by Paul Smith, LCANZ bishop

As we enter the season of Lent, LCANZ Bishop Paul Smith reflects on the meaning of Ash Wednesday and the journey toward Good Friday and Easter – the great story of death and life.

Last month, LCANZ Bishop Paul Smith and LCA International Mission Program Officer Erin Kerber joined more than 850 delegates and 1,000 visitors in Siassi, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea, for the 35th Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea (ELCPNG).

by Anne Hansen

Lutheran Tract Mission has many tracts explaining the traditions and foods of Lent and Easter. Search the categories ‘Food’ and ‘Lent/Holy Week’ to share the different meanings behind certain traditions.

by Noel Due

So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day (2 Corinthians 4:16).

As 2026 begins, now is a timely opportunity to review Safe Church requirements and ensure that you – and members of your congregation – are compliant.

by Noel Due

Remove the sandals from your feet, for the place on which you are standing is holy ground (Exodus 3:6b).