May2024
Passover meal at Upper Moutere
When I was in my late teens, we used to have an Evening Service. One Sunday night we showed up and the church was closed, eventually we were led a… Read more
May2024
My adventures with God
Hi Fellow Christians in the wonderful country of ours. I thought I would fill up some lines and tell you my little adventure that I have had with God over… Read more
May2024
Everyone needs encouragement
Everyone needs encouragement There’s no doubt that people need encouragement. Just ask any counsellor or Pastor who deals with people, and you’ll get the same answer. There are many hurt… Read more
May2024
2024 LCNZ Spice Retreat
Spice Retreat Theme: “When Life Gives You Lemons” 12-14th April, 2024 At: Home of Compassion, Wellington The challenge of the weekend was RAIN. Our first challenge! Flights from Auckland were… Read more
May2024
Bishop preaches at Botany Lutheran Church
Bishop Robert Bartholomaeus preached on Acts 2:42-47 at the Botany Chinese Church Plant on the 21st of April. He encouraged members to reach out and invite neighbours for a meal,… Read more
May2024
Council of Synod news
Council met for 2 days on 5 and 6 April at St Paul’s in Otautahi, Christchurch. Significant items that were discussed included: Introduction and welcome to Bishop-elect Richard Schwedes who… Read more
May2024
From the Professional Standards desk
We have been eagerly awaiting the handing down of the final report of The Royal Commission into Abuse in Care. Although this was expected in March, a short extension… Read more
May2024
Opportunities to serve LCANZ/LCNZ (4)
The LCNZ have four opportunities to serve available to members of the church. 1 Lutheran Church of Hong Kong synod The Lutheran Church of Hong Kong Synod is seeking… Read more
May2024
LCNZ zone gatherings updates
The LCANZ Ordination Way Forward Project Team have been assisting the Church through the General Church Board (GCB) and the College of Bishops (CoB) in preparing a response to the… Read more
May2024
Gateway Gift Trust Board grant applications
The Gateway Gift Trust Board has a program for grant applications open to all LCNZ member congregations and parishes.