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.

Volunteer profile – Jenny Schubert

I first became a volunteer at Hermannsburg in 2013, not long after I became a widow. My husband’s parting advice was the catalyst that brought me here.

Volunteer profile – Andre and Eloise Thompson

Andre and Eloise have been working at the Hermannsburg Historical Precinct for the past month helping run the tea rooms and doing general maintenance.

‘Boomerang’ choir tour

In 2015, the Combined Central Australian Indigenous Choir, like a boomerang, want to bring something back to the churches and people of Germany who sent their loved ones so long ago.

Mission Block reunion

Over forty interstate visitors with connections to Finke River Mission joined locals to celebrate over 75 years of God’s work on the Alice Springs Mission Block.

New kids on ‘the Block’ celebrate five years

In 2009 Lutheran Community Care was invited to work with Finke River Mission to respond to the needs of the local community. They set up on ‘the Block’ in Alice Springs five years ago.

Yirara College confirmation 2014

Confirmation weekend is an important weekend in the life of Yirara College. On 2 November, 2014 10 young people were confirmed.

Desert Rules reno!

Each year, people from all over Australia give their time, money and labour to help local congregations to maintain the structures they feel they need to help proclaim the gospel in their local area.

Meet Pastor Jim Brown

Pastor Jim Brown was ordained in 1998 after many years of ministry in the southern Kimberley, eastern Pilbara and Kiwirrkura.

Areyonga pulpit exchange

The people of Areyonga community decided to donate more than $100 000 towards the renovation of their church. Meanwhile, the Bethel congregation (SA) no longer used their pulpit…