Worship Leaders

The LCANZ Season of Creation (1 September and 4 October) resources for 2026 are available now on the Worship Planning Page, and congregations are encouraged to begin this season of prayer and action for the environment with a special service.

by Tanya Leech

Could you be featured on the LCANZ’s Facebook or Instagram? We’re looking for people to take part in our People Like You series, ideas for Flashback Friday and photographs of church altars to showcase congregations from across Australia and New Zealand. 

National Reconciliation Week runs from 27 May to 3 June, with the 2026 theme, All In, encouraging Australians to take part in the ongoing journey of reconciliation. Worship, prayer and study resources are available to support congregations, including materials for Holy Trinity Sunday.

by Jayne Welke

Thank you to everyone who has responded to the LCA’s request to church leaders for updated congregation and parish details. This call was made in an effort to ensure the… Read more

After last year’s strong growth in student numbers at Australian Lutheran College (ALC), the positive trend has continued in 2026, with 44 active ministry and theology students enrolled for Semester… Read more

by Bishop Paul Smith

LCANZ Bishop Paul Smith has shared a brief prayer guide and worship resources in response to the escalating conflict between Israel, the United States and Iran. Encouraging members to ‘seek peace and pursue it’, Bishop Paul calls the church to pray for leaders, civilians, soldiers and all affected.