Sep2023
Messages of Hope for depression and anxiety
In October, our Messages of Hope programs feature finding peace through depression and anxiety. With more and more young people experiencing mental health issues associated with the pressures of life, how can we best support them?
Sep2023
Encouraging young leaders
The 2023 Local Mission appeal focuses on supporting our young people in finding their leadership potential within our church. In a recent episode of the LCANZ’s Laudio podcast, ‘Young leaders – our hope and joy’, we heard from Elsa and Joel, two young adults using their gifts in their churches.
Sep2023
Finding a common cause with younger people
by Craig Heidenreich
As I write these words, I suspect I’m talking to people closer to 60 than 20, and (like me) you long to see young people return to faith. We are faced with a ‘mission’ that calls us (older ones) to cross the generational divide and inspire the next generation. So, let’s unpack this challenge.
Sep2023
Cultivating young leaders
Did you ever stick your neck out? Giraffe was a youth leadership training program of the Lutheran Church of Australia that began in 1983.
Sep2023
Is it time to do some rethinking?
Are you lamenting the lack of families in your congregation? Are you wondering why families aren’t engaging with your congregation like they used to?
Sep2023
New Voluntary Assisted Dying resource
Voluntary Assisted Dying legislation has been introduced in Australia and New Zealand. As it is now a legal process, the Lutheran Church of Australia and New Zealand (LCANZ) has outlined how God’s people can respond to this practice.
Aug2023
Young leaders – our hope and joy
25 August 2023 Listen to this podcast https://lca.box.com/shared/static/vlb4m6rg26vpo0mejaypdjxphbrcwo20.mp3 Young leaders – our hope and joy Pastor Joel Grieger and Elsa Matthias If you are troubled by the lack of young… Read more
Aug2023
The Lord’s Prayer for your city
by Jacob Traeger
These prayer studies began as a workshop on Praying for Canberra in 2021. They have been adapted for you to contextualise for your city.
Aug2023
New leader for Lutheran Media
Dr Tania Nelson will be the next manager of Lutheran Media. The LCANZ’s Executive Officer – Local Mission since 2016, Tania will succeed Pastor Richard Fox at the helm of the multi-media ministry outreach arm of the church.
Aug2023
Growing faith at home
Grow Ministries has two wonderful resources helping households live out their faith in everyday moments and through faith-filled rituals and traditions.
