NSW–ACT District

Better Blokes
2025-06-06 - 2025-06-09 | Warrambui Retreat and Conference Centre, 322 Greenwood Road, Murrumbateman, NSW, 2582, Australia
Better Blokes is a national gathering of men. Held at Warrambui Retreat & Conference Centre, Murrumbateman NSW, just 40 minutes North of Canberra, it is a life-changing and life-affirming experience where men are encouraged to get real with their mates, get real with God and get real with themselves. Men testify that they are equipped to be better blokes within their families, their churches and the wider community. Pick ups available from plane, bus & train, in Canberra or Yass.
Early Bird Closes 25 April 2025
Registrations close 14 May 2025
Registration Fees:
Dome $290 ($255 Early Bird) Up to 13 sharing in dormitory accommodation in bunk beds and shared bathrooms.
Village $315 ($280 Early Bird) 4 to 6 share an ensuite room with two bunk beds and two single beds
Dependant Son or First Time camper $190
OPTIONAL (add on during registration)
Friday Night Dinner $25​
Linen Hire $30 – includes pillow, doona, sheets and towel
For more information and to register please see the Better Blokes Website

Mission and Ministry
2025-06-03 12:00 - 2025-06-05 14:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Warrambui Retreat and Conference Centre, 322 Greenwood Road, Murrumbateman, NSW, 2582, Australia
“For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them” (Matthew 18:20).
This year’s first Mission and Ministry conference, with the theme Community and Worship, will be held at Warrambui Retreat and Conference Centre.
The conference begins with lunch on Tuesday 3 June at 12.00pm and concludes Thursday 5 June with lunch beginning at 1.00pm. Please aim to arrive at noon and plan to leave after lunch.
This conference will have sessions led by Grant Norsworthy, (More than Music Mentor). Remembering that all conferences are for Mission and Ministry workers, there will be time and space for Pastors and Lay Ministry workers to meet separately.
We often find that aside from the sessions the discussions had between sessions and over meals often provide some of the most enriching times as we encourage and support each other to grow together as part of God’s church in NSW and ACT.

Conference Prices
Mission and Ministry Program 2025
Register Attendence
Register Apologies

2025-05-30 08:00 - 2025-06-03 17:00
Dr Mark Worthing of Frontier will be running a Creative Christian Writing workshop at Warrumbui Retreat and Conference Centre. Please contact Mark at frontier@lca.org.au 02 8660 1200 for more information!

Lutheran Women of NSW & ACT 58th Convention
2025-05-03 09:00 - 17:00
The NSW & ACT Lutheran Women 58th district convention is being held on Saturday May 3rd.
Registration begins at 9am for a 945am start at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Belconnen ACT (9 Emu Bank). Registrations will be on the day. More details as available!
The theme is “Walking With Jesus” and the passage is Luke 24:32.
RSVP by 18 April to Tanna 0488 700 027
or tandtmac@bigpond.com

Sisterhood 2024
2024-08-23 17:30 - 2024-08-25 13:30 | Warrambui Retreat and Conference Centre, 322 Greenwood Road, Murrumbateman, NSW, 2582, Australia
Sisterhood is a retreat for women of all ages to connect with and support each other, and to grow in our faith. The weekend includes times of Bible study and worship, reflection and self-discovery exercises, electives to nurture our creativity and our spirits, and dedicated time for rest and rejuvenation. Sisterhood retreats provide a nurturing and caring environment where participants can deepen their connections, gain personal insights, and recharge in the company of like-minded women.
The theme of this year’s sisterhood retreat is “Precious”, looking at how God loves us in the midst of struggle and pressure, and how these times turn into something more beautiful than we can imagine.
VISIT THE SISTERHOOD WEBSITE
REGISTER HERE

District Prayer Gathering
2024-08-23 17:30 - 2024-08-25 13:00 | Warrambui Retreat and Conference Centre, 322 Greenwood Road, Murrumbateman, NSW, 2582, Australia
‘Lord, Renew your Church’
For Jesus, prayer is the first order of business. We know from research that all revitalised Churches are undergirded by a powerful prayer movement. The first District Prayer Gathering was held at Mount Carmel Retreat Centre in November 2023 and already we are seeing the fruit of this weekend.
The 2024 Prayer Gathering will be held 23 – 25 August at Warrambui Retreat and Conference Centre. To encourage all intercessors in the Lutheran Church in NSW and the ACT, the weekend will be provided free of charge. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Even if you can’t attend, please submit any points of thanks, praise or requests you would like us to include in our prayers via our online form HERE. These can be for yourself, your congregation or community, our District, the wider LCANZ, for the world and for those who are distant from Jesus. Prayer points can be submitted until 21st August using the link above.
If you would like to join our email or WhatsApp District Intercessors group please get in contact with Pastor Darren Kupke, darren.kupke@lca.org.au or 0458 774 757.

Installation of Pastor Richard Schwedes as Bishop of the LCANSW & ACT District
2024-07-28 15:00 - 16:30 | LifeWay Lutheran Church Epping, 56 Norfold Road, Epping, NSW, Australia
You are invited to the Installation of Pastor Richard Schwedes as Bishop of LCA NSW and ACT District with oversight for New Zealand
Sunday 28 July 2024 at 3pm LifeWay Lutheran Church
56 Norfolk Rd, Epping NSW 2121 Followed by afternoon tea
Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeWayLutheranChurch
RSVP and greetings to District Office by 19 July 2024 ph (02) 8660 1200 email office.nsw@lca.org.au
Street parking is available, however there is limited onsite parking so we suggest you plan to arrive by 2.30pm.
Alternatively, take a train to Epping station which is a 15-minute walk to the church.

Lutheran Women NSW & ACT Retreat
2024-03-15 17:00 - 2024-03-17 17:00 | Warrambui Retreat and Conference Centre, 322 Greenwood Road, Murrumbateman, NSW, 2582, Australia
Lutheran Women of NSW & ACT Retreat
15 – 17 March 2024
Warrambui Retreat & Conference Centre – The Village [en-suite accommodation]
Theme: A Patchwork Life
I am sure that God, who began the good work with you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on that day when Christ Jesus comes back. Philippians 1:6 (NLT)
RETREAT TEAM: Jane Franke, Naomi Steinhardt, Meryl Packer and Tanna Mackenzie
RETREAT PASTOR: Pastor Darren Kupke, Temora Lutheran Community Congregation
WHEN: From Friday 15 March 2024 – registration 5pm, dinner 6pm, to Sunday 17 March, 2pm
For more details CLICK HERE for the registration form.

2024 LCA NSW and ACT District Convention of Synod
2024-03-08 18:00 - 2024-03-10 18:00
2024 Synodical Convention
Bethlehem Lutheran Church Wagga Wagga
11 Athol St Turvey Park Tamar Drive Wagga Wagga and
Lutheran School Wagga Wagga
Tamar Drive Wagga Wagga
8 – 10 March 2024

Junior Youth Camp
2024-01-19 15:00 - 2024-01-21 15:00 | Warrambui Retreat and Conference Centre, 322 Greenwood Road, Murrumbateman, NSW, 2582, Australia
Junior Youth Camp
Hillary Thompson and Eva Reichstein are super excited to be returning to direct this camp. We will be exploring what it means to be ‘PLANTED’. As all plants need good soil, water and sunlight, we will be looking at how Prayer, Preaching (the Bible) and People will help us grow in our faith in God.
Dates: 3pm Friday 19 – 2pm Sunday 21 January 2024 – at Warrambui
Ages: Grades 3 to 6 in 2024
Cost: $150. Family discounts apply
First-time TPM Campers: Thanks to the LLL Camping Ministry Grant, First-time TPM campers can attend JYC for $100!
CLICK HERE to register

History Makers
2024-01-16 14:00 - 2024-01-19 14:00 | Warrambui Retreat and Conference Centre, 322 Greenwood Road, Murrumbateman, NSW, 2582, Australia
History Makers is directed by Lachlan Reichstein and Tara Collier. This year’s theme is “The Script”, where we’ll be going through the Lord’s Prayer. Lachlan and Tara are looking forward to unpacking the meaning behind those famous words with our high school campers.
Dates: 2pm Tuesday 16 – 2pm Friday 19 January 2024 – at Warrambui
Ages: Grades 7 to 12 in 2024
Cost: $290 – or register before November 30 for our Early Bird price of $270. Family discounts apply
First-time TPM Campers: Thanks to the LLL Camping Ministry Grant, First-time TPM campers can attend History Makers for $150!
CLICK HERE to register

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Services
2023-12-24 08:00 - 2023-12-26 17:00
Celebrate the birth of Jesus with a local church. Find a list of Christmas Services in the LCA NSW and ACT District.

TPM Leadership Camp
2023-11-24 18:00 - 2023-11-26 18:00 | Warrambui Retreat and Conference Centre, 322 Greenwood Road, Murrumbateman, NSW, 2582, Australia
It’s time to start thinking about TPM’s annual Leadership Camp and prepare for our summer camps. We’d love to see you all attend our training weekend. This is a compulsory event for those wishing to lead at TPM camps.
When: 6pm Friday 24 – 2pm Sunday 26 November, 2023
Where: Warrambui Retreat & Conference Centre
Age group: 16+
Cost: Free
What to expect: A great weekend learning from each other, whilst being intentional in growing as people of God and leaders in our communities. Some of the topics we will be looking at this year include how to run studies, how we might be able to improve our camp introductions, and learning more about campers with additional needs and how we can cater for them.
Safe Church Information: All 18+ leaders must complete SP3 Level 1 training or SP3 Refresher training prior to attending leadership camp so we can talk about this training at leadership camp. These are available online. Please email us if you require more information or are unsure of your training status. Leaders 18+ are also required to have a Working With Children Check (NSW) or Working With Vulnerable People card (ACT)
Registration: Register online here. Registrations close Friday 10 November.

District Prayer Gathering
2023-11-03 17:00 - 2023-11-05 14:00 | Mount Carmel Retreat Centre, 247 St Andrews Road, Varroville, NSW, Australia
Jesus says, “The harvest is great … So pray …” (Luke 10:2). To carry out his mission, God has placed intercessors in every congregation to pray for its ministries and mission. We want to encourage these people in this important area of ministry. If this is you, we are inviting you to join us for a weekend to praise, pray, reflect and repent as we pray for the NSW & ACT District, it’s congregations and ministries.
Where: Mount Carmel Retreat Centre (near Campbelltown) on November 3-5 2023.
Cost: There is no cost to participants, simply a willingness and a heart to pray for our District.
CLICK HERE to register
CLICK HERE to register an apology

2023 Pastors Conference
2023-10-09 12:00 - 2023-10-11 13:30 | Warrambui Retreat and Conference Centre, 322 Greenwood Road, Murrumbateman, NSW, 2582, Australia
Pastors Conference for Pastors of the LCANSW and ACT District
Registrations now open

Frontier Intensive Training - Jesus and the Gospels
2023-09-25 - 2023-09-29 | St Peter’s Lutheran Church, Port Macquarie, 13 Kemp Street, Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444, Australia
Frontier School of Mission
Intensive Training – Jesus and the gospels
Port Macquarie, NSW
25-29 September 2023
An understanding of who Jesus of Nazareth is and how he is portrayed in the Gospels is fundamental to the church’s task of mission today. In this unit, taught by Frontier School of Mission dean, Dr Mark Worthing, participants will learn basic skills of reading the four Gospels. They will look at the different portrayals of Jesus in the synoptic Gospels and in the Gospel of John. There will be a focus on how Jesus was understood in the Gospels and how various groups view Jesus today.

Frontier Intensive Training - Introduction to Preaching
2023-08-21 - 2023-08-25 | St Peter’s Lutheran Church, Port Macquarie, 13 Kemp Street, Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444, Australia
Frontier School of Mission
Intensive Training – INTRODUCTION TO PREACHING
Port Macquarie, NSW
21-25 August 2023
Dr Tim Stringer will be leading this unit, designed especially for current lay preachers and those preparing for this role. The intensive will also be of interest to experienced preachers who are interested in honing their skills of public proclamation within the current preaching context. Special attention will be given to missional preaching, the use of multi-media, and delivering sermons via various on-line platforms. Participants will learn not just how to exegete a biblical text, but also how to exegete (or read) a congregation. There will be opportunity to deliver a short sermon in class and receive feedback, as well as to deliver a sermon in an appropriate setting after the intensive and receive further feedback.

TPM Sisterhood 2023
2023-08-18 17:30 - 2023-08-20 14:00 | Warrambui Retreat and Conference Centre, 322 Greenwood Road, Murrumbateman, NSW, 2582, Australia
August 18-20 at Warrambui
Sisterhood 2023 is a retreat for women of all ages to connect with and support each other, and to grow in our faith. The weekend includes times of Bible study and worship, reflection and self-discovery exercises, electives to nurture our creativity and our spirits, and dedicated time for rest and rejuvenation. Sisterhood retreats provide a nurturing and caring environment where participants can deepen their connections, gain personal insights, and recharge in the company of like-minded women.
The theme of this year’s sisterhood retreat, “Her Story,” invites women to reflect on God’s work in our lives, and how every woman’s story is unique and holds immense value. Throughout the retreat, participants will be encouraged to reflect on their personal journeys, recognising the trials, triumphs, and transformative moments that have shaped them. Delving into these stories allows for a deeper understanding of our identity and purpose, and allows us to learn from and appreciate the stories of others. Together, we will explore how our stories contribute to a collective legacy of faith and wonder at the ways in which we see God intricately woven into the fabric of our lives.
For more details, and to register, go to tpmsisterhood.com

Frontier Intensive Training - Theology of Mission
2023-07-24 - 2023-07-28 | St Peter’s Lutheran Church, Port Macquarie, 13 Kemp Street, Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444, Australia
Frontier School of Mission
Intensive Training – Theology of Mission
Port Macquarie, NSW
24-28 July 2023
What on earth is God doing for heaven’s sake and how do we join God in this work? This intensive will look at how God has worked in the past, and what God is doing in other places, to help us discern how God is working with us today. Our context has changed radically in the past decade. To bring the good news of Jesus to the world today we need to move beyond programs and techniques and get back to the basics of being Christians in our communities. This intensive will be led by Pastor Steen Olsen (LCANZ emeritus pastor and bishop) and Pastor Mat von Stanke (Life Way, Newcastle NSW).

Bible Study with the Bishop
2023-06-21 19:30 - 21:00
Our next Zoom bible study led by Bishop Robert Bartholomaeus will be on Wednesday 21 June, 7.30pm.
Philippians 1: The Happy Prisoner
All members of the NSW and ACT District are invited to participate. Register your interest with Kaye at the District Office, email office.nsw@lca.org.au
If you have attended the previous Zoom studies you don’t need to register again, you will receive the Zoom link via email.

Mission and Ministry Conference
2023-06-13 12:00 - 2023-06-15 13:30 | Warrambui Retreat and Conference Centre, 322 Greenwood Road, Murrumbateman, NSW, 2582, Australia
‘Connecting to Connect’
Mission and Ministry Conference is for District Layworkers, Pastors, Congregational and Ministry Leaders.
At Warrambui Retreat and Conference Centre

Safe Church Level 1 Face-to-Face Workshop
2023-05-27 09:00 - 16:00
27 May 2023
9:00 am – 4:00 pm (sign-in from 8:45 am)
Registrations close 22 May 2023
BYO Morning Tea & Lunch
St Paul’s Lutheran School Hall, 34 Lyne Street, Henty

For more information, Contact Carolyn Kiss on 0457 770 100 | carolyn.kiss@lca.org.au

To register click on this link: https://cvent.me/YBMvLY?RefId=Henty20230527

LW NSW & ACT District Convention
2023-04-29
Hosted by the Burrumbuttock Lutheran Parish Women’s Fellowships at Bethleham Church, Jindera.

Zoom Bible Study
2023-03-22 19:30 - 21:00
All members of the NSW and ACT District are invited to participate in a Zoom Bible study led by Bishop Robert Bartholomaeus. Contact the District Office to register your interest.
Wednesday March 22, 7.30pm via Zoom.
If you have attended the previous Zoom studies, you don’t need to register again, you will receive the link the day before.

Frontier Intensive Training - Missional Discipleship
2023-03-20 08:00 - 2023-03-24 17:00 | St Peter’s Lutheran Church, Port Macquarie, 13 Kemp Street, Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444, Australia
Melbourne School of Theology is excited to offer two units as intensives at its MST-Frontier Port Macquarie campus in the first semester of 2023 in collaboration with MST-Frontier School of Mission. The units can be applied toward either an accredited Certificate/Graduate Certificate (4 units) or a Diploma/Graduate Diploma (8 units) or can be taken as an audit for those who would simply like to sit in on the lectures and do the readings.
This unit, taught by LCA Executive Officer for Local Mission Dr Tania Nelson, and LCA pastor for New and Renewing Churches, Nathan Hedt, begins with Jesus’ practice of discipleship as found in the Gospels and examines practical ways in which discipleship can occur in various missional settings within the Australian context.
The student will not only be challenged to re-discover Jesus’ radical approach to discipleship, but to apply this to their own lives and to mission and ministry in contemporary Australia.
Books to consider reading in preparation for this unit:

John Stott. The Radical Disciple: Wholehearted Christian Living (IVP, 2021)
Tania Nelson. The Challenge of Missional Renewal (ACR, 2022)
Nathan Hedt. Return from Exile: How Congregations can survive and thrive in a post-pandemic world (ACR, 2022)

For more information contact Dr Mark Worthing, Campus Academic Dean of MST-Frontier.
Email: frontier@lca.org.au
Phone: 0428 557 663

Lutheran Women NSW & ACT Retreat
2023-03-17 18:00 - 2023-03-19 14:00 | Warrambui Retreat and Conference Centre, 322 Greenwood Road, Murrumbateman, NSW, 2582, Australia
Faith, Hope and Prayer
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans 12:12
Lutheran Women of NSW & ACT Retreat
17-19 March 2023, in the Village (ensuite acoommodation) at Warrambui.
Led by the Ladies Fellowship from Good Shepherd Community Church Tuggeranong, with Pastor Paul Hannola.
Early bird registrations: $190, closing 10 February 2023
Normal registration: $200, closing 3 March 2023
CLICK HERE for the registration form

Frontier Intensive Training - Foundational Christian Beliefs
2023-02-20 08:00 - 2023-02-24 17:00 | St Peter’s Lutheran Church, Port Macquarie, 13 Kemp Street, Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444, Australia
Melbourne School of Theology is excited to offer two units as intensives at its MST-Frontier Port Macquarie campus in the first semester of 2023 in collaboration with MST-Frontier School of Mission. The units can be applied toward either an accredited Certificate/Graduate Certificate (4 units) or a Diploma/Graduate Diploma (8 units) or can be taken as an audit for those who would simply like to sit in on the lectures and do the readings.
This unit, taught by Dr Mark Worthing, pastor of St Peter’s Lutheran Church, Port Macquarie, is an introduction to basic Christian beliefs.
The unit examines Christian teachings with a focus on the mission of the church. The material is structured around the Church Year, giving it a practical focus for worship.
We begin with Advent and the preparation for the coming of Jesus, look at the incarnation of God at Christmas, reflect on Jesus’ death and resurrection as commemorated on Good Friday and Easter, the Holy Spirit as celebrated at Pentecost, then Trinity Sunday, the doctrine of the Church for the Pentecost season, and finish with a celebration of the coming of Christ the King, which we celebrate on the last Sunday of the Church Year.
Books to consider reading in preparation for this unit:

Mark Worthing. This is Most Certainly True: Learning Jesus Christ through Luther’s Small Catechism (ACR 2022)
Hans Schwarz. The Christian Faith: A Creedal Statement (Baker, 2014)

For more information contact Dr Mark Worthing, Campus Academic Dean of MST-Frontier.
Email: frontier@lca.org.au
Phone: 0428 557 663

JYC - TPM Youth Camp for Years 3-6
2023-01-20 15:00 - 2023-01-22 15:00 | Warrambui Retreat and Conference Centre, 322 Greenwood Road, Murrumbateman, NSW, 2582, Australia
Summer JYC Details:

When: 3pm Friday 20 – 2pm Sunday 22 January, 2023
Where: Warrambui Retreat & Conference Centre
Age Group: Youth in grades 3 – 6 in 2023
Cost: $150. Family discounts apply
First Time TPM Camper: Thanks to the LLL Camping Ministry Grant we are able to offer First Time TPM Campers a special price of $100
Riverina Bus: A bus from the Riverina will run depending on numbers. The available stops are Walla Walla, Culcairn, Henty, Wagga Wagga and Gundagai.
Leaders: Leaders aged 16+ are encouraged to apply to attend. An email with details of the expression of interest form has been sent out. Please contact us if you did not receive it.

REGISTER HERE
Registrations Close December 30

History Makers - TPM Youth Camp for Years 7-12
2023-01-17 14:00 - 2023-01-20 14:00 | Warrambui Retreat and Conference Centre, 322 Greenwood Road, Murrumbateman, NSW, 2582, Australia
Camp Details
When: 2pm Tuesday 17 – 2pm Friday 20 January, 2023. Leaders arrive 5pm Monday 16th.
Where: Warrambui Retreat and Conference Centre
Age Group: Years 7 – 12 in 2023
Registration Fees: $290 – register before November 30 for Early Bird price of $270. Family discounts apply.
First Time TPM Camper: $150
Riverina Bus: A bus from the Riverina will run depending on numbers. The available stops are Walla Walla, Culcairn, Henty, Wagga Wagga and Gundagai.
Leaders: Leaders aged 18+ are encouraged to apply to attend. An email with details of the expression of interest form has been sent out. Please get in touch if you would like to receive it. Leaders Day 10am Monday 16th.
REGISTER HERE
Registrations Close December 30

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Services
2022-12-24 08:00 - 2022-12-25 17:00
Celebrate the birth of Jesus with a local church. Find a list of services in the LCA NSW ACT District.
