Latest News
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
Lutheran Media Australia run a competition for submission of photographs for their annual calendar. The 2024 competition has been completed and we are really pleased to recognise the outstanding performance… 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
The LCNZ prayer list has been distributed to all congregations for use in their weekly congregation prayers. These are the items for November and December 3 November Lutheran Village… Read more