Convention of Synod
The 49th LCA SA-NT District Convention of Synod will be held from 15-16 May 2021 at the Barossa Arts and Convention Centre, Tanunda. Click below for more information.
COVID-19 Update
We have provided a COVID-19 update for congregations in South Australia which comes into effect from Monday 14 December 2020. Please click to download.
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Bishop’s Christmas Message 2020
Distancing and being kept apart from people we know and love has been hard during 2020. We have learnt to value each other’s presence anew through being kept apart, unable to be close and present with and for each other for a time.
Installations in 2021
In the first few months of 2021, there will be several pastor installations across the District. Please keep these pastors and congregations in your prayers as they get to know each other.
Professional Standards Update December 2020
Professional Standards Update for December 2020.
Christmas Family Faith Trail
Have you seen the newest resource from Blueprint Ministries – the Christmas Family Faith Trail? Find out more about this and other child, family, youth and young adult news in our CFYYAM update.
COVID-19 Update
COVID-19 update for places of worship in SA as announced on Friday, 20 November 2020.
A Word From Your Bishop
We have learnt to value the ‘presence’ of other people in an unexpected way this year. We have learnt to value each other’s presence by not being able to be present with each other for a time in many workplaces, at significant family gatherings and in our church buildings.
LCC To Change Its Brand To Lutheran Care
Over the next few months, LCC will be transitioning its name and brand identity from Lutheran Community Care to Lutheran Care. It expects a full transition to the new brand to be complete by March 2021.
New Youth Space at Langmeil
A bright, refreshed space has given youth and families a new lease on life at Langmeil Lutheran Church.
Event Brings Joy To Golden Grove Community
Golden Grove Lutheran Church had 1700 people visit its grounds (COVID-safe) for its Community Fete on Sunday, October 18.
Looking Forward, Looking Back
About 120 people gathered for the annual Top of The Valley event at Birdwood Lutheran Church in October. The theme was ‘Looking Forward Looking Back’ and the event was open to everyone in the local community, which continues to rebuild after the 2019 drought, the Cudlee Creek fire and COVID-19.
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The District Office will be closed this coming Monday and Tuesday due to the Australia Day public holiday. If you need to get in contact with us urgently, please email michelle.storie@lca.org.au
Registrations are now open for the LCA's New Horizons event. This conference aims to:
• Offer support to leaders and congregations as they respond to new opportunities for mission and ministry
• Build the capacity of LCA/NZ members to meaningfully engage with people of other cultural backgrounds
For more information, visit www.lca.org.au/new-horizons
Pastor Matthew Bishop will be installed at Blair Athol on Sunday, 31 January 2021. The service will begin at 9.30am and will be followed by a welcoming morning tea. We pray for both the congregation and Pastor Matthew as they begin their journey together 🙏
The District would like to wish Pastor Geoff Havelberg all the best in his retirement. Gawler Lutheran Church held farewell events over the weekend and we are sure Pastor Geoff was sent off in style! May God bless you and Veronica on the next journey.
Registrations are open for Blueprint Ministries' RENEW Camp, which is being held at Ankara Campsite, Walker Flat, from 5 to 8 February 2021.
RENEW is a camp for young adults over the age of 18 and those who have just finished high school. It gives young people the opportunity to gather together for a weekend to connect with God and others. Campers are 'renewed' through worship, electives, activities, fellowship and late-night chats.
For more information or to register, visit www.blueprintministries.org.au/camps/renew-2/. Registrations close 27 January 2021.
