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A great opportunity to connect with others serving in children's & youth ministry.
Bring your team.
Supported by Blueprint Ministries
Saturday 29th August 2026
Uniting College
312 Sir Donald Bradman Drive
9.30am to 430pm
amplifyconference.com.au for information
Tuesday 28 July – Faith the Spills Over: Everyday Discipleship in Action
Mission isn’t just for the few — it’s for all of us. This session will explore how ordinary believers can live out and speak the gospel naturally in their daily lives. Together, we’ll share ideas for helping faith overflow into everyday conversations and actions.
12pm (ACST) & 6pm (ACST) repeated session
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3605615625?omn=83256189035
Meeting ID: 360 561 5625 | Passcode: EmmY
25 August – Better Together: Building Mission Partnerships in Your Community
22 September – All Ages on Mission: Passing Faith Forward
Click here to find out more and watch previous sessions
Local Mission Fund 2027 grants now open
Across our church, God is at work in local communities through the faithful witness of congregations. Every day we see inspiring examples of people stepping out in faith, building relationships, caring for their neighbours, sharing the hope we have in Christ and responding to the unique needs of their local context. The Local Mission Fund exists to support and strengthen these efforts.
If your congregation has an idea for serving your community or growing in mission, a Local Mission Fund grant may help bring that vision to life.
The Local Mission Fund is designed to encourage congregations to try new things, deepen their engagement with their local community, and grow in missional confidence as God’s people sent into the world. Grants are available to support projects that are community-focused, collaborative and grounded in sharing the love of Jesus. This could include new ministry initiatives, partnerships with nearby churches, schools or local agencies or bringing innovation to sharing the gospel.
You don’t need to have everything perfectly planned before you apply. In fact, the fund is there to support ideas at various stages of development. What matters most is a willingness to discern prayerfully where God is leading you and a desire to step out in faith.
Applying for a grant is also an opportunity to reflect. What is God already doing in your community? Where are the opportunities to connect, serve and share? How might your congregation be uniquely placed to respond? These questions can help shape a project that is both meaningful and sustainable.
In addition to providing financial support, previous grant recipients have found that the process also encouraged collaboration, strengthened local partnerships and helped their congregations be more intentional about mission.
We warmly encourage all congregations to consider applying. The Local Mission Fund is here to support you as you participate in God’s mission in your local context. We offer Seed Fund grants of $10,000 and Major Fund grants of up to $100,000.
Expressions of interest for 2027 grants are now open, with applications closing on 20 August 2026. We look forward to seeing how God will continue to work through your communities.
For more information, including application guidelines, key dates and project news, please visit the Local Mission Fund page at www.lca.org.au/local-mission-fund or contact me at jodi.brook@lca.org.au
Jodi Brook is the Local Mission coordinator.
Registrations for the 2026 SA-NT District Pastors Conference are now open.
This year's District Pastors Conference will be held at The Ark, Salisbury Lutheran Church (10 Waterloo Corner Rd, Salisbury) on 26 to 28 August 2026. The theme for this conference is 'Restored to Serve' based on 1 Peter 5:10. The cost will be $240 per person.
The conference will commence at 11:00 am with sign-in and coffee available from 10:00 am on Wednesday 26 August. The conference will conclude at 2:30 pm on Friday 28 August.
The District Pastors Conference Dinner will be held on Thursday 27 August, 6:00 pm at the Waterloo Station Hotel (138 Waterloo Rd, Paralowie). We’d love to have you join us. Please note that meals and drinks will be at your own expense.
We hope you can join us!
To register, please click here.
Registrations close Monday 10 August.
The Blueprint Ministries Dinner is one of our District’s key annual fundraising events, helping Blueprint Ministries continue to share the good news of Jesus with children, families, and young people across our District.
The funds raised from this event will go towards young adult events, ministry grants for congregations, and Children's Easter and Christmas packs.
Thank you for helping make a difference in the lives of children, families, and young people!
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Bethany/Tabor Members' Care
Do you or someone you know has a need, prayer or help and would like a pastor or someone to visit or phone?
Please speak to: Dennis Canute 0417 837 422, Raelene Falland 0407 632 032,
Kay Kleemann 0448 065 425, Helen Menzel 0409 283201,
Geoff Nicolai 0401 424503, Trevor Ratsch 0403 561 709,
Anne Schmidt 0408 002 726, Daph Schmidt 0417 834 661,
Steven Sickerdick 0408 835 004, Dianne Trenberth 0488 558 502.
See attached flyer with information on this workshop.
LIVING VINE CONFIRMATION GROUP 2026
Are you currently in Year 7 or 8 in 2026?
We invite you to express your interest in joining the Living Vine Confirmation Group.
This is a wonderful opportunity to explore your faith, connect with other young people, and prepare for Confirmation in a supportive and engaging environment.
To register your interest, simply followthis link or scan the QR code. Further details about the program will be shared in the coming weeks.
If you have any questions, please contact
Travis Schiller on 0414 829 507.