Dec2017
Celebrating 10 years of Pastor Marcus’ ministry
On Sunday 26 November, the Hermannsburg congregation celebrated 10 years of faithful ministry from Pastor Marcus Wheeler.
Sep2017
Ingkaarta Neville’s ordination at Hermannsburg
Sunday 27 August 2017 was a very happy day for Hermannsburg, visitors and family who gathered to witness the ordination of Ingkaarta Neville Doecke.
Apr2017
Teaching the teachers
Ladies from the Alice Springs and Hermannsburg Lutheran churches shared their history and knowledge with Yirara College staff during professional development sessions earlier this year.
Jan2017
Hermannsburg on the ABC
Hermannsburg has featured on the ABC’s popular series, Back Roads. The story presented in a positive light the work of the Lutherans in preserving the local language.
Nov2016
Confirmation at Ntaria
It was an exciting and special day when 13 young people from the Hermannsburg community gathered for their confirmation.
Oct2016
Hermannsburg: passing on the baton
‘We are one generation. We receive the baton of faith from the last generation and we ask for God’s help to pass it on to the next generation.’
Nov2015
New pastoral support worker at Hermannsburg
On Sunday 15 November, Neville Doecke was installed as Pastoral Support Worker for the Western Arrarnta communities of Central Australia.
Jul2015
Ntaria rejoices: Rodney Malbunka ordained
Pastor Rodney Malbunka was recently ordained at Hermannsburg. Alice Springs historian, Josie Petrick, has known his family ever since 1962. This is her story about Rodney and his family.
Jun2015
Lutherans caring for each other
Lutheran Community Care worker Wendy-Lea Lechleitner has deep roots in the Lutheran Church so when a position came up for a Money Worker on the ‘Mission Block’, she jumped at the chance.
Dec2014
A harmony of cultures
At Hermannsburg the song ‘Kumbayah’ was sung in fifteen different languages at the same time. Eleven of those languages came from the hearts of the multi-Grammy award winning Soweto Gospel Choir.