Council of Synod

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

Significant items that were discussed at the Council of Synod (CoS) meeting held in Palmerston North on 13 and 14 September included: Meeting opening It is normal for CoS to… Read more

Live Online Webinars Safe Church training for LCNZ members can now be completed through Live Online webinars as well as via self-paced learning, so if you don’t feel confident in… Read more

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

Are you shocked and dismayed at the very high levels of abuse in Aotearoa New Zealand, as revealed by the recent Royal Commission’s findings? It found that some 200,000 children,… Read more

Significant items that were discussed at the Council of Synod (CoS) meeting on 9 July included: The annual financial statements and the annual return to the Charities Commission have been… Read more

LCNZ Council of Synod have announced that the LCNZ 2025 Convention of Synod will be held as follows: Venue and host congregation      Auckland Mountainside Lutheran Church 1 Harris… Read more

Significant items that were discussed at the Council of Synod meeting on 11 June included: Stories about what God is doing in the LCNZ were shared in “A Minute for… Read more

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