Christmas: God comes down to Earth

2025 Christmas Article for publication in newspapers and magazines, can be used freely without editing At this time of the year, people around the world pause to celebrate Christmas. For… Read more

Indonesian Lutheran Church Retreat

The Indonesian Lutheran Church in Sydney (Gereja Kristen Indonesia di Australia) held its triannual retreat at the beautiful Youthworks Conference Centre in Port Hacking from 29th to 31st August 2025…. Read more

15 Years of Operation Christmas Child

For 15 years St Peter’s Shoebox group has worked tirelessly for their yearly contribution to Samaritan’s Purse Shoebox campaign. Each year they pack 90 boxes which brings the total to… Read more

100 years of Lutheran worship in Wagga Wagga

Bethlehem Lutheran Church joyfully marks 100 years of worship, ministry, and community in Wagga Wagga. We honour a legacy shaped by Scripture and service — from humble beginnings to today’s… Read more

Goodbye & Thanks from Warrambui Centre Director

In June 2014, I was asked if I would come and help at Warrambui for 3 months. Almost 11 years later, it is now time for me to move on…. Read more

New Director at Warrambui Retreat and Conference Centre

Welcome to New Centre Director We are pleased to announce that Bernd Hahnert has been appointed as the new Centre Director for Warrambui. The handover to Bernd has commenced with… Read more

New Principal at St John’s Lutheran School Jindera

Anne-Marie Bothe has been appointed principal at St John’s Lutheran School in Jindera after serving as interim principal following Brad Moss’ departure last year. She grew up in the Lutheran… Read more

Bishop Richard’s Easter Sermon-Unfiltered Vision 2025

   

Bishop Richard Schwedes Interview with Hope 103.2

Richard Schwedes is Bishop of the Lutheran Church of Australia (NSW/ACT). Richard told Hope Mornings that Easter reveals God’s love (in Jesus!) never gives up on you or anyone else…. Read more

75 years of Generous Lutheran Compassion

By Emma Hansen, ALWS Refugee Settlement Officer   2025 marks a significant moment in the history of Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS), as celebrate our 75th anniversary; a milestone that… Read more