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

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

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

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

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

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

Pastor Andy (from Upper Moutere congregation and Chair of LCNZ Council of Synod) was blessed to attend the LCA Collaborative Mission Retreat in NSW recently where he joined a number… Read more

The Gateway Gift held its AGM on 14 May 2024 and covered these significant items: Receipt and approval of the Financial Statements and Audit Report to 31 December 2023 showing… Read more

Significant items that were discussed included: Members of CoS are now sharing “A minute for mission” items from their local ministry areas, including church, family and communities at every meeting…. Read more

Dear Safe Church Coordinator, Church Office Administrators and Pastors, Here is some additional information about recent and pending updates regarding Safety Management Online (SMO). Exception Reports Due to the requirements… Read more