News

Late in 2021 the Knox Church Council was successful in an application for a “Powering Communities” Grant from the Federal Government to install Solar Panels to the church roof. Our purpose was to not only reduce our energy bills but also to reduce our carbon footprint and impact on the environment. We are pleased to… Read more

Commencing in 2020 representatives from Eastern Zone congregations met approximately once every six weeks to reflect on the fundamentals of congregational life. • Why does our congregation exist? • What are our projected congregational circumstances if there is no change? • What problem-solving approaches are we taking to technical problems? • What adaptive approaches are… Read more

As far back as 1891 Lutherans worshipped at Warracknabeal, first in a private home, but only in 1923 did this Congregation dedicate it’s first Church Building. The name “Our Redeemer” was chosen in the same year. In 1962 a resolution was passed to build a new church building. This became a necessity after the amalgamation… Read more

We were saddened to hear of the death of Pastor Geoff Schirmer last week. Pastor Geoff served in many Calls over his ministry, including as District Hospital Chaplain from 1994 – 2003. We pray that God will comfort Pastor Geoff’s wife Colleen, their children and children-in-law Kym, Paul & Kristy, and Jacki & Tony, and… Read more

The Festival of Learning is a celebration open to anyone and everyone interested in thinking, talking and learning about God. The festival will have a range of offerings, both in person and online, including panel discussions, chapel services, presentations, a variety of electives and a dinner on the Saturday night. This year’s theme—Speaking Many Languages,… Read more

New directions for the Management of Premises – No 13 and Mass Gatherings – No 5  allow more people to attend religious services and funeral services in Tasmania. Indoor seated gatherings Smaller seated gatherings at churches, places of worship, memorial events and  funeral services may accommodate up to 250 people or 100 per cent of seating capacity, whichever is fewer,… Read more

Eating with others can be a profoundly spiritual act, when it is used as a way to express love through a focus on hospitality, community and mission. LCA International Mission has published Soul Food, a book of recipes from countries where the LCANZ’s partner churches are based. Along with colourful photos, it contains instructions and… Read more

Martin Luther Homes is a culturally diverse not-for-profit organisation with a retirement village as well as a modern residential aged care facility. It is located on a magnificent 12-acre property at the foothills of Mount Dandenong in Melbourne’s outer east and have been a local aged care provider since the 1950s with a particular focus… Read more

You may be interested in a Voucher for up to $2,000 to assist with the costs of doing this. Not-for Profits can apply for this funding to assist with: Expenditure on for example – the following items: equipment to enable outdoor activity, including: tables and chairs mats and other ground cover safety barriers and screens… Read more

This edition of District eNews contains a devotional message from Pastor for Service and Witness, Rev Gordon Wegener a feature on the Jacobs Well Bookshop in Horsham update on Pastor Calls links to the latest LCA eNews an opportunity to serve the District through the People & Strategy subcommittee Read this eNews and past editions… Read more