May2022
Tertiary Chaplaincy
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… Read more
Apr2022
Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails
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… Read more
Apr2022
LCA Child Safety Standards webinar recap
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… Read more
Mar2022
This N That Community Store are ‘Tik Tok’ famous!
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… Read more
Mar2022
Greater Geelong Tamil Ministry
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… Read more
Mar2022
Lenten Appeal
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… Read more
Feb2022
Pr John Heidenreich (em) celebrates 50 years of ordination
On Sunday 26th December 2021 the 50th anniversary of Pastor John Heidenreich’s ordination was celebrated at the Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Burnie, North Tasmania. Below are the milestones of… Read more
Feb2022
Emmanuel at St Paul’s Warragul/Darnum
“What do you think? Look OK?” “Yeah. Everyone’s smiling. And waving too! Great. That will be lovely to share.” Christmas is certainly an important occasion for families. At St Paul’s… Read more
Jan2022
Celebrating Cecile by Pr Janos Dabasy (em)
I would like to share the happy news about the ‘junior’ of our congregation (Hungarian Lutheran Congregation of Victoria) turning 100 in February. The attached photo was taken of Cecile… Read more
Dec2021
The Life and Ministry of Pastor Gordon Wegener: a short history
I was born and raised in the Adelaide Hills in the township of Lobethal, the first of five children. I attended Lutheran primary schools at Springhead and Lobethal, and then… Read more