Felix is the Local Mission leader at Mountainside Lutheran Church in Auckland.  He has been working with Pastor Nick Kitchen and Bishops Robert Bartholomaeus and Richard Schwedes as a Special… Read more

This is the schedule of services for 2026 is below.  This is not complete at the time of publishing and will be updated for the March Te Ōriwa.  The LCNZ… Read more

It was with sadness that the LCA advised the church of the death of  Pastor Robert Erickson  on Monday 6 October 2025. Pastor Robert’s faithful service to his Lord and to the… Read more

Congregational Life Hub There are a number of sections in the hub that are of use to all our congregations. In this series we are looking at some of the… Read more

LCNZ Bishop’s Message – January 2026 Dear members and friends, I am regularly encouraged by what is happening in our local congregations, where people are gathering to connect with Jesus,… Read more

Recently I attended an NBL basketball game. Before the game even began, I was not in a good mood. I’d left home frustrated by a few unresolved issues, the traffic… Read more

                                    Pray for Lutheran Church New Zealand            … Read more

Details of meetings and outcomes for September to November 2025 The GGTB met on 9 December GGTB grants Te Punga Memorial Fund grant to Rev Andy Marr to complete his… Read more

December CoS met on 9 December by teams for the final meeting of the year Manse Rectification Project The contractor started on 10 September, and the project has been progressing… Read more

Russell is leaving the NSW district after 13 years as the District Administrator and a good and loyal servant.  He will be sorely missed.  Is this now your opportunity to… Read more