LCANZ Bishop

by Bishop Paul Smith

The diverse peoples of Australia make up part of the world that God loves. God shows no regard for our DNA or skin colour…

by Bishop Paul Smith

Each of us will have memories of a faithful church worker who helped us grow in our understanding of the grace of God at work in this world, and in our lives. Our church has been blessed with extraordinary men and women in various roles of leadership in the ministries of the LCANZ.

by Bishop Paul Smith

Looking to him, we then remember and give thanks for the courage and sacrifice of those who served.

In the lead-up to ANZAC Day yesterday, LCANZ Bishop Paul Smith encouraged members of the church to pray for ‘an end to war so that justice would flow for the peoples of the earth’.

by Bishop Paul Smith

Sometimes, there are little words or phrases in the Bible that unfold the wonderful mystery of God’s gracious hand at work in our world and in our lives. There is a phrase like that in the Easter story.

by Bishop Paul Smith

When I became the pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church, North Adelaide, some of the parish folk told me the story of the recent time when the church building had been broken into. The thieves took the historic ‘mission field’ crucifix from the altar. Thankfully, it was returned.