Mar2021
Aussie ‘grannies’ for refugee children
by Jessica Smith
While they may come from opposite sides of the world, a wonderful connection has developed between a group of Lutheran ladies from the Adelaide Hills and 25 refugee children from Blair Athol North Primary School, thanks to a remote-teaching project that has blossomed into meaningful friendships.
Feb2021
Register now for Bibles for 2020 babies
If you are the parent or grandparent of a child born last year, you can register them for the Bible Society’s Bibles for Bubs program until 31 March.
Feb2021
Child sex abuse redress applications update
In the first year after being accepted into the Australian National Redress Scheme for people who have experienced child sexual abuse in institutional settings, 22 applications have been made to the scheme for redress by the Lutheran Church of Australia (LCA).
Dec2020
Giving 10,000 children the gift of school
Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS), has launched the ‘10,000 children … 100 days’ campaign to support children in refugee camps and other crisis situations to return to school when COVID-19 allows. ‘Our mission is to seek out those who might otherwise be forgotten’, says Jonathan Krause.
Sep2020
Life is sacred
by Chelsea Pietsch
Have you ever contemplated the fact that you are a work of art? You were not ‘self-made’ but were created by God.
Aug2020
What I’ve learnt from home
by Amy Dahlenburg
When COVID-19 restrictions closed offices around Australia and New Zealand, Amy Dahlenburg began working from home, along with her family. But while the pandemic has caused stress, anxiety and grief, she says the upheaval has also brought important lessons – and blessings – home for her.
Jul2020
Faith-ful grandparents
by Jodi Brook
Grandparents play a vital role in a child’s faith formation. Of course, COVID-19 isolation and restrictions have kept many grandparents separated from their grandchildren. While this can be heartbreaking, there are many ways you can stay connected.
Apr2020
Sharing Easter joy in a bag
How to celebrate Easter joy while socially distanced? St Petri Nuriootpa’s Messy Church team distributed paper bags of goodies via drive-by.
Mar2020
New child safe standards to be trialled
The LCA/NZ’s Child Protection Project Team has recently developed draft LCA Child Safe Standards for Congregations, which are likely to be trialled in some congregations prior to implementation.
Mar2020
Parenting – finding the fun
by Julie Hahn
Feeling exhausted by life and motherhood, Julie Hahn found herself in a fed-up, sobbing heap on the floor. But from her lowest place, she heard God’s promises of faithfulness.
