Hello friend!
Welcome to St Petri. We are glad you have found us. We are a local community of faith engaged in the mission to share the good news of the love and hope Jesus of Nazareth brings to life.
Pastor Adrian hosts two podcasts:
- Scenic Valley: short comments and reflections on things going on in the world and how they affect us.
- Spirited Word: sermons, bible teaching and reflection.
We hope you find good news in all that is on offer here.
We would love your comment and insights, and you can share those with Pastor Adrian here: pastor@stpetri.org.au.
Peace be with you.

Latest Scenic Valley Podcast

Conversations with Adrian Kitson on life, relationships, thought and faith when down in the valley and up in the hills.
How can we get better at coping with anger?

Latest Spirited Word Podcast

By God’s Word proclaimed, the Holy Spirit works faith in God’s grace in Jesus, when and where he pleases. Sermons by Pastor Adrian Kitson, Lutheran Church of Australia.
St Petri Lutheran Church, Nuriootpa, Barossa Valley, South Australia.
www.stpetri.org.au
Sunday 8 November 2026
IS THIS THE END?
There is a big thing on people’s minds at the moment. It is AI (Artificial Intelligence). People are getting very worried that this might be the thing that tips the world towards it’s end or at least, changes our lives so radically that we might long for the end!
When the very people creating AI are saying it might eventually end humanity, that is worrying!
In these last weeks of the church year, we hear Jesus speaking much about the end. So, with Jesus, we ponder the possible impact of AI and God’s promised end of the world and our place in his new world already begun by the death and resurrection of Jesus who now rules the world and keeps his church.
I believe the Lord would have us take the fear and speculation about AI seriously and yet, hear what He says about how we face AI and the end.
Pastor AdrianÂ

Latest Sermons
Going Out to seek them
Sermon: St Petri, Sunday March 10, 2013. Lent 4C Luke 15:1-3, 15-31 Going out to seek them Friends, in this last year at St Petri I have become more and more aware of a deep pain that exists among man [Read More...]
Believing is Seeing – The Gracious Gardener
Please find the link for the audio version of "Believing is Seeing - The Gracious Gardener" below: 03032013_Message This message was presented by Pastor Adrian Kitson. [Read More...]
Believing is Seeing – The Fox and the Hound
Please find the link for the audio version of "Believing is Seeing - The Fox and the Hound" below: 24022013_Message This message was presented by Pastor Adrian Kitson. [Read More...]
Believing is Seeing – Temptation
Please find the link for the audio version of "Believing is Seeing - Temptation" below: 17022013_Message This message was presented by Pastor Adrian Kitson. [Read More...]
Transfiguration Sunday – audio
Please find the audio link for Transfiguration Sunday below: 10022013_Message This message was presented by Pastor Robert Voigt. [Read More...]
Family Nights – bringing generations together
Hey families with kids of all ages! Why not start your long weekend with a bit a fun and friendship orientated night with other families around Nuri this Friday night. We will be gathering at St Petri [Read More...]