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As Congregations and Parishes hold annual AGMs, you are requested to forward a copy of the AGM Book of Reports to District Office, along with a list of Office Bearers, as soon as is practical.
Email Keryn Middelmann at District Office.
Thanks to those who have already sent in Books of Reports for their last AGM.
2024 Statistical Reporting in LAMP 2
Congregations/Parishes are requested to complete their statistics for 2024 by the end of February. Statistics can be entered into LAMP 2 via the LCA Portal. Contact the District Office for assistance if needed.
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Latest News and Features
Foundation Stone Centenary at Tarrington Lutheran Church
Sunday July 19th was a wonderful celebration of 100 years since the laying of the foundation stone at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, Tarrington. About 220 people came along to the… Read more
Christian Life Week (CLW) 2026
Christian Life Week (CLW) 2026 brought a fantastic group of high-school aged campers and leaders to Halls Gap for an unforgettable week of digging deeper into faith, friendship, and fun…. Read more
Nothing can separate us from the love of God
31 What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us… Read more
The Lutheran Church of Australia (LCA) is committed to providing a safe church environment for children and young people. The LCA acknowledges that children are a precious gift from God, with special vulnerabilities, that they require nourishment and nurture in their spiritual development and that they are to be protected from all forms of abuse. The LCA also affirms that it has no tolerance for child abuse and that all its people have an important responsibility to care for children and to keep them safe. The way we care for children reflects our genuineness of faith. It is also a reflection of God’s love and his divine protection.
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☀️🌴✝ LYV's Christian Life Week Summer Camp is open for registrations!
High school students are invited to join Lutheran Youth Victoria January 14-17, 2027, for a long weekend camp where you'll encounter God, grow in your Faith, play awesome games and meet new and old friends. Plus, LCAVD is subsidising the cost for all campers in 2027!
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🏠 Calvary Retirement Village Open Day!
28 October 2026, 10am-12pm
Join Calvary for morning tea, tour the Village and inspect open units, and meet residents!
Calvary Retirement Village
1 Oldstead Rd, Greensborough
Phone: (03) 9435 2033
Email: manager@calvaryretirement.com.au
LLL Australia CEO Karen Pienaar recently attended the 2026 LCAVD Convention of Synod and presented a Mission Outreach Grant to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Horsham.
In September, Holy Trinity Pastor Hans Peethala (recently Installed LCAVD Assistant Bishop) led a mission trip to India. The LLL Mission Outreach Grant will assist the group in their current work developing a series of events and programs to share learnings from the trip, supporting and strengthening a missional culture in the local congregation and region.
Thank you to LLL for the generous grant! We pray these funds allow Holy Trinity to continue their mission and share their valuable learnings with the Horsham community.
We look forward to sharing more about Holy Trinity's work in months to come.
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Thank you Karen. You are a great blessing! It was a great joy to hear of your testimony. God bless you ✝️
It is our privilege and honour to support this important work with an LLL Mission Outreach Grant. We wish Pastor Hans and his team every blessing in their endeavours and look forward to learning more about the outcomes in coming months.
Earlier this month, during the Closing Worship of our Convention of Synod, Bishop Lester conducted the Installation of re-appointed /elected LCAVD District Church Council members, Zone Counsellors, and LCAVD Hospital Chaplain.
LCAVD is blessed to receive the service of:
Tony Vong (DCC Chair)
Michael Presser (DCC member)
John W Huf (DCC member)
Katie Lang (DCC Vice Chair)
Adam Zibell (DCC member)
Sonia Weidenbach (DCC member)
Pr Matthew Huckel (DCC member)
Pr Lucas Matuschka (Zone Counsellor, Wimmera-Mallee)
Pr Colin Simpkin (Zone Counsellor, North-East)
Pr Chris Raatz (Zone Counsellor, Western)
Pr Boyd Briese (Zone Counsellor, West Metro)
Pr Sue Westhorp (Zone Counsellor, East Metro)
Linda Day (LCAVD Hospital Chaplain)
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Congrats and Blessings Sue and Linda
Congratulations to Mr Richard Davies on his commencement as Principal of Geelong Lutheran College, Armstrong Creek this week! Blessings as you begin your journey serving the GLC community.A very warm GLC welcome to our new Principal, Mr Richard Davies! May God's wisdom and guidance be with Mr Davies as he begins this new chapter of service and leadership at GLC.
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Congratulations Richard, God bless you as you commence your service!
