Lutheran Welfare Trust 2023 applications open

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

District Church Council Strategy review day

On Saturday 25th June District Church Council members joined with District Office and LEVNT staff and representatives from District boards and bodies to review the current DCC Strategic Initiatives. District Bishop Lester presented on ‘the state of the synod’ – a snapshot of the pastoral ministry in our District, followed by Pastor for Congregational Support… Read more

Pastor for Ministry and Formation

Earlier this year the District was approached  by Lutheran Education Victoria New South Wales & Tasmania (LEVNT) about the possibility of a call to a pastor, through the District, to oversee, support and train lay chaplains in schools across the LEVNT region. The current shortage of school pastors has left 5 out of 7 of… Read more

LLL Anniversary Grant funds a welcoming environment at Knox Our Saviours

Adding a welcoming place of respite for their community, @oursavioursknox refurbished the front entrance of their church thanks to an LLL 100 Year Anniversary Grant. Members from both the church congregation and Knox Lion’s Club formed a working bee to prepare the corner space, digging out the old leaf garden bed in preparation for the… Read more