News and Events
Pastor Janos Dabasy reflects
Pastor Janos Dabasy, pastor to the Melbourne Hungarian Congregation, retires on Friday 10th September, also his 85th birthday. Pastor Janos shares the story of his life and the journey into ministry as a Specific Ministry Pastor. I was born before the war. The first few years comprised many beautiful memories. Then came the war. Memories… Read more
Social Trends and Mission Opportunities – free online event
Social Trends & Mission Opportunities – The Rise of Regional Australia, a yearning for the ‘local’ connection (a free online event) What’s happening in Australian Society as a result of Covid-19? Pastors and Layworkers from across the district recently had an opportunity to hear a presentation from Pr. Brett on some likely future trends in… Read more
CLW Orange 2021 cancelled
It is with great sadness that we have to cancel CLW Orange. This has been a tough decision for the CLW Committee and YYAM to make and we have considered all options. We just don’t know how or if the state will open up next week as predicted and what the conditions will be. For… Read more
18 August District eVoices
This edition of District eNews includes a devotional message from District Pastor for Service and Witness Gordon Wegener, sharing from District Pastor for Congregational Support Pr Brett Kennett, a Cow!, and some new initiatives from the LCA including LCANZ Christian Care Sunday. As always Prayer Points for the next fortnight and links to LCA and… Read more
LCA Christian Care Sunday project
God’s love comes to life through care ministries every single day in our Lutheran congregations, aged-care and community services. This year, the LCANZ invites your congregation to celebrate this Christian care by setting aside one Sunday (or worshipping time) in your gathered community to acknowledge, bless and honour those people and organisations engaged in care… Read more
Zoom afternoon tea for pastors and lay workers
With the arrival of lockdown six, a regular weekly opportunity to gather for a cuppa via Zoom (a ‘virtual’ afternoon tea) has been offered to all the district’s pastors and layworkers. These have been relatively small gatherings, but feedback has been strongly appreciative by various participants. It’s been a chance to check in with colleagues… Read more