events

by Brian Shek

Earlier this month, Chinese Lutheran pastors and ministry leaders from across Australia and New Zealand gathered in Brisbane for the 2026 Chinese Ministry Summit.

Lutheran Archives last week marked 100 years of gathering, preserving and sharing the records, statistics and stories of the congregations, departments, ministries and individuals of Lutheran churches in Australia and New Zealand.

Members of the LCANZ Western Australia District recently gathered at Rockingham–Mandurah Lutheran Church for the 2026 Mission and Ministry Fest, a weekend of encouragement, learning and fellowship centred on faith and mission.

More than 100 members and friends of the LCANZ gathered in Adelaide’s CBD on Saturday (28 February 2026) to witness the official opening and dedication of the new Church House.

More than 120 people gathered in Duncraig, Perth, Western Australia, last month as Grace Chinese Lutheran Church celebrated Lunar New Year with worship and a shared meal – a joyful milestone for this Local Mission Fund-supported ministry.

Your international aid agency, Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS), wants to say Asante – thank you in Swahili. Throughout March, ALWS is hosting Asante celebration events across the country, featuring international guest Mary Obara, who leads program work in Kenya and Somalia.