Council of Synod

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

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

Why so much emphasis on Way Forward? The Way Forward project was a decision by LCANZ synodical convention, requiring our church to attend to the matter as follows That General… 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

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 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 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

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