Feature Stories

by Reid Matthias

While it stalked the coastline of South-East Queensland and northern New South Wales, Cyclone Alfred gave rise to an amazing story of God’s providence, one that Pastor Reid Matthias says is ‘about the very best parts of being connected to the body of Christ’.

by Tim Eckert

In early 2024, our congregation at Glynde Zion Lutheran Church in South Australia initiated a long-term strategic plan and a new mission and vision.

by Nigel Rosenzweig

The Combined Churches Welcome Pack Project, spearheaded by Victor Harbor Lutheran Church and funded by a $10,000 LCANZ Local Mission Seed Fund grant, is a collaborative effort among churches on the Fleurieu Peninsula to welcome the growing number of new residents moving into the area.

by John Meier

Inspired by a story about mission grants available in the LCANZ and acknowledging a lack of youth and young families in their congregation, members of Immanuel Lutheran Church Kadina SA decided to act.

by Bishop Paul Smith

In the lead-up to Christmas, Bishop Paul Smith reflects on the New Zealand and Australian tradition of Christian churches working together to proclaim the holy birth of the Christ-child.

Early this month, LCA Daily Devotions reached a milestone worth celebrating when the total number of emails sent to subscribers reached 5 million! Since this very popular ministry began in 2017, many thousands of members and friends of the LCANZ have welcomed the devotions into their email inboxes.