Events & Training

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).

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

EMMY – Explorations in Mission and MinistrY is a new monthly online conversation for pastors, church leaders and congregation members across Australia and New Zealand.

Are you 18–25 years old? Do you want to grow as a disciple of Jesus, develop confidence in sharing the gospel and build meaningful relationships with other young adults in Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia?

by Verena Johnson

Since 1990, members of Our Saviour Lutheran Church Aberfoyle Park in SA have been presenting Christmas productions as a way of reaching out to their community and as an opportunity to invite friends, family and workmates to experience the real story of Christmas in a new and fresh way.

Your new Church House in the Adelaide CBD is ready to welcome you – with the first visitors meeting LCANZ staff and enjoying a tour of the 139 Frome Street premises on 1 December. So, if you live in or are visiting Adelaide, the team at Church House would love to show you around.