Jul2024
Council of Synod news June 2024
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
Jul2024
Ordination Way Forward – LCNZ Zone Gatherings
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
Jul2024
Bishop Richard’s Installation
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
Jun2024
A Minute for Mission – happening in Upper Moutere
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
Jun2024
Gateway Gift Trust news May 2024
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
Jun2024
Council of Synod news May 2024
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
Jun2024
Ordination Way Forward May 2024
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
Jun2024
From Bishop elect – Pastor Richard Schwedes
How are you going in the Gospel adventure God has placed you in and called you to? I pray there is joy, some surprises and some comfort from God. As… Read more
May2024
My adventures with God
Hi Fellow Christians in the wonderful country of ours. I thought I would fill up some lines and tell you my little adventure that I have had with God over… Read more
May2024
Everyone needs encouragement
Everyone needs encouragement There’s no doubt that people need encouragement. Just ask any counsellor or Pastor who deals with people, and you’ll get the same answer. There are many hurt… Read more