Sep2021
Walking together in faith
by Bishop John Henderson
It’s nearly time for our church to gather as a synod once again, as we do every three years. The synod includes all our congregations and parishes across Australia and New Zealand, and representatives from various ministries, such as Lutheran schools.
Aug2021
The church’s mission is to share God’s love
by Bishop John Henderson
When speaking to the recent online General Pastors Conference, I described the church as the ‘beachhead’ of heaven on earth. If we pay close attention, we will hear the distant surf crashing on its beaches and see the glow of the rising sun on the far horizon heralding the new era of justice, peace.
Jul2021
Honour Christ, praise God and respond to evil with good
by Bishop John Henderson
The first letter of Peter in the New Testament is addressed to Christians scattered across Asia Minor in the first century after Christ. It is a practical manual on how to survive persecution. We live very different lives to believers back then, but we, too, could soon face more active opposition.
Jun2021
Change in format for General Synod
In a first for the LCANZ, the church’s next Convention of General Synod will be held in two parts – an online meeting in October 2021 and an in-person meeting in 2022.
May2021
LCANZ Bishop announces retirement
LCANZ Bishop John Henderson will not stand for re-election at this year’s Convention of General Synod in September–October. First elected in April 2013, he will retire after serving three synodical terms in the role.
Mar2021
Take your fears to the cross: bishop’s Easter message
LCANZ Bishop John Henderson urges members of the church to take our ‘anxiety and fear to the foot of the cross’ in a Heartland eNews message of encouragement to the LCANZ for Holy Week and Easter.