Jun2021
THRIVE conference
Mental health and emotional and spiritual wellness were the focus at the recent THRIVE conference, hosted by The Ark Salisbury Lutheran Church. The day was jam-packed with practical ideas on how to work towards and maintain a healthy heart and mind, with a God-centred focus.
Jun2021
Lutheran Care launches Winter Appeal 2021
It’s that time of year again. Temperatures are dropping and most of us are rugging up, whipping up a batch of hot soup and switching on the heating. For too many South Australians however, luxuries like regular hot meals and a warm home are simply out of reach.
Jun2021
Professional Standards: June & July workshops
June and July workshops – including Safe Church Level 1 Workshops, Safe Church Level 1 Refresher and Safe Church Level 2 Training – are now available at a range of locations across the District.
Jun2021
Free camp opportunity, thanks to LLL
First-time Christian Life Week campers can attend free of charge (aside from a $20 admin fee), thanks to generous sponsorship from LLL. We have seen a great uptake of this offer! We particularly encourage young people who have attended previously to come along and bring a friend.
Jun2021
WHS calendar: June tip
Welcome to June’s Work Health and Safety matters. This month we recommend congregations start thinking about any property maintenance that needs to be done in the coming months.
Jun2021
A word from your Bishop – Synod address
Two weekends ago some of us here today walked through the Barossa Valley as part of Walk My Way – 670 Christians walking 26km together in faith and in love for God and for the vulnerable children of the world. Persevering in the hope of reaching our destination and goal together, leaving no one behi
Jun2021
Lutheran history in Coober Pedy recognised
The Lutheran history in Coober Pedy has been recognised, with the unveiling of a plaque at the site of the former church hall.
Jun2021
A new way forward for LESNW
Lutheran Education SA, NT & WA (LESNW) recently introduced its new Strategic Intentions, with the aim of moving into the future with a collective focus for all Lutheran learning communities. The new set of Strategic Intentions will serve as a dynamic roadmap for LESNW over the next three years.
May2021
Professional Standards Update, May 2021
In our last update we noted a Safe Church Webinar that was run on 27th March. If you missed the webinar, you can still share the experience of the approximately 300 members who connected on the day.
May2021
Work Health & Safety Calendar: May task
Welcome to May’s Work Health and Safety matters. This month we want to assist congregations with looking after their vulnerable members, eg those who might live alone, not have family close and those who travel to and from church on their own.