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Latest News and Features
Changes to the Victorian Working with Children Check: a short introduction
From the 19th October 2026, Victoria is strengthening the Working with Children (WWC) Check to provide greater safeguards for children and to help organisations make safer decisions about the people… Read more
Community through Worship: The school worship services making a difference in Victoria
What would bring 50 parents and children to gather voluntarily in a school classroom on a Sunday evening? Believe it or not, this is something occurring regularly at Lutheran schools… Read more
Chinese Calligraphy Class at St Paul’s Box Hill
Last week the St Paul’s community were blessed by members of our partner congregation, the Chinese Lutheran Church (CLC), running a Chinese Calligraphy class in the café. Carmen from the… Read more
Held by the Risen Christ (2 Timothy 4:9-18)
Our recent Pastors’ Conference and District Convention recalled some of the joys and challenges faced by the church in our day. Speaking of challenges, we were reminded of the reality… Read more
Mission in Practice: Lessons from St John’s Lutheran Parish and Victory Lutheran College, Wodonga
On a somewhat chilly Friday morning in Wodonga, I stand in the foyer of St John’s Lutheran Parish. It’s a new building with modern finishes, but it feels homely- there… Read more
Serving in your role – why, who, what, when, where, how???
When you apply for a position of employment, a role description and role criteria are clearly outlined. Such information is necessary to set clear expectations, guide decisions and prevent confusion… Read more
15-Year Anniversary for Darren & Kerry Linke
On Saturday 12 September, staff and family gathered to recognise over 15 years of service to Lutheran camps by Darren and Kerry Linke. With the help of some clever coordination… Read more
Praise to the Lord (A Legacy of Praise)
Psalm 105:1-4 1 Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done. 2 Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts. 3 Glory… Read more
24-7 Prayer Room at St Paul’s, 1201 Riversdale Rd, Box Hill South
Imagine praying non-stop for one hundred years? Twenty-five years? What about an hour? As part of a worldwide, interdenominational effort to bring non-stop prayer to the world for a whole… Read more
Who is the Son of Man?
Matthew 16:13 13 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” Lately I’ve watched… 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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Congratulations to Dr Shane Paterson on 42 years of service to Lutheran education!
Most recently serving as Director of School Improvement with Lutheran Education VIC, NSW & TAS (LEVNT), Shane has been a familiar face across Lutheran Education Australia for many years. The LCAVD Office wishes you every blessing as you move into your next season!Celebrating 42 years of service to Lutheran education! 🌟
Lutheran Education Australia (LEA) is delighted to recognise Dr Shane Paterson with an LEA Service Award, celebrating an extraordinary 42 years of service to Lutheran education.
Throughout his career, Shane has served Lutheran education in a range of significant leadership roles, including as a principal, in leadership with LEA, and through his work with LEVNT. Across each of these roles, he has helped shape learning communities, worked alongside colleagues, and contributed to the ongoing story of Lutheran education.
Shane’s 42 years of service are a wonderful reminder that Lutheran education is built on the vocation, commitment and gifts of people who give so much of themselves to the learning and flourishing of others.
We are pleased to share this reflection from his citation:
“Shane, we celebrate your exceptional contribution and thank you for the many ways you have served Lutheran education since 1985. Your career stands as a compelling example of servant leadership: grounded in faith, enriched by scholarship and expressed through sustained care for students, staff, leaders and communities.”
Congratulations, Shane, and thank you for the many ways you have contributed to Lutheran education over more than four decades.
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord.” Colossians 3:23
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🎄It’s easy to run an event- it’s harder to build relationships.
As you start to prepare for the Christmas season, how do you consider what relationships might still be growing when the decorations come down?
EMMY is a monthly online conversation for Pastors and leaders from across Australia and New Zealand. Join the November EMMY to share what you are doing over the Christmas period, and discuss ideas on how to move from one-off outreach to ongoing connection- nurturing trust, friendship, and faith over time.
Join the EMMY in November to share, learn and encourage each other. Join either of two sessions: 12.30pm AEDT or 6.30pm AEDT.
Learn more here: www.lca.org.au/emmy/
📰Our monthly newsletter, District eVoices, is out now!
This month, we go behind the scenes of two school worship communities making a difference in Victoria. Catch up on upcoming events in the Vic-Tas District, and make sure you are on top of changes to the Victorian Working with Children Check 👇
Find this month's newsletter here: createsend.com/t/t-B6A387AB6892515A2540EF23F30FEDED
Catch up on events and happenings from the Vic-Tas District, and be the first to know about upcoming important dates. To have our newsletter delivered straight to your inbox every month, subscribe here: www.lca.org.au/enews-single-subscribe-form/?listid=9f412b5f17db07bd0033211452490837
Are you receiving our monthly newsletter? 📰📣 This month, we feature school worship services building communities across Victoria. Read about an anniversary celebration, and catch up on details for the 2027 General Convention.
Get it delivered straight to your inbox next Wednesday, and on the last Wednesday of every month! Subscribe here: www.lca.org.au/enews-single-subscribe-form/?listid=9f412b5f17db07bd0033211452490837
This is the best way to stay up to date with the LCAVD- be the first to hear about upcoming events, read more about special stories from our District and stay on top of important news and updates.
If your congregation has an item to share with the Vic-Tas District, please email admin.vic@lca.org.au.
☀️🌴✝ 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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Find more information or register here: brushfire.com/lyv/christianlifeweekvictoria2027/636823?fbclid=IwY2xjawU-lXlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mA...
