Friends of Lutheran Archives
Friends of Lutheran Archives (FoLA) is a volunteer organisation which encourages the collection and preservation of archival material and promotes the work of the Lutheran Archives through events, fundraising, advocacy, publications, and research opportunities. The FoLA community consists of those who are interested in Lutheran history, in discovering and promoting the stories in the Lutheran Archives collection, and in supporting the ongoing preservation of the collection.
FoLA promotes the work of Lutheran Archives by hosting a program of ten public talks each year, producing a quarterly newsletter, publishing an annual journal, and offering an annual research fellowship.
In addition, FoLA supports Lutheran Archives by funding archival projects and the purchase of archival supplies. Notable contributions include the purchase of mylar sleeves to house the Lutheran Archives photograph collection, the digitisation of a series of glass lantern slides, and the funding of a project to identify, arrange and index our post- WWII migrant records. FoLA’s most recent donation was given to fund the development of this Lutheran Archives website.
Become a member
Want to join FoLA? Email fola@lca.org.au to register.
FoLA memberships are available for the following annual subscription fees:
- Individual ($30)
- Individual concession ($25)
- Couple/family ($40)
- Institution or organisation ($50)
FoLA members receive:
- Quarterly newsletter FoLA News (email or hardcopy)
- Annual journal, Journal of Friends of Lutheran Archives (hardcopy)
Monthly Public Talks
FoLA hosts an annual program of ten monthly meetings running from February to October, featuring public talks from established and upcoming researchers on topics related to Lutheran and Australian history.
FoLA meetings are open to the public and may be attended in person or online via livestream.
FoLA’s current regular venue is Immanuel Lutheran Church, North Adelaide (139 Archer St, North Adelaide SA 5006).
(See Upcoming Events below for dates of upcoming talks.)
Admission price: $5 donation.
FoLA YouTube Channel
FoLA’s monthly meetings are streamed live on the Friends of Lutheran Archives YouTube channel.
Subscribe to Friends of Lutheran Archives to see upcoming livestreams and watch previous talks.
Victoria and Queensland branches and events
While FoLA’s monthly meetings are based in Adelaide, FoLA branches in Victoria and Queensland host local programs of events.
For information on FOLA Victoria or FoLA Queensland, please contact FoLA at fola@lca.org.au for current contact details.
RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP
FoLA offers an annual research fellowship to support those wishing to undertake research at Lutheran Archives, with a particular emphasis on enabling interstate researchers to access the Collection: either through supporting travel costs or through digitisation of collection material.
Recipients may be requested to present their research either by giving a public talk at a FoLA meeting or by providing an article for inclusion in the FoLA journal.
The depositing of any published works as a result of research at Lutheran Archives is encouraged.
DONATIONS
A small percentage of your membership fees goes towards a nominated project at Lutheran Archives: this is the power of many people joining together to make great things happen! (Like funding this website!)
Additional donations directly to Lutheran Archives are strongly encouraged: the Archives’ is largely self-funded and needs to raise close to 70% of its annual budget. Donations are tax-deductible.
- EFT: Lutheran Archives
- BSB 704 942
- account 1008 46 262
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Additional donations directly to FoLA go towards the running of FoLA’s public program, production of occassional publications, and other community projects. Visit LCA Online Donations – Friends of Lutheran Archives