries and their families went back to Papua New Guinea to celebrate the 50th anniversary of St John’s Lutheran Church, West Goroka. The celebrations took place over three days and included a service, a one-day seminar and a cultural show.
Jun2019
Mission museum open to public
Wantok Place, the LCA/NZ’s museum of Papua New Guinea artefacts, is now open to the public.
Apr2019
Honouring mission friends at Wantok Place
Rarities, mysteries, culturally significant pieces and items of high monetary value are among an LCA collection of ‘extraordinary’ artefacts set to be relaunched in a new home with a new name.
Jun2018
Jesus wants you for a sunbeam
It may take years to see where God is calling you, where God wants you to shine his light. In the case of Sunshine Coast retiree Arthur Hall, it was a 62-year long journey.
Mar2018
LCA responds to PNG tragedy
Lutheran Papua New Guinea (PNG) Bishop Jack Urame has thanked Lutherans in Australia and New Zealand for their prayers and support following recent deadly earthquakes and landslides in his country.
Nov2017
Birthing kits deliver care to PNG sisters
Birthing kits, lovingly prepared by Lutheran women around Australia, bring hope and life to newborns and their mothers in remote parts of PNG.
Aug2017
Sharing a treasured heritage
John Schultz maintains a close affinity with the story-filled pieces in his museum collection, which celebrates and preserves the culture and heritage of Papua New Guinea and other mission fields.
Aug2016
Outside the comfort zone
When Bible translator Hanna Schulz goes to live and work in a remote Papua New Guinea village, she goes without mains power and water, a fridge, air-conditioning and a flushing toilet. And yet Hanna says Australia is a much tougher mission field than PNG.
Mar2016
PNG Lutheran bishop installed
Rev Jack Urame is the new bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea (ELC-PNG). He was installed along with fellow leaders Rev Lukas Kedabing (assistant bishop) and Mr Bernard Kaisom (general church secretary), at a worship service in the eastern port city of Lae this month. A vibrant procession featuring traditional costumes,… Read more
