If you’ve been putting off Safe Church training because it seems difficult, time-consuming or hard to access, Lorraine’s experience may surprise you.
A member of a Lutheran church in Adelaide’s outer suburbs, Lorraine completed the training as part of her role of visiting congregation members who are unable to attend church due to age, illness or mobility issues.
With no face-to-face sessions available and evening travel difficult, Lorraine attended a live online session alongside a fellow church member, Tanya, making the experience more accessible and supportive.
The training covered both the Level 1 Induction and Safeguarding modules and attracted more than 70 participants.
Lorraine says the training was ‘much easier and more informative than expected’. ‘Once you’re in it, it’s really engaging,’ she says. She also appreciated being able to talk through scenarios with Tanya and said the session fitted comfortably into her weekend.
‘What stood out most for me was being reminded of my responsibilities and being more aware when visiting people,’ she says.
Liz Ewers from the LCANZ Safe Church team says this kind of response is common, with many participants finding the training more engaging than they expect it to be. She adds that participating in a group or webinar format can further enrich the experience.
‘When you join a webinar with others, it brings a sense of community and energy to the mix, as Lorraine experienced,’ Liz says.
Feedback from participants reflects similar experiences. One attendee described the training as ‘very efficiently run’, and another said it was ‘a good reminder and highly valuable, both personally and generally’.
If you’ve been waiting for the right time to complete your Safe Church training, or think you may not learn anything new, Liz says this may be the prompt you need.
With both self-paced online and live Zoom options available, Safe Church training is designed to offer a practical, accessible way to meet requirements in a format that suits you.
To find upcoming training dates and to register, visit www.lca.org.au/safe-church-training
History Festival showcases Lutheran stories and heritage
5 June 2026
Lutheran organisations across Adelaide welcomed visitors, shared stories and explored connections with the past during South Australia’s History Festival in May.
At the LCA Exhibition Centre in Adelaide, more than 70 visitors explored displays highlighting the history, mission and service of Lutherans in Australia and New Zealand. Visitors included members of Lutheran congregations from around Australia, as well as history enthusiasts with no previous connection to the church.
The exhibition sparked memories and personal discoveries for many visitors.
Visitor Tanya was delighted to discover a Mallee wood cross and candles from the former Walpeup Lutheran Church in Victoria on display. The items held special significance because of her family’s connection to the congregation. Another visitor, Peter, was surprised to find a photograph of himself featured in the exhibition’s music display.
One visitor described the exhibition as ‘very comprehensive, informative and well presented’, while another said: ‘So many wonderful displays … so much history to absorb and enjoy’. Yet another visitor was thrilled to see historical artefacts ‘out of boxes [on display] for all to see and learn’.
Lutheran Archives also participated extensively in the festival, offering guided walking tours, workshops and a genealogy course exploring German–Australian history and heritage. Archivists led popular walking tours focusing on German culture and community in Adelaide, while workshops helped participants learn to read historic German documents and research family histories.
Friends of Lutheran Archives also presented a talk on William Wilkinson’s 847-day journey through Central Australia, sharing insights into a remarkable chapter of Australian history.
Meanwhile, the Australian Lutheran College Library opened its rare books collection for special presentations led by retired librarian Trevor Schaefer. Around 40 people attended the sessions, with one reaching capacity.
Highlights included a 1551 edition of the Luther Bible, 16th-century pamphlets written by Martin Luther and other significant Reformation-era works. Visitors also heard stories behind the books, including conservation work that revealed a previously hidden title page in a 1522 work by Dutch Catholic theologian, scholar and philosopher Desiderius Erasmus and research inspired by inscriptions found in several volumes.
The Church House Exhibition Centre remains open throughout the year and welcomes visitors, tours and group bookings. More information, including regular opening hours, is available on the centre webpage here. Those interested in visiting or volunteering at the centre can email exhibitioncentre@lca.org.au for more details or to book a group visit or guided tour.
There’s a Point to It: A History of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Point Pass
Thursday 25th June at 7.30pm. Immanuel Lutheran Church, 139 Archer St, North Adelaide
Speaker is Samuel Doering. All welcome. $5 donation. Supper included.
LIVESTREAM on FoLA YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@friendsoflutheranarchives9644/live
For 150 years, Immanuel Church has stood as a landmark of faith, learning, and community in South Australia.
From its role as the home congregation of the first Neuendettelsau-trained pastor in Australia to its central place in Georg Leidig’s bold vision for Immanuel College, the church has been at the heart of the Lutheran story.
Drawing on rich material from Lutheran Archives,and the research behind his new book There’s a Point to It (launched April 2026), historian Samuel Doering tells the compelling story of one of Australia’s most influential Lutheran centres.
The book will be available for purchase at the meeting.
Bulletin notices for June from Young Life in the Barossa:
Young Life is having a Wine and Beer sale to move along some stock to get ready for the August 15th Trivia Night.
We have lots of white wine, some red and some rose. We also have 3 types of Rehn Bier available (including the Ginger Beer!)
Pay and Pick-up on the 10th of July (9am-4pm) or pay on the day and pick-up at a later date. Contact me for more information and to get your order in:
tiffanyvoigt@younglife.org.au m: 0466 039 463
Prayer and support for our EOFY campaign.
Match day coming on the 9th of June where all donations will be doubled (up to $2,500). May this be a blessing for Young Life Australia and for the Barossa.
We will be advertising again soon for an Area Director for Barossa and would love prayer for the right person to be led to this position.
Save the date: August 15th will be our annual Trivia Night Fundraiser with more details to come.
If you have any questions or queries about anything in our notices, please contact Tiffany on 0466039463 or tiffanyvoigt@younglife.org.au
Thank you for your prayers (and God!) for Club and Wyldlife, we are getting a few more kids coming to clubs again. Prayer for continued attendance and confidence in inviting more young people in to hear the gospel.
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HAPPENING AT THE HUB
Closed Monday for Kings Birthday Public Holiday
Tuesday: KYB 9:30am-10:30am
Tuesday: Lunch Bunch 11:30am-1:30pm. All welcome
Wednesday: Art & Craft Group 10am-12:00pm
Thursday: My Time 9:30am-11:30am
LWSA-NT Women's One Day Retreat
"Women Of Faith"
Saturday 20th June 2026
Langmeil Lutheran Church, Tanunda
Chaplain: Libby Jewson
The day will include worship, singing, Bible Study and fellowship.
All women are very welcome.
After a dinner at the Tanunda Hotel there will be an evening of fellowship activities.
Cost: $50 pay cash on the day. Includes lunch and morning and afternoon tea.
Registration forms with more information are available from The Hub and Langmeil.
See attached flyer for FUEL Service information.