LCNZ In Mission

                                      Pray for Lutheran Church New Zealand          … Read more

Dear colleagues in Mission in New Zealand The last month continues to be a time of change for our church and myself, as I pastorally respond to the outcomes of… Read more

Life seems to continuously involve change, so as a trusted friend of mine reminds me, it is better to live with change and influence the changes, rather than fight every… 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

Wellington St Paul’s have been in vacancy since the retirement of Pastor Jim Pietsch in August 2022.  They have recently been through the LCA call process and issued a call… 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

Going on an adventure can be exciting, educational and fun as you encounter new experiences, things and people.  But adventures can also be tiring, challenging and even dangerous.  And on… Read more

13 People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them. 14 When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He… Read more