Apr2026
Easter brings hope to difficult seasons
by Hanna Schulz
Easter has passed, and with it the proclamation that death does not have the final word. Christ is risen, and that truth shapes not only what we believe but how… Read more
Mar2026
Theological books needed for PNG seminaries
LCA International Mission will soon ship a container of birthing kits to Papua New Guinea and has space for donations of theological books to support students and lecturers in Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea seminaries.
Mar2026
Join LCA International Mission for monthly prayer
LCA International Mission warmly invites you to gather online once a month in prayer with others across Australia and New Zealand and among our partner churches.
Mar2026
Conflict in the Middle East: a message from Bishop Paul Smith
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.
Feb2026
‘Getting together’ in the name of the Lord
Last month, LCANZ Bishop Paul Smith and LCA International Mission Program Officer Erin Kerber joined more than 850 delegates and 1,000 visitors in Siassi, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea, for the 35th Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea (ELCPNG).
Sep2025
Aotearoa’s voice rings out at US music conference
The LCANZ’s Pastor Mark Whitfield had the ‘immense joy and honour’ of leading worship at a conference of the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians (ALCM) in the US last month.
