Worship & Growing Faith

by Bishop Paul Smith

As we mark Remembrance Day, LCANZ Bishop Paul Smith invites the church to give thanks for those who served and sacrificed for others. ‘We pray for those who sacrificed so much in so many conflicts, and we seek peace in the name of the Prince of Peace-making, Jesus Christ our Lord,’ he writes.

Looking for a fun and meaningful way to explore Advent with your family this year? Messages of hope’s ‘Hope for kids’ has launched a brand-new interactive online Advent calendar designed especially for families.

As we prepare to move to Frome St, we look back on one beloved tradition of our Churchwide Office. For years, the rotating galleries at the Archer Street entrance have greeted visitors with beauty, creativity and faith in every brushstroke. But the story doesn’t end here.

The South Australia – Northern Territory District invites all congregations to acknowledge and pray for communities impacted by drought with a special service of praise and prayer on Sunday 31 August.

The Season of Creation (1 September and 4 October) is soon approaching, and congregations are encouraged to begin this season of prayer and action for the environment with a special service in September.

Discover how faith and creation care go hand in hand through Lutheran Media’s latest resources.