Aug2018
German pastor joins Central Australia team
In an echo of its beginnings 140 years ago, the LCA’s Finke River Mission (FRM) has again welcomed a German pastor to serve in Central Australia.
Jun2018
Meet Michael Tjapiard
Meet Michael Tjapiard: ‘People from my community kept asking me to become a pastor. I also believed that God was calling me, so I become a pastor.’
Jun2018
New pastoral support worker
Rev Michael Jacobsen has been called to the FRM. He and his wife Hanne come from the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Bavaria.
Apr2018
Parish worker installed at Mutitjulu
On 14 January 2018, Kunpry Peipei was installed as a parish worker by Pastor Hezekiel Jingoona and Mark Reid at Mutitjulu Lutheran Church where she regularly leads Sunday services, and assists with Holy Communion.
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
New parish worker installed at Docker River
On Sunday 17 September 2017, Marlene Abbott was installed as a parish worker at Docker River Lutheran Church to help resident pastor Roy Yaltjanki with regular Sunday services.
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.
May2017
ABC 'Compass' films FRM bush course
On Saturday 1 July, ABC TV will screen a documentary about the work of the Finke River Mission on their Compass religious affairs program.
May2017
Christian back in the centre: what makes families strong and healthy?
Ivan Christian first arrived at Ntaria (Hermannsburg) in 1977 to teach in the Finke River Mission (FRM) outstation schools.
Mar2017
In memory of Pastor Jimmy Haines
In 2016 Jimmy was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Still serving as a faithful Pastor until he was hospitalised, he died at Pmara Jutunta (6 mile) on 30 November 2016.