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

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

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

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

  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

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

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

The Gateway Gift Trust Board has a program for grant applications open to all LCNZ member congregations and parishes.

A number of congregations have advised that they are holding their AGMs at this time. This is a good time to provide us with the details of your leadership.

The LCA NSW and ACT held their District Pastors Conference and Convention of Synod over the weekend of 6 to 10 March. At that Convention they elected a new Bishop… Read more