Council of Synod

The LCA have a Human Resources programme (called LCA HRS) which has been processing LCA payroll for the majority of the congregations, districts and LCA Churchwide Office since 2015.  The… Read more

Bishops Visits in March and April 2025 Bishop Richard will be visiting congregations, pastors and ecumenical partners in March and April. 24 – 25 March         Wellington (congregation and ecumenical… Read more

Significant items that were discussed at the Council of Synod (CoS) meeting held by Teams on 18 February 2025 Meeting opening items Lesley Johnson led devotion and karakia Members shared… Read more

Significant items that were discussed at the Council of Synod (CoS) meeting held by Teams on 10 December 2024 Meeting opening items Phil Husband led devotion and karakia with a… Read more

Significant items that were discussed at the Council of Synod (CoS) meeting held by Teams on 12 November 2024 Meeting opening items Bishop Richard led a Karakia based on Acts… Read more

Kia oro whanau and friends of the LCNZ, At the end of November Karolina Przybytek-Chrobak, who has served as the Financial Administrator for the LCNZ stepped down from her role…. Read more

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

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

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