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The PSD team is well into the swing of 2021, presenting a number of face-to-face workshops since the beginning of the year, with more planned over the course of March and April.

What are you hoping for this year? ‘Hope’ is the theme of our upcoming Synodical Convention in May, carried over from last year’s planned event which could not take place face-to-face due to the pandemic.

While they may come from opposite sides of the world, a wonderful connection has developed between a group of Lutheran ladies from the Adelaide Hills and 25 refugee children from Blair Athol North Primary School, thanks to a remote-teaching project that has blossomed into meaningful friendships.  

The LCA SA-NT District extends a warm welcome to the four new graduate pastors assigned across our region. They shared their hopes for their new roles and their feelings about the Church today in a Q&A with Together magazine.

Blueprint Ministries staff had the privilege of speaking at the Bethlehem Guild’s February meeting, to answer the question ‘What is Blueprint?’

Is your church as energy efficient as it could be? The SA Government has a Retailer Energy Productivity Scheme (REPS) whereby energy providers must assist consumers in achieving maximum energy efficiency in their properties – your church may be eligible.

The District Office has put together a handy monthly WHS calendar, breaking down your church’s yearly requirements into easy-to-complete monthly jobs. Follow along with the schedule and tick off your tasks!

Staff from South Australia’s Lutheran aged care providers didn’t hesitate to put up their hands when the call went out for personnel to assist in Victoria during the COVID-19 crisis, as part of the National Aged Care Emergency Response (NACER) program.

Is God calling your congregation or parish to advance the work of the gospel where you are, but money is an issue? Perhaps $25,000 or even part of this amount would help make that idea a reality.

Blueprint Ministries recently held two very successful camps for young people, SPIN and Renew. There was no shortage of smiles, with water games and swimming the perfect way to beat the heat, and opportunities for connection, teamwork and learning about God at every turn.