May2023
New bishop for LCANZ’s South Australia – Northern Territory District
Pastor Andrew Brook has been elected as the next bishop of the LCANZ’s South Australia – Northern Territory District.
Mar2023
New chapter for Deaf ministry
by Jessica Smith
A silent sermon is preached every Sunday at Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Magill, South Australia. Yet while they may be low in volume, these services are perhaps the most interactive in the Lutheran community.
Nov2022
Locals get vocal on wellbeing
by Jess Smith
Ten South Australian Riverland locals – most of whom are Lutherans – are taking part in a mental health wellbeing movement that’s having a significant impact on the community. The Vocal Locals, as they are known, have been sharing their mental health journeys via social media to help others.
Sep2022
Using what we have to bless strangers
by Craig Heidenreich
The folk at Paringa Holy Cross (in the South Australia Riverland) have a pretty good facility. When Pastor Stephen Trautwein noticed the hundreds of itinerant Pacific Islander workers coming into the area, he reached out to offer them a place to meet and worship.
Aug2022
One hundred years: commemorating Carl Strehlow
by Neville Doecke
The life of Lutheran missionary Carl Strehlow was celebrated at Hermannsburg in Central Australia with a series of commemorative events in July. Carl and his wife Frieda are remembered for their service among the Western Arrarnta people of the region.
Aug2022
A ministry partnership is birthed
by Craig Heidenreich
On the last weekend of July, we witnessed something special in the South Australian country town Freeling as the Light Parish hosted some new friends from Shepparton. The weekend will be long remembered by all who were there and was filled with colour and singing.
Jul2022
All ages step out for refugee kids
by Jonathan Krause
When more than 40 people on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula recently gathered to do a 12-kilometre Walk My Way to support refugee children through ALWS, young Amos says it was worth the exhaustion.
Jul2022
Glynde congregation open almost every day of the week
The team at Glynde Lutheran Church in the inner northeast of Adelaide have found the recipe to get people together. They are now open for business almost every day of the week, demonstrating what a truly multicultural group can look like.
Jul2022
Safe and saved
by Lisa McIntosh
When Barbara Metzger welcomed new client Helen to her Adelaide Hills bed and breakfast 15 years ago, little did she know the meeting would lead to an enduring friendship and a life-changing spiritual journey for the two women.
Jul2022
Outreach happening in Murray Bridge SA
Great things are happening in Murray Bridge, South Australia, of late, including the decision of three local congregations to unite.
