May2022
Because we bear your name May 2022
by Bishop Paul Smith
Each of us will have memories of a faithful church worker who helped us grow in our understanding of the grace of God at work in this world, and in our lives. Our church has been blessed with extraordinary men and women in various roles of leadership in the ministries of the LCANZ.
Apr2022
Lest We Forget – Christians Commemorating Anzac Day
by Bishop Paul Smith
Looking to him, we then remember and give thanks for the courage and sacrifice of those who served.
Apr2022
Bishop urges prayers for an end to war
In the lead-up to ANZAC Day yesterday, LCANZ Bishop Paul Smith encouraged members of the church to pray for ‘an end to war so that justice would flow for the peoples of the earth’.
Apr2022
Because we bear your name April 2022
by Bishop Paul Smith
Sometimes, there are little words or phrases in the Bible that unfold the wonderful mystery of God’s gracious hand at work in our world and in our lives. There is a phrase like that in the Easter story.
Mar2022
Because we bear your name March 2022
by Bishop Paul Smith
When I became the pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church, North Adelaide, some of the parish folk told me the story of the recent time when the church building had been broken into. The thieves took the historic ‘mission field’ crucifix from the altar. Thankfully, it was returned.
Feb2022
Get to know our new bishop
Some Queensland Lutherans would know at least a little about new LCANZ Bishop Paul Smith, who served as their district bishop between 2015 and 2021. But many in our church may not have heard the incredible and inspiring story behind the faith journey of our sixth churchwide leader.
Nov2021
Communion joins us with Christ and all believers
by Bishop John Henderson
From 2002 to 2009 I worked as General Secretary of the National Council of Churches in Australia. It was a remarkable role.
Oct2021
Synod elects new church leaders
The 20th General Synod elected Pastor Paul Smith as the LCANZ’s next bishop and Pastor Neville Otto as the assistant bishop. Delegates also elected the General Church Board to serve the LCANZ for the 2021-24 synodical term.
Oct2021
LCANZ bishop-elect ‘humbled’ by call to serve as church leader
LCANZ bishop-elect Pastor Paul Smith says he is ‘humbled’ by his election by General Synod and has asked for the prayers of church members as he prepares to take up the role next year.
Oct2021
Blessed by working together
by Bishop John Henderson
God willing, when this edition of The Lutheran is published, the 2021 online sessions of the LCANZ 20th Convention of General Synod will have successfully concluded.
