LCANZ Bishop

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.

by Bishop Paul Smith

As we mark the Reformation, LCANZ Bishop Paul Smith reflects on the courage of ‘young man Luther’ and the gospel conviction at the heart of his message: ‘Christ Jesus it is.’

by Bishop Paul Smith

Lutheran World Federation General Secretary Rev Dr Anne Burghardt and Regional Secretary for Asia Rev Dr Rospita Siahaan will visit Australia in September, including visits to LCANZ ministries and an open forum at Church House in Adelaide. LCANZ Bishop Paul Smith invites church members to attend the forum.

by Bishop Paul Smith

In a Father’s Day message, LCANZ Bishop Paul Smith reflects on the gift and calling of fatherhood, encouraging Christians to give thanks for their fathers, pray for them and commend those who have died to God’s mercy.

by Paul Smith, LCANZ bishop

When St Paul tells us that not all things are beneficial, he is asking us to discern: What promotes the cause of the gospel? Is artificial intelligence (AI) promoting the gospel? Should we be suspicious of technology? Many modern sci-fi movies tell of a future in which AI is taking over the world.

by Bishop Paul Smith

The 2026 Australian Census will be held on 11 August 2026. Bishop Paul Smith encourages LCA members to see the Census as an opportunity for Christian witness by accurately recording their faith and Lutheran identity.