Significant items that were discussed at the Council of Synod (CoS) meeting held by Teams on 12 November 2024 Meeting opening items Bishop Richard led a Karakia based on Acts… Read more

LCNZ Convention of Synod The biennial LCNZ Convention of Synod is run under the auspices of the LCNZ Constitution and By-Laws. In particular the following specific matters Dates and Venue… Read more

Kia oro whanau and friends of the LCNZ, At the end of November Karolina Przybytek-Chrobak, who has served as the Financial Administrator for the LCNZ stepped down from her role…. Read more

Denise, thank you, on behalf of the LCNZ, for your work in the Safe Church area over the years.  You have helped to bring the LCNZ members into a more… Read more

There are three key themes I am constantly seeing as important in the life of the church: BEING JESUS FOCUSSED – focussing on the mission and ministry Jesus gives us,… Read more

                                      Pray for Lutheran Church New Zealand          … Read more

Christmas carols more than a tradition – they share the life-giving story!! Christmas carols are a significant part of our Christmas tradition…. It is believed that the first Christmas Carol… Read more

Dear colleagues in Mission in New Zealand The last month continues to be a time of change for our church and myself, as I pastorally respond to the outcomes of… Read more

Life seems to continuously involve change, so as a trusted friend of mine reminds me, it is better to live with change and influence the changes, rather than fight every… Read more

Gatherings In September 2024 the LCNZ met in gatherings in Auckland, Feilding, Upper Moutere, Christchurch and Wellington.  These were led by Bishop Richard with assistance from Rev Andy Marr ad… Read more