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Secretaries Workshop
We are holding a workshop for our congregation and parish secretaries and administrators. Join us at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Hampstead, on March 4.
Bushfires – How to Help
In some parts of Australia bushfires are continuing to threaten lives and livelihoods. In other places, hundreds of people are sifting through ashes, wondering how they will put their lives back together.
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Bushfires – how to help
In some parts of Australia bushfires are continuing to threaten lives and livelihoods. In other places, hundreds of people are sifting through ashes, wondering how they will put their lives back together. Here’s how to help.
From the Bishop: The Advertiser Christmas Message 2019
Holding our recently born grandson in my arms last week reminded me how fragile life is, and how vulnerable and dependent we all are. He lay peacefully in my arms, oblivious to the world that awaits him.
A Uniquely Central Australian Christmas
Advent and Christmas are special times for us as church members. With Jesus at the heart of our celebrations it’s easy to assume that we all share a similar Christmas experience.
Students interview PM to Wipe Out Waste
Immanuel Primary School Novar Gardens has made a pact to help heal the planet and their message has gone right to the top, with students putting some tough questions to Prime Minister Scott Morrison, as part of a segment for television show Behind the News (BTN).
Prayer Labyrinth Constructed at Camp Kedron
Imagine walking beside a peaceful lake at sunset, conversing silently with God while navigating a path dedicated to just that task – this was the vision of the team at Lutheran Camp Kedron.
Blueprint Ministries December Update
Blueprint has designed a Christmas Family Faith Trail! Prepared in conjunction with the Uniting Church, it has lots of great ideas to celebrate the season of advent and Christmas.
Professional Standards December Update
Thank you for your willingness to give the safety and well-being of our members and visitors high priority! This year, across our SA-NT District 1,157 members participated in one of 39 full day Professional Standards workshops.
Inaugural Board of Lutheran Community Services Endorsed
The District Church Council recently endorsed the inaugural Board of Lutheran Community Services (LCS), another milestone in the merger of Lutheran Community Care (LCC) and Lutheran Disability Services (LDS) into one entity.
LCC’s 50th Gala Ball Raises $67,000
Lutheran Community Care’s 50th Anniversary Gala Ball has been hailed a great success with 300 people attending and more than $60,000 raised.
Blueprint Ministries Update
Our new Blueprint Ministries team was installed at St Michael’s Lutheran Church, Hahndorf on November 3.
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If you live in the NT, these services are being held tonight in Darwin and on Saturday in Alice Springs.
Pastor Shaun Manning will be installed at Naracoorte on January 26th, with the service to begin at 2pm. Please keep Pastor Shaun and the congregation in your prayers as they start this journey together.
The SA-NT District Office is holding a workshop for our congregation and parish secretaries and administrators. We invite you to join us at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Hampstead, on Wednesday, March 4.
The workshop will cover numerous topics including LAMP 2, LCA IT, Commission on Worship, CCLI, Professional Standards, HRS and more. It will run from 10am-3pm and lunch will be provided. Keep a look out for further updates!
Registrations are now open for the 2020 LCA Professional Standards Department's SP3 Coordinator Network Day, which is being held on Saturday, March 21. To register, please click here: www.lca.org.au/departments/ministry-support/professional-standards/training-prof-standards/sp3-re...
This information session aims to discuss and explore the SP3 system, Professional Standards training, the role of the coordinator and answer any questions. The event is open to all SP3 coordinators, as well as pastors, chair people and anyone who is interested in the SP3 coordinator role.
Attend online or in person at LLL Australia, Archer Street, North Adelaide, from 1pm – 4pm. Please note if you live in the NT you can watch online from 12pm - 3pm. Registrations close Friday, March 13.
Now is the time to consider whether a LLL Mission Outreach Grant would help your church with a project that brings the love of Jesus to your community. Congregations can apply for a grant up to $25,000 (please note it can be less than $25,000). For more information, visit www.sant.lca.org.au/departments/mission/mission-grants/. Applications close 31 March 2020.
