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I spent my life working with words. As a teacher, presenter and facilitator, language was my calling and my craft – the tool I used to teach, encourage and connect with others. Now, slowly and unexpectedly, those words are slipping away.
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Jesus once said, ‘By their fruit you will recognise them.’ This was certainly true for Lam Vuong, who first encountered the Christian faith through the quiet witness and everyday fruit of the people around him: Lutheran teachers who spoke openly of their hope, a boss whose integrity matched his words and friends whose faith was evident in how they lived and worked.
More than 100 members and friends of the LCANZ gathered in Adelaide’s CBD in February 2026 to witness the official opening and dedication of the new Church House.
Just one hour a week may seem a small commitment, but for a primary-school-aged child, that consistent time with a trusted adult can be life-changing.
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Members of the LCANZ are invited to the opening and dedication of the new Church House in the Adelaide CBD this month.
Building on its existing ministries, such as hospitality and children’s programs, Glynde Lutheran Church is preparing to launch the Glynde Cross-Cultural Ministry Centre, a three-year project to strengthen multicultural ministry and provide cross-cultural learning for the wider church.
Fiona McAullife lives out her vocation as executive principal of Good News Lutheran College in Tarneit and Mambourin in Melbourne’s west, leading with presence, encouragement and care.
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