Christ in the Centre is a magazine of the Finke River Mission in Central Australia.
Read inspiring stories of God at work with Aboriginal Lutherans in Central Australia.
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Visit www.finkerivermission.lca.org.au/media/ to find out more.
What on earth is God doing — and how do we join in?
Mission isn’t something we invent. It’s something we join. God is already at work in our communities — drawing people into grace, stirring questions of meaning, and inviting the Church to notice, trust, and participate.
The Presence video series offers a simple and accessible introduction to the Christian faith through a Lutheran lens. It invites reflection on who God is, where God is already at work, and how faith takes shape in everyday life — not just within church walls.
Perhaps faithful leadership in this season isn’t about adding more activity, but about creating space for deeper formation:
- learning to notice God’s presence,
- helping our people trust that God comes to them,
- and living as Christ’s presence for others.
To explore this together, you’re invited to join the LCA District Mission Directors for EMMY – Explorations in Mission and MinistrY online conversation. EMMY is a new monthly space bringing together pastors and leaders from across Australia and New Zealand for shared reflection, story-telling, and encouragement.
Each month includes a short stimulus (video or reflection), followed by an open Zoom conversation where we listen, ask questions, and learn from one another.
Regional Learning Hub
Wednesdays from 7pm to 8.30pm. Venue in Nuriootpa to be advised
Registration: To register online check out the website (http://hub.stpetri.org.au) or come into the St Petri office. There will be a small cost to cover all 5 weeks (full $50, concession $30), which you are able to pay at the office or at the first session on 29 April. Please arrive on 6.45pm, to allow time to complete registration and payment.
Light supper provided. Phone 8562 1011 for more information.
We are looking forward to Rev Dr Noel Due leading us through the process for Reading Revelation Today. His dynamic approach to digesting the messages from God and the principles of interpretation will inspire you. There will be an interactive element each week, which will help to re-focus your thinking and unfold key passages and their connections to our current times. We encourage you to be part of the journey!
Check out the St Petri social media pages for some great short promo videos.
Minutes of the 2025 Special Convention of General Synod and the updated LCA Constitution are available now
Download minutes (PDF)
Download constitution (PDF)
THANK YOU FROM LUTHERAN CARE
Farewell and a big Thank You to Louise Hickenbotham for her dedication to our community through her role at Lutheran Care. Especially for her organisation of Christmas Hampers.
These donations for the month are desperately needed, please:
Shampoo/Conditioner/2in1 Shampoo/Tinned Mixed Vegetables or Corn.
Thank you to the community.
Easter Reflections at the Jesus Walk - The Man on the Middle Cross
Come and meet the Man on the Middle Cross at the Jesus Walk, Magnolia Road Tanunda (East side of the tennis courts)
Maundy Thursday 6:45 pm at the Station 3. Please bring chairs and a light
Good Friday 8:30 am at Station 6. Please bring chairs
Easter Sunday 6:30 pm at Station 7. Please bring a pillow to sit on.
Entry via the gate on Magnolia Road. Parking on the grounds
Bookings preferred by March 30 to Judy 0422742984
This Easter, step into a moment that changed everything. Walk the path. Pause in the stillness.
Reflect on the One who hung on the middle cross - the One who chose love, forgiveness, and sacrifice when the world offered Him none.
Join us for an Easter experience at the Jesus Walk, where Scripture, story and sacred space come together to remind us that the middle cross was not an accident… it was an invitation.
Whether you’re searching, grieving, grateful, or simply curious, the Jesus Walk offers a place to encounter the heart of Easter in a fresh and personal way.
Kiwanis Emergency Food Relief
At Kiwanis Barossa our dedicated team is busy preparing and freezing nutritious meals each week for distribution to Lutheran Care, local charities, and schools throughout the surrounding districts. Since January 2026, we have already prepared and donated more than 1,000 free meals — and the need continues to grow.
This is where you can help. With the welcome rain and planting season underway, please consider growing a few extra vegetables to donate.
We are also in urgent need of fresh vegetables, meat, pasta, rice, tinned soups, and other ingredients to help us create wholesome meals for those doing it tough.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed through recent Harvest Thanksgiving Services — your generosity is truly appreciated.
For donations or enquiries, please contact: Lorna – 0438 844 116
or drop your donation off to the box at The Hub.
SBLC Child Safe/SMO Coordinators
Bethany/Tabor - Marilyn Mensforth bethanytaborsccoord@gmail.com
Grace/Schoenborn - Jenny Noll jedanoll@gmail.com
Langmeil - Emma Hiscock emma.hiscock@lca.org.au
Lyndoch - Graham Fromm grahamfromm@outlook.com
Barossa Christian Life Week 2026 - Looking for Catering Helpers
Barossa Christian Life Week is coming up in the July school holidays, and we’re looking for friendly volunteers to help in the kitchen and support our catering coordinators.
Barossa CLW is a 5-day Christian camp for high school students from across the Barossa and surrounding communities. Young people from different churches come together to build friendships, grow in faith, and learn more about God.
Camp runs Monday 6th - Friday 10th July at Cornerstone College, Mount Barker, with kitchen preparation beginning Sunday 5 July.
Each year we serve meals to around 100 campers and leaders, and our kitchen team plays a huge role in making camp possible.
Kitchenhands – We are hoping to have 4–5 volunteers each day to assist with food prep, serving meals, and cleaning. You are welcome to help for one day or several days.
All menus, recipes and shopping will be organised. We simply need someone onsite to prepare these meals.
Serving in the kitchen is a wonderful way to support the young people attending camp and be part of the wider CLW community.
If this sounds like something you would enjoy helping with, or you know someone who might be interested, please get in touch.
Anneka Sauerwald Mobile: 0422 935 851 Email: Anneka.Wilksch@lca.org.au