Denise, thank you, on behalf of the LCNZ, for your work in the Safe Church area over the years.  You have helped to bring the LCNZ members into a more… Read more

There are three key themes I am constantly seeing as important in the life of the church: BEING JESUS FOCUSSED – focussing on the mission and ministry Jesus gives us,… Read more

                                      Pray for Lutheran Church New Zealand          … Read more

Christmas carols more than a tradition – they share the life-giving story!! Christmas carols are a significant part of our Christmas tradition…. It is believed that the first Christmas Carol… Read more

Dear colleagues in Mission in New Zealand The last month continues to be a time of change for our church and myself, as I pastorally respond to the outcomes of… Read more

Life seems to continuously involve change, so as a trusted friend of mine reminds me, it is better to live with change and influence the changes, rather than fight every… Read more

Gatherings In September 2024 the LCNZ met in gatherings in Auckland, Feilding, Upper Moutere, Christchurch and Wellington.  These were led by Bishop Richard with assistance from Rev Andy Marr ad… Read more

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