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Mar2026

Conflict in the Middle East: a message from Bishop Paul Smith

by Bishop Paul Smith

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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.

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02
Sep2025

Celebrating the Season of Prayer

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Each year, the LCANZ facilitates a Season of Prayer, inviting and calling on congregations to pray. This year, the Season of Prayer is scheduled for 5 to 19 October, and, as in previous years, the theme is ‘Lord, renew your church’. Here are some suggestions for celebrating the Season of Prayer.

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19
Aug2025

Join us in praying for drought relief

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The South Australia – Northern Territory District invites all congregations to acknowledge and pray for communities impacted by drought with a special service of praise and prayer on Sunday 31 August.

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22
May2025

A guide for prayer and reflection during Pentecost

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You are invited to join God’s mission by praying for – and with – our mission partners during Pentecost, using LCA International Mission’s new ‘Pentecost Devotional and Prayer Guide’. This guide features 33 devotions written by LCA International Mission partners from around the world.

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05
May2025

Pray for God’s mission

You are invited to join God’s mission by praying for (and with) LCA International Mission partners in mission at monthly online prayer gatherings.

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23
Apr2025

Pray through May in 2025

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You’re invited to join Pray through May – a month-long invitation from LCA International Mission to intentionally spend time cultivating communities of prayer, celebrating who God is, and joining him in his mission in Australia, New Zealand and abroad.

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