Stamps for Mission has raised nearly $540,000 for LCA International Mission, and your used Christmas card stamps can help keep this going.
Learn more about Stamps for Mission here, including where you can send your stamps.
The LCA SA–NT District Office (137 Archer Street, North Adelaide) is now a new SA drop-off point for Stamps for Mission.
25 November 2025
LCANZ Churchwide Office (CWO) staff moved into the new Church House in Adelaide’s CBD yesterday and will be ready to welcome visitors to the 139 Frome Street premises as of next Monday (1 December).
The five-story building is designed not only as office space for staff from the CWO, Australian Lutheran College, Lutheran Media, LCA International Mission, Australian Lutheran World Service, Lutheran Education Australia, and Finke River Mission, but also as a purpose-built hub to support mission, ministry and collaboration across the wider church.
While the building’s design offers modern workspaces and flexible meeting areas, the vision for Church House goes far beyond infrastructure. Space will also be available for visitors and other Lutheran ministry partners, which the LCA’s Executive Director of Church Operations, Brett Hausler, said ‘reinforces Church House’s role as a shared resource for the wider church community’.
A standout feature of Level 3 is a reconfigurable meeting and event space designed to host workshops, training sessions and gatherings – all supporting the church’s mission to grow, serve and reach out in Christ’s name. The space will also be available for use by other Lutheran entities.
On the ground floor, a welcoming reception and new exhibition and events space will offer opportunities for community engagement and education. Featuring displays that reflect both Lutheran heritage and future direction, this area is intended to invite learning and connection within the church and the broader community and will be launched in early 2026.
Located near Bethlehem and St Stephen’s Lutheran churches in Adelaide, the new Church House was purchased following the sale of the LCANZ’s properties in North Adelaide last year.
Read more about the Frome Street move and stories about some of the legacies of the former Churchwide Office at 197 Archer Street, North Adelaide, on the LCA website here.
Reasons why the LCA Child Safety Standards (CSS) are important:
- When we care for children and keep them safe, we are following Christ’s mandate. We must always remember that children bring their own unique vulnerabilities, and they rely on safe adults and protective cultures to keep them safe. Keeping safe is not something that children can reliably do on their own.
- We have a synodical responsibility to protect and care for our children. Our LCA Synod has acknowledged that children are a precious gift from God; they are to be nourished and nurtured in their spiritual life within the church; their needs must be considered by all boards, councils and committees; and they are to be cared for and protected by maintaining and promoting a culture of safety in all areas of the church, congregation and its activities. In addition, the objects of the constitution of the church include a requirement that children are to be protected from all physical, psychological, sexual and spiritual abuse.
- We also have multiple legal responsibilities relating to child safety. We have a duty of care to keep children safe, and this duty of care sits with our church councils and leadership teams. We are also required to abide by various laws in each jurisdiction that relate to mandatory reporting, failure to report, failure to protect, reportable conduct and working with children type checks.
- And finally, we have important regulatory responsibilities in relation to compliance with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations across each of our Australian jurisdictions.
As we form one congregation, we need a new name that represents our united community and vision statement.
You are invited to share your name ideas, with a short reason for your choice.
A shortlist will be prepared by the Governance Council and Ministry Team for members to choose from and use after amalgamation.
Submit written or emailed suggestions by January 16th, 2026, to the Hub
E: cchubtan@gmail.com
83 Murray Street, Tanunda 5352
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This year, we launched our Entry & Establishment Scholarships, designed to remove financial barriers and support students from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds as they begin their tertiary journey.
Each scholarship is valued at up to $15,000, paid over three years - and flexible enough to be used as a fee reduction or a cash payout.
Applications are now open for Round 1, closing December 9, 2025.
(There’s a second chance with Round 2 closing February 9, 2026.)
These scholarships are open to potential students who:
✅ Are commencing a new undergraduate Bachelor degree
✅ Can demonstrate financial disadvantage
✅ And meet at least one of the following:
• From a low socio-economic background
• From a regional or remote area
• Are a First Nations Australian
We’d be grateful if you could share this amazing opportunity with any members of your congregation who you think may benefit. You can download a printable brochure with all the key information here:
Download Brochure
If you want to learn more about Tabor Scholarships or you’re ready to apply via our quick and easy application form, visit our scholarships page here:
Scholarships Page
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or would like some physical flyers; we’re here to help.
Kind regards,
Molly Peier
Schools and Community Liaison Officer | Tabor College
H Wednesday-Friday E mpeier@adelaide.tabor.edu.au P +61 8 8373 8715
To read the current issue of the LCA E-News click here.
To read the current issue of Online Together click here.
SBLC 30th November Combined Worship Service
Combined Service at 9am. Faith Junior Campus, 16 Maria St, Tanunda.
Rev Dr Tim Stringer - Principal at Australian Lutheran College.
The next Q&A session will be held after the Combined Service on 30th November.
To read the survey report click here.
Bible Readings
The First Reading: Isaiah 2:1-5 God's kingdom of peace Psalm 122
The Second Reading: Romans 13:11-14 Our salvation is near
The Gospel: Matthew 24:36-44 No one knows the day or hour
SBLC Thank You.
Thank you to those who attended the Q&A sessions last Sunday.
The next Q&A session will be held after the Combined Service on 30th November.
To read the survey report click here.