Feature Stories

On Sunday 22 May, visiting Pastor, Rev Mark Tuffin lead the worship service commencing a 9:00am where we gave thanks to God for the past 25th years of worship, learning and fellowship at our Spring Gully site.  A letter of greetings from Rev Lester Priebbenow, Bishop of the Victorian District, was read to the congregation…. Read more

Recently, the Tarrington Lutheran School visited Tandara for a fun-packed Camp including the Fyan’s Creek Loop Walk at night, Team Initiatives, Mobile Zoo, Low Ropes, Archery, hunting for Scats (animal poo) and Tracks, Leap of Faith and Flying Kookaburra (High Ropes). The School had fabulous feedback for Tandara. Tarrington staff were able to contemplate the… Read more

Sunday 1st May was a very happy day as our Greater Lutheran South Sudanese Fellowships met together for the first time since the pandemic began. Pastor James Ruei from the Geelong Fellowship served alongside Pastor Peter Deng from the Frankston/Pakenham Fellowship, with Specific Ministry Pastor-in-training, Koang Nhial from the Dandenong Fellowship also leading. The youth… Read more

In Jesus’ parable of the tenants, he tells the story of a master praising two servants for ‘investing’ what has been entrusted to them. In the life of every congregation there are undoubtedly ‘seasons’ and ‘milestones’ in which the Lord invites his people to step out in faith and invest their time, talents and finances… Read more

It goes without saying that the past 2 years have been especially challenging for Tertiary education and universities and TAFE colleges. Nevertheless, ministry and pastoral care still occurred on and off campus during that time with Tertiary chaplains of all faiths and denominations finding creative and meaningful ways to maintain their connections to students –… Read more

It was with much joy and excitement that members of Outer Eastern and Doncaster-Ivanhoe congregations came together on Sunday April 3 for the installation of one of our members, Ed Blow into word and sacrament ministry at Immanuel Lilydale. Ed has been licenced for word and sacrament ministry by Bishop Lester Priebbenow, and was installed… Read more

More than 370 people participated in the first LCA Child Safety Standards for Congregations webinar, held on Saturday 26 March. Conducted jointly by the LCA Child Protection Project Officer Mary-Ann Carver and members of the Professional Standards Department, the webinar outlined the new child safety standards developed especially for LCA congregations. The LCA Child Safety… Read more

Recently This N That Community Store rated a mention on the ‘Tik Tok’ platform, resulting in many younger customers visiting the store. The reviewer commented on the great pricing (all clothing is $2.00), the excellent quality of the donations, and the good hygiene procedures. This N That has been operating for nearly 30 years at… Read more

On Saturday 26th February a Tamil Christian Church service was held at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in North Geelong. Joyce Mailvaganam, a Tamil guest from London shared a message, and Pastor Vino from a Melbourne Tamil church led the praise and worship/service. Ongoing, the Tamil community will be invited to either attend Sunday morning worship… Read more

Lenten Appeal Brochures will arrive at Congregations soon, providing the opportunity to engage in the community with redemptive grace. Our Bishop reflects: “The cross of Christ is the pinnacle of our Saviour’s redemptive mission, reminding us that he knows, understands, cares, and acts in our fallen world – and indeed in our lives – according… Read more