News and Events
Closure of the Rosebud, Bethany Congregation
After forty-two years, firstly as a preaching place in the St Peters Frankston parish, and later as a separate congregation, Bethany has been a small group serving members living on… Read more
Introducing Lisa Burgemeister, District Hospital Chaplain
Firstly, let me say how privileged I feel to be the Hospital Chaplain for the Victorian/Tasmanian District of the LCA. Here is a bit of my story. I was born… Read more
A Time for Reflection and Repentance
I read a story about a small town whose indigenous population was descended from seven different clans. Even though the Christian Gospel had come to this town a century ago,… Read more
Eulogy for Pastor Milton Fritsch
Milton Andrew Fritsch was born in the Temora Hospital on August 8th, 1961, and grew up on the family farm as the eldest son and child of Elmore and Ruth… Read more
Vectis celebrates 150 years
The Vectis 150th anniversary of continuous Lutheran worship was held a fortnight ago at the Vectis church and hall. A wonderful communion service led by our Pastor Levi saw the… Read more
50th Anniversary at Lilydale Immanuel Lutheran Congregation
On Sunday November 20, 2022, OELC members and visitors, including a number who were part of the establishment of the Immanuel Lilydale congregation, joined together for a special thanksgiving service… Read more
