Dec2023
Lenten Appeal 2024
The Lenten Appeal runs each year, in which funds are collected (primarily) for those in need. We as Church are very aware of the needs in our congregations and communities…. Read more
Dec2023
‘Women of Purpose’ – Gippsland Women’s Retreat
In October the annual Gippsland Women’s Retreat was held in the Lutheran church in Sale, with 19 women, one baby, and our pastor taking part. This event has always been… Read more
Dec2023
Ordination of Pastor Jacob Fabich at Mildura
Pastor Jacob Fabich was ordained on Sunday 3rd December at his home congregation of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Mildura. It was a perfect Mildura summers’ day for the happy celebration…. Read more
Dec2023
The Best Gift of All
This Christmas message was prepared for an audio recording to be played this Christmas season on radio 89.9 TheLight*: What do you get for the person who has everything? That’s… Read more
Nov2023
Continuing Education Program
A successful combined District Pastors Conference / CEP event (Continuing Education Program for pastors and lay workers) was held from 24 to 26 October under the theme: “Grace in a… Read more
Nov2023
Lutheran Youth of Victoria (LYV) Update
The Lutheran Youth of Victoria committees and leaders spent a weekend in November at Araluen Lutheran Camp in Anglesea. The weekend was mostly fun and relaxation, however some time was… Read more
Nov2023
Fostering Unity and Collaboration
Dear Friends in Christ, A recent joy in my work has been facilitating congregations and parishes to gather in exploratory dialogues, seeking to discern how God might be leading them… Read more
Nov2023
Reformation at Geelong
Geelong Lutheran Congregations gather to celebrate the Reformation Just over 160 of the faithful gathered at Araluen Lutheran Camp on Sunday to celebrate and give thanks for the Reformation. The… Read more
Nov2023
50th Anniversary at Leopold
The hymn “Now Thank We All Our God” was sung with gusto at the conclusion of the service to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Leopold. The… Read more
Nov2023
Faith at Home – An Advent Challenge
[Free image from Pexels] It is no secret that many of our congregations are facing great challenges, including membership decline, financial unviability, and shortage of pastors. At a recent discussion… Read more