Opportunities to serve LCANZ/LCNZ

The LCNZ have opportunities to serve available to members of the church. 1 Gateway Gift Trust Board The Gateway Gift Trust Board administers the funds in the Gateway Gift, which was… Read more

LCNZ 2025 Convention of Synod

LCNZ Council of Synod have announced that the LCNZ 2025 Convention of Synod will be held as follows: Venue and host congregation      Auckland Mountainside Lutheran Church 1 Harris… Read more

Council of Synod news June 2024

Significant items that were discussed at the Council of Synod meeting on 11 June included: Stories about what God is doing in the LCNZ were shared in “A Minute for… Read more

Gateway Gift Trust Board – Calling for annual grant applications for 2025

The Gateway Gift is a fund of the LCNZ which makes available funds for use in Lutheran Congregations in New Zealand for Ministry Projects. Applications for 2025 funding are now… Read more

Ordination Way Forward – LCNZ Zone Gatherings

Bishop Richard will be in New Zealand from 6 to 23 September.  He is continuing the program set by Bishop Robert with a visit to all congregations during this time… Read more

Bishop Richard’s Installation

The Installation of Pastor Richard Schwedes as Bishop of the Lutheran Church of Australia NSW and ACT District with oversight for New Zealand will take place   At LifeWay Lutheran… Read more

LCNZ Prayer List July and August 2024

The LCNZ prayer list has been distributed to all congregations for use in their weekly congregation prayers.  These are the items for July and August. 7 July       … Read more

LCANZ Local Mission Fund launched

If your congregation has a local mission idea that needs financial support to become a reality, then the LCANZ’s new Local Mission Fund may be the answer to your prayers…. Read more

No power? No worries!

In the village of Tikokino, 39 kms from Hastings, there is a small church building which has no electricity and a leaky roof which gets used on the last Sunday… Read more

Philippians 4 – Joy in all Circumstances

The last chapter of Philippians contains one of my favourite passages in the bible.  Philippians 4 v4 “Rejoice in the Lord always.  I will say it again rejoice!” Note it… Read more