As part of the implementation program of the ordination proposals from the 2024 Convention of General Synod, Dr Pauline Simonsen has been appointed as the LCANZ’s Advocate for Women in Pastoral Ministry.
This is a voluntary role to provide a primary contact for women of our church who are considering training for the office of the public ministry, and women serving as pastors among us. Pauline is serving in this work in 2025, after which time the General Church Board (GCB) and the College of Bishops (CoB) will review the role.
This is a key role, providing advice and support to LCANZ Bishop Paul Smith and the wider church, including GCB and CoB, as we journey together as the people of God with pastors who are women.
In this role, Pauline will attend to matters such as developing support networks for women who are candidates and pastors, helping to ensure that concerns of women who are candidates or pastors are identified and addressed in a timely way, and ensuring that there is a repository maintained of matters relevant to the support of and guidance for women.
A spiritual director and an experienced Christian retreat leader, Pauline serves as the dean of Emmaus, a Christian training provider in Palmerston North, New Zealand. She has served on various committees of the church in New Zealand and Australia, including more than 20 years on the Commission on Theology and Inter-Church Relations. Pauline and her husband Roger belong to the Manawatu Lutheran Parish.
Women who are considering ordination to pastoral ministry in the LCANZ are invited to connect with Pauline at advocateWPM@lca.org.au
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Confirming that Tanunda Lawn Bowls Club has been booked for 6pm Friday October 24th, for our next Men's Fellowship event.
The club has indicated there will be a cost of $25 per head, which includes bowls hire/green fees and dinner supplied (beef or chicken schnitzel).
They require an RSVP with numbers the week prior, so they can cater effectively.
Also remember that bowling is not mandatory - you're welcome to come along for the food and fellowship, and to sling criticism at those who are bowling. If you plan to bowl, please wear flat soled shoes.
It's always a great evening, so I hope you can make it along. I will be sending a reminder out closer to the date, but please RSVP to me by email or phone.
Jarome Graetz
The LCANZ’s new Church House in Adelaide’s CBD is taking shape not only as an office building, but also as a purpose-built hub to support mission, ministry and collaboration across the wider church.
Now in the final stages of refurbishment and fit-out, the five-storey building at 139 Frome Street is expected to welcome staff from November.
Levels 2 and 3 will become home to the Churchwide Office, Australian Lutheran College (ALC), Lutheran Media, LCA International Mission, Australian Lutheran World Service, Lutheran Education Australia and Finke River Mission.
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 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, the area is intended to invite conversation, learning and connection, both within the church and the broader community.
‘Designed to support both the wider church and community outreach initiatives, this exciting addition will foster engagement, learning and connection,’ Brett said. ‘This area is designed to welcome both internal and external visitors, supporting community engagement and outreach.’
More than a new location, Church House represents a new season for shared mission, collaborative ministry and outreach across the LCANZ.
"150 years of Faith-Culture-Community". Saturday Evening Concert, 1st November at Tanunda Show Hall. Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Service on Sunday 2nd November - 10am at the Show Hall (a non ticket event)
A moving evening of music and reflections as we celebrate 150 years since the departure of missionaries from Bethany to Hermannsburg.
Performances by The Hermannsburg Choir, Warren H. Williams and Western Wind Band.
Events - Launch of "Friends of Hermannsburg" - Book Launch: "Missionaries, Madness and Miracles" - Hermannsburg History, based on letters of first missionary H Kempe.
For more information and bookings go to: https://150yearconcert.eventbrite.com.au
Finance Secretary for the Finke River Mission (FRM), Lutheran Mission Developments (LMD) and Lutheran Overseas Partner Churches (LOPC).
The Finance Secretary is a 0.8 FTE role encompassing several duties not exclusively of an accounting nature. Based in Adelaide, with some interstate and overseas travel, the role provides hands-on financial management and reporting along with governance, compliance and secretarial support to several Boards.
The main prerequisites include: -Demonstrated experience of Accounting, Financial Management and reporting (CPA or equivalent) -Board Governance, compliance and secretarial support -High level of verbal and written communication skills -Strong commercial acumen -Working and interacting with various cultures and languages -Foreign currency transactions experience.
Candidates who have had broad experience across general management and corporate services delivery and who are comfortable interacting with all levels of staff, stakeholders and senior church members would be ideally suited.
Flexible work arrangements can be negotiated.
If you, or someone you know, would be interested in serving in this diverse and satisfying role please encourage them to visit http://tiny.cc/FRMFinanceSecretary or contact bryan.elliott@lca.org.au.
Pick up a shoebox from the Christian Community Hub in Tanunda. When filled, drop your shoebox back to The Hub.
Shoe boxes will be collected from The Hub by Samaritans Purse between the 13th-27th of October.
Fill your shoebox with quality new items that will last. When packing your shoebox think; FUN, adding a ‘wow’ item and new toys a child will love; FULL, with no empty space; and PERSONALISED, including a note of encouragement or photo. For more ideas and a list of things NOT to pack click pick up an information sheet at The Hub.
When you pack a gift-filled shoebox through Operation Christmas Child, you’re sending more than just gifts—you’re sending love, joy, and the Gospel of Jesus Christ to a child who may have never heard it before. Your act of kindness has the power to change a child’s life, a family, even a whole community. Your shoebox gift will be an expression of God’s love to a child. It may be the only gift the child receives.
Tanunda Lutheran Women's Fellowship
1.30pm, Thursday 9th October. Theme is "I remember when…"
Hosted by Grace. Project Donations to Lutheran Care Christmas Hampers
Lutheran Secondary Education Encouragement Award