We Are Still Here
While our physical church buildings are closed, the love of God is not in quarantine. We will continue to spread His love and serve the community. Click below for resources.
COVID-19 Information
The LCA/NZ has a dedicated COVID-19 Response webpage with the latest guidelines and messages. We will continue to provide our members with as much information as we can throughout this time.
Make a Donation
You can support the SA-NT District and its departments by making a donation online. It is easy to do and only takes a few minutes to complete. We thank you for your generosity.
We're part of a bigger church family, the Lutheran Church of Australia. Together we want to be a place where love comes to life. We believe that God's love is for everyone, everywhere, and we want you to see how his love comes to life in us – and in you.
Latest News and Features
Cheerful Giving Fuels Volunteers
A Bible study with the topic ‘give thanks in all things’ was the unexpected inspiration behind an initiative that sees BlazeAid volunteers provided with delicious meals after a day’s hard work.
A Word From Your Bishop
I don’t have to tell you that at times we feel powerless as church today. The media loves to remind us that the church is ageing and shrinking in Australia, with the implication (and in some cases wish) that we are finished.
Q&A With New District Pastors
Together Editor Jessica Smith talks to the District’s new pastoral graduates, Shaun Manning and Lee van Rossen.
Albert’s 90th Anniversary at Murbko
Born and raised Murbko resident Albert Noll was recently honoured with a 90-year baptism anniversary in February.
Sew Good
Semaphore Ladies Fellowship Craft Group have been helping to keep people in need warm, lending their sewing skills to the Wrap with Love project that distributes knitted blankets to communities and individuals who need relief from cold weather conditions.
An update from the fire ground
It has often been observed that in times of hardship the true essence of community and humanity is revealed. In the aftermath of the Cudlee Creek bushfire in the Adelaide Hills, Birdwood Lutheran Church Pastor David Kuss describes life on the fire-ground as full of unexpected blessings.
Several pastor installations held across the District
It’s been a month of change in the SA-NT District, with numerous pastor installations held across the state and more are scheduled to come. We ask that you keep these pastors and the congregations in your prayers as they commence their journey together.
Blueprint Ministries February Update
Blueprint Ministries would love to welcome young adults moving to or returning to Adelaide for study, training or employment and enable them to connect with others. Read more about this month’s news.
Lutheran history to be commemorated in Coober Pedy
The former site of the Coober Pedy Lutheran Church Hall will be commemorated with the unveiling of a plaque in May this year. The venture has been initiated by the Lutheran Church in Alice Springs and supported by the Coober Pedy Historical Society.
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.
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The District Office recently received these lovely photos from St John Lutheran Church, Bowhill. Well done on letting your community know that the church is still there for them in these challenging times 👍
The LCA's worship planning webpage has been substantially updated to support you during this time. Click below to find out more about live streamed services, worshipping at home, how you can continue to serve your community and much more!
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Church@Home Welcome to Church@Home! Whether you are in self-isolation, your congregation has suspended services, or you’re just looking for some spiritual support and encouragement, we hope that we can help you find what you need. Soon this crisis will pass, but in the meantime, let’s keep the b...We want to know how you joined in worship on the weekend 😊
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Thanks be to God for Pastor Lindsay and Pastor Russell who serve the community at Yalata and Oak Valley. Please pray for them and Pastor Andrew at Ceduna Lutheran Parish. Pastor Andrew was installed last Sunday via a letter from Bishop David.It may only be a small community, but the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at Yalata was bursting at the seams and filled with joy recently. They came together to witness and celebrate the ordination and installation of Pastor Lindsay Thomas. A joyous occasion for our Church.
