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
Gateway Gift Trust Board – Calling for annual grant applications for 2025
The Gateway Gift is a fund of the LCNZ which makes available funds for use in Lutheran Congregations in New Zealand for Ministry Projects. Applications for 2025 funding are now… 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
LCANZ Local Mission Fund launched
If your congregation has a local mission idea that needs financial support to become a reality, then the LCANZ’s new Local Mission Fund may be the answer to your prayers…. Read more
Jul2024
No power? No worries!
In the village of Tikokino, 39 kms from Hastings, there is a small church building which has no electricity and a leaky roof which gets used on the last Sunday… 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
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
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
Jun2024
Where love comes to life in Marton
Sometime ago St Martins congregation in Marton had the opportunity to help a lady who had been evicted from her home and only had a few days to move out…. Read more
May2024
Passover meal at Upper Moutere
When I was in my late teens, we used to have an Evening Service. One Sunday night we showed up and the church was closed, eventually we were led a… Read more