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.
Dec2025
Sharing the real story of Christmas
by Verena Johnson
Since 1990, members of Our Saviour Lutheran Church Aberfoyle Park in SA have been presenting Christmas productions as a way of reaching out to their community and as an opportunity to invite friends, family and workmates to experience the real story of Christmas in a new and fresh way.
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.
Sep2025
Celebrating the Season of Prayer
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.
Aug2025
Season of Creation resources now available
The Season of Creation (1 September and 4 October) is soon approaching, and congregations are encouraged to begin this season of prayer and action for the environment with a special service in September.
Jul2025
Pentecost brings double blessings
Pentecost Sunday was a day of double blessings in Victoria, as more than 300 people gathered across three congregations to celebrate the Holy Spirit’s work in their communities. In Geelong, 21 young people were confirmed, while at Knox, seven children were baptised during a special service.
