Worship & Growing Faith

A new four-part Bible study around the theme of ‘mission-shaped stewardship’ is designed for congregations to use to explore the biblical concept and practice of stewardship and culminates in the practical exercise of filling out a personal giving plan.

The LCANZ’s Commission on Worship has been busy preparing this year’s worship resources for Lent and Easter, and, as usual, you will find them available three to four weeks in advance.

by Anne Hansen

Many don’t know or relate to the story at Christmas – it’s just a nice story for children, in the same way as Santa Claus is – fictitious and harmless! Who is God? Everyone seems to have an idea of who a god is for them, but do they know the real God, who is the only one to offer eternal life?

The Church Year readings for 2025 are now available.

by Bethany Marsh

With Christmas around the corner and the new liturgical year now begun (Year C), we have been busy updating the Worship Planning Page with service resources for your congregation.

Grow Ministries has many wonderful resources and ideas that are perfect for preparing our hearts for Jesus and his coming at Christmas.