Mar2018
Central Australia choir movie heads to cinemas
The movie documentary about the world-renowned Central Australian Aboriginal Women’s Choir’s tour to Germany is set for release in Australia and New Zealand.
Feb2018
A school where ‘God abounds’
by Francois Pienaar
As the only Christian school within a 400–kilometre radius of its hometown of Ceduna, South Australia, Crossways Lutheran School has a clear mission to the state’s West Coast community.
Aug2017
Refugee meetings move Lutheran leader
by LCA Communications
Hearing the stories of refugees in Australia has given Lutheran World Federation (LWF) leader Martin Junge new insight into LWF’s work in African refugee camps.
Aug2017
Uni in the bush
by James Winderlich
Incredible things happen daily in the LCA. One such story involves a unique partnership between remote Lutheran congregations, Finke River Mission and Australian Lutheran College.
Jun2017
Free to serve in community
by Nicholas Williams
The son and grandson of award-winning musicians Warren and Gus Williams, it’s no surprise Nicholas Williams loves singing. Nicholas, 26, also loves serving his community.
May2017
Christ answers reconciliation question
by Shona Reid
Shona Reid is a descendent of the Eastern Arrernte people and a member at St Paul’s Ferryden Park in South Australia.
Apr2017
Strong love, strong culture
by LCA Communications
An amazing strength of character shines through the diminutive Daphne Puntjina. She has a strong love for God and for her Central Australian community.
Nov2016
Aboriginal workers set standards
by Marilyn Wall
More than 25 Aboriginal pastors, evangelists and church workers from Central Australia have attended the 2016 Docker River ‘Big Course’ to learn about the LCA’s Standards of Ethical Behaviour policy, with some travelling more than 600 kilometres to take part. Held over three days in October, the course was part of the Finke River Mission’s… Read more
Nov2016
Lutheran named NT’s Australian of the Year
by LCA Communications
Indigenous leader Andrea Mason has been named the Northern Territory’s Australian of the Year. Ms Mason, who worships at Alice Springs Lutheran Church, is the Chief Executive of the Ngaanyatjarra, Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara (NPY) Women’s Council, which supports and advocates for 3000 women across a 350,000-square-kilometre area of Central Australia. The council works with women… Read more
Jul2016
At Kintore, church and council chime in
by LCA Communications
At Kintore, 520 kilometres west of Alice Springs, the peals of a church bell are once again calling the people to worship on Sunday mornings, after church and community came together on a joint ‘bell-raising’ project. Weighing in at 95 kilos, the enormous bronze bell was funded with lease money paid to the community from… Read more
