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You’re invited to join Pray through May – a month-long invitation from LCA International Mission to intentionally spend time cultivating communities of prayer, celebrating who God is, and joining him in his mission in Australia, New Zealand and abroad.

LCANZ Bishop Paul Smith has shared a message for the church after the death of Pope Francis, thanking God ‘for the witness and service’ of the cherished ‘pastoral Christian leader’ who died this week.

by Bishop Paul Smith

In a message of encouragement shared with the church in the lead-up to Easter, LCANZ Bishop Paul Smith says, ‘as we follow his journey to the cross, we are reminded that he is trustworthy and true and will cleanse us from all unrighteousness …’

by Joanne Chamberlain

Joanne Chamberlain from Lutheran Media visited a farm in the Murraylands region of South Australia to hear the story of Alex, a local farmer whose property was devastated by a flood in 2022. Hear Alex’s story of faith and resilience.

The LCANZ has joyfully welcomed two new pastors: Mark Tung, ordained in Auckland on 6 April, New Zealand, to serve the Mandarin-speaking Botany Lutheran Church, and Maria Rudolph, the church’s first female pastor, ordained in Adelaide on 13 April. She will serve at St John’s Lutheran Church Perth.

by Pastor Richard Fox

Glynde Zion Lutheran Church in South Australia brought Easter joy to more than 400 students and staff at East Torrens Primary School by sharing hot cross buns and chocolate eggs. The simple gifts sparked curiosity, conversation and connection – offering a taste of God’s love.