Sep2016
United – despite our differences
by Janette Lange
Celebrating 50 years of the Lutheran Church of Australia offers a wonderful opportunity to step back, reflect and thank God for his blessings. This month sees the 50th anniversary of that historic Union Day. Some say we shouldn’t live in the past, but how can we really know who we are if we do not… Read more
Sep2016
Where we dwell is how we thrive
by Tania Nelson
One weekend in August I spent Friday night and most of Saturday at a conference. That’s not my usual definition of a great weekend. Usually by Friday night I’m ready to place my slippered feet on the coffee table and sip a glass of red wine with the footy as background noise. Not this weekend…. Read more
Sep2016
Our church yesterday and today
by Lance Steicke
In 1966 the leader of the Queensland District of the LCA was a Schmidt; now it is a Smith. Then it was Pastor Schmidt; now it is Bishop Smith. In 1966 the leader of the LCA was a Lohe; now it is a Henderson. Then it was President Lohe; now it is Bishop Henderson. I’m… Read more
Sep2016
LLLunch launches into party mode
by LCA Communications
Any reason is a good reason for a party. But this year the LCA has a very special reason for a party – it’s our 50th birthday. Elsewhere in this edition of The Lutheran you’ll read about the events leading up to the birth of the LCA, on Reformation Sunday 1966 – and also how… Read more
Sep2016
Service a big part of learning
by Helena Lambert
Service learning is a fundamental part of education at Faith Lutheran College, Redlands, south-east of Brisbane. We see the importance of exposing students to the needs of the world and, in turn, challenging them to use their God-given gifts in the service of others. Faith Leaving a Trail (FLAT) is a key element of our… Read more
Sep2016
In the footsteps of Luther
by Verena Johnson
Walking in the footsteps of Martin Luther in Germany was an eye-opening and life-changing experience for me. I was privileged to have this opportunity as part of a two-week study tour with a group of 30 Australian students, pastors and church workers, along with some friends and family, in July this year. Our tour was… Read more
Aug2016
Are your neighbours being served?
by Andrea Cross
This year is a special one for our Longest Lutheran Lunch – 2016 is the 50th birthday of the Lutheran Church of Australia. And what better way to thank God for 50 years of blessing than by reaching out to others with his love. This year our Longest Lutheran Lunch theme is ‘Sharing the Gift… Read more
Aug2016
Mentors enrich young lives
by Vicki Rochow
‘O my people, listen to my instructions. Open your ears to what I am saying, for I will speak to you in a parable. I will teach you hidden lessons from our past – stories we have heard and known, stories our ancestors handed down to us. We will not hide these truths from our… Read more
Aug2016
Partnership starts at birth
by Keren Loffler
Churches are recognising the importance of partnering with parents and resourcing faith in the home, as well as the vital role intergenerational relationships and participation in a church community play in growing faith in children.
Aug2016
What love come to life looks like
by Jonathan Krause
Children are at the heart of our church’s work bringing love to life in poor communities through Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS). We strive to live out the words of Jesus in Matthew 25 to give the practical care of food to the hungry, water to the thirsty, and ‘welcome strangers’ like Nima and Amran,… Read more
