Due to COVID-19 restrictions limiting attendance numbers at public gatherings, this year’s LCA/NZ ordination service will be live-streamed on the internet, so that people from across the church can participate.

by Pastor Matthew Bishop

‘So Paul and Barnabas spent considerable time there, speaking boldly for the Lord … The people of the city were divided’ (Acts 14:3–4a).

by Pastor Matthew Bishop

‘You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit’ (John 15:16a).

by Pastor Matthew Bishop

‘Sir, let it alone for one more year, until I dig around it and put manure on it. If it bears fruit next year, well and good; but if not, you can cut it down’ (Luke 13:8–9).

The General Church Board (GCB) has approved moves to improve the ‘efficiency and transparency’ of the LCA/NZ’s call process.

Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS) was formed 70 years ago so that our Lutheran family could walk alongside people in need. Today our church through ALWS works in 11 countries. Last year the ALWS family helped 297,498 people with the same spirit of service as 70 years ago.