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by Ron Asquith

The people of Wodonga Lutheran Parish in Victoria have a vision of being ‘a welcoming, compassionate and growing church in which Christ’s love inspires transformation and growth … with a faith that endures forever’.

A day-long online LCA Convention of General Synod will be held on 18 October 2025. The special convention will address business referred and deferred from the 21st Regular Convention of General Synod held in Adelaide in October 2024.

by Joanne Chamberlain

Lutheran Media and Messages of hope are excited to launch the rebranding of ‘Happyland’ to ‘Hope for kids’. You can find ‘Hope for kids’ on the Messages of hope website, plus new resources, including a free ‘Hope for kids’ show bag and an online Easter Calendar, starting on Palm Sunday.

by Tim Eckert

In early 2024, our congregation at Glynde Zion Lutheran Church in South Australia initiated a long-term strategic plan and a new mission and vision.

The brand-new junior school building at LORDS has become a hive of activity after the project was completed in time to welcome students for the start of the school year with the aid of a tailored LLL loan.

New LCA International Mission leader Pastor Mark Schultz is excited ‘to see what God has in store’ for the church, as he starts his ‘next adventure’ in ministry. Pastor Mark was installed to his new role by LCANZ Bishop Paul Smith at Mount Barker SA on 23 February.