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DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://nswact.lca.org.au/event/7922/
LOCATION:NSW
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SUMMARY:Mission and Ministry
DESCRIPTION:“For where two or three gather in my name\, there am I with them” (Matthew 18:20). \nThis year’s first Mission and Ministry conference\, with the theme Community and Worship\, will be held at Warrambui Retreat and Conference Centre. \nThe 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. \nThis 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. \nWe 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. \n \n  \nConference Prices \nMission and Ministry Program 2025 \nRegister Attendence  \nRegister Apologies \n 
URL:https://nswact.lca.org.au/event/mission-and-ministry/
LOCATION:Warrambui Retreat and Conference Centre\, 322 Greenwood Road\, Murrumbateman\, NSW\, 2582\, Australia
CATEGORIES:District Event,Men,Training,Women
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SUMMARY:Better Blokes
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEarly Bird Closes 25 April 2025 \nRegistrations close 14 May 2025 \nRegistration Fees: \nDome  $290  ($255 Early Bird) Up to 13 sharing in dormitory accommodation in bunk beds and shared bathrooms. \nVillage $315  ($280 Early Bird) 4 to 6 share an ensuite room with two bunk beds and two single beds \nDependant Son or First Time camper $190 \nOPTIONAL (add on during registration)\nFriday Night Dinner $25​\nLinen Hire $30 – includes pillow\, doona\, sheets and towel \nFor more information and to register please see the Better Blokes Website \n 
URL:https://nswact.lca.org.au/event/better-blokes/
LOCATION:Warrambui Retreat and Conference Centre\, 322 Greenwood Road\, Murrumbateman\, NSW\, 2582\, Australia
CATEGORIES:District Event,Men
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ORGANIZER;CN="Turning Point Ministries":MAILTO:event.bookings@tpm.org.au
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SUMMARY:Lutheran Women 58th Southern Zone Fellowship Day
DESCRIPTION:The Lutheran Women of NSW & ACT will be holding the 58th Southern Zone Fellowship day at Zion Lutheran Church in Walla Walla on June 7th 2025. \nThe theme is “Keeping in Step with the Gifts of the Spirit” based on Galatians 5:13-26 \nStarting at 930am with morning tea\, they ask that you bring an individual packed lunch. There will be guest speakers and a small display for sale from The Open Door Book Shop. \nPlease wear name tags! \nRSVP by June 1st to Monica hm.Simpfendorfer@outlook.com ph-0427907532
URL:https://nswact.lca.org.au/event/lutheran-women-58th-southern-zone-fellowship-day/
LOCATION:NSW
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SUMMARY:Hymnfest at St Peter's Canberra
DESCRIPTION:St Peter’s Lutheran Church Canberra is hosting a Sunday Afternoon Hymnfest on Sunday June 22nd at  230pm to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the installation of the Gallery Pipe Organ! \nAccompanied with solo interludes by celebrated young Canberra organist Linus Lee\, the hymnfest is expected to comprise ten well-known hymns together with a number of solo organ interludes selected by Linus Lee. The event is being coordinated by organist Ian Kummerow. \nTicket prices are:\nGeneral Admission – $15\nRSCM Member – $10\nStudent -$10 \nClick here to book \nCredit and cash facilities are available at the door\nEnquiries 0475 421 333 \n \nThe Walcker Organ – Historical Notes\nPastor Roehers during the visit of the German ambassador mentioned that the church needed an organ.\nThe German ambassador upon return to Germany made inquiries with the organ builders. As a result\, they created a fund of\nDM30\,000 to give towards the organ for St. Peter’s congregation. Walcker and Co’ of Ludwigsburg were well known organ builders.\nThey contacted their representative\, Mr. Lawson\, in Sydney to give details of the dimensions of the organ. According to Mr. Lawson\na reasonable size organ would be one of 11 stops and 647 pipes and would be well over DM 40\,000. In October 1963\, the German\nEmbassy in Canberra raised that over DM 45\,000.\nThe organ therefore was a gift of the West German Government. Subsequently\, the organ was built\, and the pieces were shipped to\nAustralia. The organ pieces were in quarantine for an entire year. Customs tariff was initially to be 12.5%\, but because of further\nnegotiations the tariff was dropped.\nThe organ pieces in packing cases arrived to Sydney on 28 November 1964. The packing cases were released from customs on 25\nMarch 1965. Upon arrival in Canberra Mr. Lawson began to assemble the organ\, which was completed at the end of May 1965. The\nofficial dedication of the organ took place on 30 May 1965.\nAt the dedication ceremony the following dignitaries were present: Dr. Ritter (German ambassador)\, Dr. Lohe (President General of\nthe Evangelical Lutheran Church in Australia). The organist of the day was Mr. James Thiele from South Australia. Mr. Thiele gave\na recital in the evening. Canberra singers also participated with choral music.\nThe organ is of baroque style and its action is totally mechanical. There is no swell box\, and the registration includes two bright\nmixtures\, which are well balanced in terms of strength. It has 11 stops – 4 on each of the manuals and 3 on the pedal – and a total\nof 650 pipes. Organists of St. Peter’s have included: Dr. Aitchison\, Astrid Bowler\, Steven Gerhardy\, Lorraine Macknight\, Beth\nHartmann\, Peter Wild\, Sheila Thompson\, Marie Hamann\, William Fraser\, Hildegarde Palafox\, Ian Kummerow (chief organist).\nThe Organist\nLinus Lee arrived in Canberra in 2012\, with his family from South Korea. Soon after\, he commenced studies at the ANU\, majoring\nin international relations. In addition\, he began accompanying local choirs and church communities on the piano and the organ.\nInspired\, Linus undertook a second bachelor’s degree at the ANU. This time it was in music\, with a major in classical piano\nperformance. Linus became a Wesley organ student in 2017 and has since flourished as a local church organist. In 2019\, Linus\ngained two licentiate AMEB awards: LMusA in piano and LMusA in organ with distinction. He is currently completing his\nphysiotherapy studies at the University of Canberra.
URL:https://nswact.lca.org.au/event/hymnfest-at-st-peters-canberra/
LOCATION:St Peter’s Lutheran Church ACT\, 6 Boolee St\, Reid\, ACT\, Australia
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