Mar2026
Conflict in the Middle East: a message from Bishop Paul Smith
by Bishop Paul Smith
LCANZ Bishop Paul Smith has shared a brief prayer guide and worship resources in response to the escalating conflict between Israel, the United States and Iran. Encouraging members to ‘seek peace and pursue it’, Bishop Paul calls the church to pray for leaders, civilians, soldiers and all affected.
Mar2026
Church House officially opened and dedicated
More than 100 members and friends of the LCANZ gathered in Adelaide’s CBD on Saturday (28 February 2026) to witness the official opening and dedication of the new Church House.
Mar2026
Held by the hand of God
by Jeremy Lie
I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand (Isaiah 41:10b).
Mar2026
Church plant celebrates Lunar New Year
More than 120 people gathered in Duncraig, Perth, Western Australia, last month as Grace Chinese Lutheran Church celebrated Lunar New Year with worship and a shared meal – a joyful milestone for this Local Mission Fund-supported ministry.
Mar2026
First assistant bishop for the Northern Territory installed
More than 200 people – mostly from Central Australia and Australia’s Top End – gathered at Alice Springs Lutheran Church late last month to witness the installation of Pastor Stephen Radke as the first-ever assistant bishop for the Northern Territory in the LCA’s SA–NT District.
Mar2026
Absolute name-changer
by Jeremy Lie
No longer will you be called Abram; your name will be Abraham, for I have made you a father of many nations (Genesis 17:5).
