Aug2020
Lutheran family supports international neighbours
The LCA’s partner churches in South-East Asia have been providing for those in need in the region during the pandemic, thanks to the help of our LCA/NZ family.
Mar2020
Myanmar church gives to bushfire relief
In a moving show of generosity and Christian partnership, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Myanmar/Lutheran Bethlehem Church has donated three Sundays’ worth of offerings towards bushfire relief through the LCA/NZ.
Feb2020
You’ve helped 40,000 refugee children go to school!
Our Lutheran family is supporting more than 40,000 refugee children in Africa to go to school, through the ALWS Grace Project. However, many more children need support for their education.
Feb2020
Lutherans reach out in bushfire crises
‘Terrible things happen – but we can still feel supported and loved’ (Helen Wurst, Kangaroo Island). LCA members have been at the forefront of community efforts to serve, minister to and offer relief.
Oct2019
Congregations affected by new regulations
LCA congregations which support overseas organisations are now responsible for ensuring their donations get to the right places and in the right way.
Sep2019
Love – in dangerous places
South Sudan, Burundi and Somalia are some of the toughest and most dangerous places on earth for an aid agency to work. Yet, through ALWS, our Australian and New Zealand Lutheran family is there.
Sep2019
Myanmar Lutherans pitch in
Myanmar Lutherans are travelling hundreds of kilometres with emergency supplies to alleviate the impact of severe flooding in parts of the country. LCA International Mission is seeking urgent prayer and financial support from LCA/NZ members.
Jun2018
Global Day of Prayer to End Famine – Sunday 10 June 2018
by Bishop John Henderson
Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me. (Matthew 25:40 NIV) In 2017 famine broke out in South Sudan and also threatened Yemen, Somalia and Nigeria. Neighbouring countries such as Ethiopia and Kenya also faced serious food shortages. The United… Read more
Mar2018
LCA responds to PNG tragedy
Lutheran Papua New Guinea (PNG) Bishop Jack Urame has thanked Lutherans in Australia and New Zealand for their prayers and support following recent deadly earthquakes and landslides in his country.
Sep2017
Your love reaches one million people
LCA overseas aid and resettlement agency Australian Lutheran World Service helped one million people in 2016 through its international partnerships and thanks to your support.
