Aug2018
NZ Lutherans celebrate 175 years
This year marks the 175th anniversary of the establishment of the Lutheran church in New Zealand and descendants of early German settlers will celebrate with a weekend of events in October.
Apr2018
LCNZ commemorates Reformation anniversary
To commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation last year, the Lutheran Church of New Zealand, in partnership with Radio New Zealand, recorded and broadcast the Bach Cantata Vespers.
Jul2017
Closing doors on a community
As new churches open and others are renewed through local mission, the season for some churches comes to an end. It’s a difficult time.
Jul2017
Closing doors on a community
Just as new churches open and others are renewed through local mission, the season for some churches comes to an end. And while we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, it’s never easy.
Jun2017
School outreach a chance to connect
A chaplaincy vacancy at a nearby public school has been a God-given opportunity for one New Zealand congregation to connect to its local community.
Jun2016
NZ Lutherans first to greet 500th anniversary
As the sun rises on 1 January 2017, a group of New Zealand and Australian Lutherans and international guests will be the first in the world to greet the 500th anniversary year of the Reformation. The dawn service will be held at the location of the first Lutheran mission in New Zealand, at the north-eastern… Read more
May2016
Where are you, God?
Judy and Bernie Calder live in Mt Pleasant, an eastern suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand, which was badly hit by the devastating earthquakes the city has endured over the past six years. Judy recalls what it has been like to live through the fear, the destruction and the uncertainty of these disasters, at times wondering… Read more
Feb2016
Hope back on the playlist
‘Where’s hope when …?’ It is a question that many people ask, especially in a crisis. More than 250,000 people in Auckland, New Zealand, are hearing where there is real and lasting hope. For some of them, it may be the first time that they have heard this message of hope in Jesus Christ. On… Read more
Feb2016
New Face for New Zealand radio
Lutheran Media’s flagship radio program Face to Face will be heard on New Zealand’s most popular commercial stations from this month (February 2016). Face to Face will air in prime time on Newstalk ZB and The Hits radio stations throughout Auckland. Lutheran Media director Pastor Richard Fox said the programs would reach out to more… Read more
Jan2016
‘We have so much to learn’
Members of the Lutheran Church in New Zealand have been re-energised in their approach to family ministry, thanks to a recent seminar with Grow Ministries’ team members in Wellington. It was the first time Grow had visited New Zealand. ‘We can continue to re-think and reflect on how we are cultivating caring relationships across all… Read more
