It is with great sadness that we have to cancel CLW Orange. This has been a tough decision for the CLW Committee and YYAM to make and we have considered all options. We just don’t know how or if the state will open up next week as predicted and what the conditions will be. For… Read more

This edition of District eNews includes a devotional message from District Pastor for Service and Witness Gordon Wegener, sharing from District Pastor for Congregational Support Pr Brett Kennett, a Cow!, and some new initiatives from the LCA including LCANZ Christian Care Sunday. As always Prayer Points for the next fortnight and links to LCA and… Read more

God’s love comes to life through care ministries every single day in our Lutheran congregations, aged-care and community services. This year, the LCANZ invites your congregation to celebrate this Christian care by setting aside one Sunday (or worshipping time) in your gathered community to acknowledge, bless and honour those people and organisations engaged in care… Read more

With the arrival of lockdown six, a regular weekly opportunity to gather for a cuppa via Zoom (a ‘virtual’ afternoon tea) has been offered to all the district’s pastors and layworkers. These have been relatively small gatherings, but feedback has been strongly appreciative by various participants. It’s been a chance to check in with colleagues… Read more

In times such as these, when things are coming apart, we look around for someone to blame, someone to fix it. We blame our leaders, the Prime Minister and Premier, when it comes to politics, or the Bishop, when it’s about the Church. When we feel powerless, we search for those we hope have power,… Read more

Empower is a one day event for leadership training aimed at equipping pastors, laypeople and parents to minister to young people more effectively – through a keynote speaker and through electives, as well as the opportunity to come together and network with others from around the Victorian District. Empower takes place at St Philip’s Lutheran Church… Read more

This edition of District eVoices contains several happy stories about RE-connecting. You will hear from; Emile-Rae of the Lutheran Youth of Victoria Christian Life Week Camp Christine Modra of the Lutheran Women of Victoria Retreat Committee and also hear about the recent Virtual Visit between District Church Council and members of the North East Zone… Read more

There are a few changes we need to let you know about regarding holding this event from 4-6 September 2021 in Adelaide. In consultation with the Lutheran Church of Australia and New Zealand leadership, we have decided to postpone the face-to-face event this year.  This is due to the unpredictable border closures around Australia due… Read more

In recent months, you may have heard about the draft LCA Child Safety Standards for Congregations. These draft standards have been developed as a mechanism for implementing the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations within our congregations. The proposed LCA standards are heavily reflective of the National Principles in content and requirements but are tailored… Read more

The Lutheran Welfare Trust was created to contribute towards the support or establishment of welfare projects primarily within the Lutheran Church. This Trust is endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient, and as an Income Exempt Charitable Entity – this means donations can be tax deductible. The Trust was established to provide relief to those who… Read more