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 and attending Council of Synod, GGTB and Church Worker meetings.
In addition, he will be leading the LCNZ zone gatherings, along with members of Council of Synod, which will have updates on the ordination proposals to be put to the LCANZ 2024 Convention of Synod and enable discussion of the proposed resolutions. These will be held as follows.
8 September 1 pm Auckland Mountainside Lutheran Church
Attendance by members from Auckland, Botany, Hamilton, Kawerau and Tauranga*
15 September 1 pm Feilding Trinity Lutheran Church
Attendance by members from Whanganui, Marton, Feilding, Palmerston North and Hawkes Bay*
19 September 6 pm Upper Moutere Community Church
Attendance by members from St Paul’s and St John’s*
20 September 6 pm Christchurch St Paul’s Lutheran Church
Attendance by members from St Paul’s*
22 September 6 pm Wellington St Paul’s Lutheran Church
Attendance by members from St Paul’s*
* or travel to a venue of your choice.
Further information including agendas and bookings will be forwarded in early August.
Council of Synod
June 2024
