Our Stories

By Pastor Rob Borgas. Philip was a master communicator, fluent in at least five languages including Yankuntjatjara, Pitjantjatjara, Eastern and Western Arrernte and English. His natural ability at language and his strong involvement in traditional cultural activities meant that he was often... Read More

By Marilyn Wall Located in Ferryden Park, an inner north-western suburb of Adelaide is the home of the small congregation, St Paul’s Lutheran Church and the Aboriginal Lutheran Fellowship. This congregation is small in number, but great in heart and spirit, providing... Read More

LCA Churchwide staff in Adelaide attended Reconciliation SA’s 2021 breakfast to commemorate the Anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations. Staff shared in some amazing stories from members of the Stolen Generation, through music, artwork and video. Although impacted by... Read More

Pictured: Pastor George Rosendale (now deceased) and Dr Lance Steicke [Source The Lutheran, August 2000 edition] Article by Marilyn Wall Saturday, February 13, 2021 marks the 13th Anniversary of the National Apology, made by the former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, to the... Read More

By Tricia Davis The Hopevale community and their leaders have been actively involved in leading reconciliation work in this state since the 1990s. The  Aboriginal community of Hopevale is the home of the Guugu Yimithirr Warra Nation and located just over 46... Read More

by Neville Doecke 31 July 1960. Where were you? What were you doing? Up in the Centre of Australia they had just finished building a brand new, very modern hospital and had gathered to dedicate it ‘to the glory of God’. The... Read More