Apr2016
More medal success for Kieran
by LCA Communications
Para cycling star Kieran Modra has added another gold medal to his trophy cabinet, taking out the tandem 4km pursuit for Australia at the recent 2016 Para-cycling Track World Championships in Montichiari, Italy. Kieran and his new pilot David Edwards, of Queensland, took the title by beating fastest qualifier Spain in a time of 4mins… Read more
Apr2016
Lessons of creation
by LCA Communications
When it comes to caring for God’s creation, it seems some of the youngest members of our LCA community can teach the rest of us a lesson or two. As they learn, students in many parts of the Lutheran Education Australia system are working to protect and preserve our environment as a unique, delicate and… Read more
Apr2016
Our straw bale castle
by Lara Lang
Rather than worrying what the house they have built will do for their social standing or local real estate values, one Adelaide family has placed more importance on the impact it will have on the environment for future generations. A home is a place to retreat to and recharge from the stresses of the world;… Read more
Apr2016
No rest for Unity Candle
by LCA Communications
Having just been to Dubbo in central New South Wales last month for the Lutheran Women of NSW 50th Annual Convention, the Unity or Christ Candle has three major assignments across two other states this month. The candle, which originally weighed in at a whopping 22kg, is first heading to Nuriootpa, in SA’s Barossa Valley,… Read more
Apr2016
Remote Aboriginal mission marks 150th anniversary
by LCA Communications
Easter Sunday this year held a special meaning for 100 people who gathered at an outdoor church service in the Far North of South Australia, 140 kilometres further along the Birdsville Track from Marree. The service was part of a weekend of activities known as ‘Back to Killalpaninna’, acknowledging the Lutheran mission which was established… Read more
Apr2016
School partnership relaunched
by LCA Communications
Five Lutheran schools in Adelaide’s northern suburbs have relaunched their partnership under the banner of Connected Schools. Formerly known as LENS (Lutheran Education Northern Suburbs), the aim of the collaboration is for students at each school to have access to resources and curriculum offerings that the schools individually would not be able to offer. The… Read more
Apr2016
New care services launch for Territory
by Miranda Cirocco
Lutheran Community Care SA/NT (LCC) has launched two new support services in Hermannsburg, Northern Territory, 130 kilometres west of Alice Springs. The traditional land of the Western Arrarnta people, Hermannsburg is also known as Ntaria in the local language and has a community population of approximately 600 people. Finke River Mission Parish Ingkarta(pastor) Rodney Malbunka… Read more
Apr2016
Spirit of the soil
by LCA Communications
Wine lovers usually want to know about the vintage and where the grapes were grown before they buy a bottle – or a dozen. Troy Kalleske, from SA’s Barossa Valley, believes making wines with a natural, minimalist approach is the way to capture the truest essence of the vineyard in every bottle. The Kalleske family… Read more
Apr2016
Take me, I’ll go
by Robyn Kuchel
The groundwork was laid for my life when I was young. My father was a pastor, and Mum was always busy, but when Dad accepted a call she just got up and went. So when I married a pastor, my late husband Brian, we too just got up and went. Each time we moved, we… Read more
Apr2016
Celebration for mission site milestone
by LCA Communications
Easter Sunday this year held a special meaning for 100 people who gathered at an outdoor church service in the Far North of South Australia, 140 kilometres further along the Birdsville Track from Marree. The service was part of a weekend of activities known as ‘Back to Killalpaninna’, acknowledging the Lutheran mission which was established… Read more
