The Gateway Gift has funds available to make grants for the LCNZ in Mission. There are three types of grants: Major grants Typically for major mission and ministry programs, these… Read more

Wellington St Paul’s have been in vacancy since the retirement of Pastor Jim Pietsch in August 2022.  They have recently been through the LCA call process and issued a call… Read more

Lutheran Media Australia run a competition for submission of photographs for their annual calendar.  The 2024 competition has been completed and we are really pleased to recognise the outstanding performance… Read more

The Lutheran Church of New Zealand meet in “Synod” every two years. The next Regular Convention of Synod will be held as follows: Venues and dates Auckland Mountainside Lutheran Church… Read more

Significant items that were discussed at the Council of Synod (CoS) meeting held in Palmerston North on 13 and 14 September included: Meeting opening It is normal for CoS to… Read more

The LCNZ prayer list has been distributed to all congregations for use in their weekly congregation prayers.  These are the items for November and December 3 November     Lutheran Village… Read more

Live Online Webinars Safe Church training for LCNZ members can now be completed through Live Online webinars as well as via self-paced learning, so if you don’t feel confident in… Read more

Going on an adventure can be exciting, educational and fun as you encounter new experiences, things and people.  But adventures can also be tiring, challenging and even dangerous.  And on… Read more

13 People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them. 14 When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He… Read more

Dear colleagues in Mission in New Zealand I am looking forward to my visit to New Zealand where I will be visiting congregations and leading Way Forward presentations.   One crucial… Read more