Oct2024
A Reformation message: passing on what we have received
by Bishop Paul Smith
At the heart of our witness as Lutheran Christians is the call to pass on ‘what is of first importance’ – that is, the good news of what God has done for us – says LCANZ Bishop Paul Smith in a message to the church ahead of Reformation Day on 31 October.
Oct2024
Discover the legacy of Martin Luther
Do you know the real story of Martin Luther? Did you also know that in just one morning, Luther was disciplined 15 times for not having prepared his Latin lesson correctly?
Apr2018
LCNZ commemorates Reformation anniversary
To commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation last year, the Lutheran Church of New Zealand, in partnership with Radio New Zealand, recorded and broadcast the Bach Cantata Vespers.
Dec2017
How we commemorated 500 years
From gatherings of many hundreds of people for worship in lofty cathedrals to a home service attended by just a husband and wife, such was the diversity of Reformation commemorations throughout Australia and New Zealand.
Oct2017
Tree planting commemorates Reformation
When LCA Bishop John Henderson planted a tree in Canberra last month, it was a simple, local act with global roots and international significance. The tree planting at St Mark’s… Read more
Oct2017
Luther’s vision for all God’s people
by LCA Communications
Laypeople were critical partners for Martin Luther in the Reformation. Five centuries on, read about Luther’s league of ‘ordinary people’ who were extraordinary in the courage of their convictions.