Masonry Portfolio

Sharing our Lutheran stories

LCANZ churchwide entities shared stories of Lutherans in Australia and New Zealand with church members and the wider community through an exhibition, guided tours, workshops and presentations during South Australia’s History Festival in May.

05/06/2026/by Elise Mattiske

Small acts of care, lasting impact

Seeing how small acts of care can change a life has shaped the way financial counsellor Peter Schirmer walks alongside people experiencing hardship today.

02/06/2026/by Elise Mattiske

When words fail, faith remains

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.

01/06/2026/by Elise Mattiske

June–July 2026

June–July 2026 – Full edition

01/06/2026/by Elise Mattiske

Faith quietly caught along the way

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.

01/04/2026/by Elise Mattiske

LCANZ Church House dedicated

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.

01/04/2026/by Elise Mattiske

One child. One mentor. One hour

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.

01/04/2026/by Elise Mattiske

April–May 2026