Aug2023
GCB approves Assisted Dying statement
On 21 July 2023, the General Church Board approved for publication the Doctrinal Statement and Theological Opinion (DSTO), Voluntary Assisted Dying.
Aug2023
The annual Local Mission appeal is coming
This year’s Local Mission appeal focuses on developing our young adults in faith and leadership. Your donation will help us find and support the young adults in our midst, like Elsa and Joel, whom God is calling into service in the church.
Aug2023
Bring a friend Sunday
by Rob Edwards
We know that our call as Christians is to ‘go and make disciples’, but often we see being involved in mission or outreach as too daunting. However, as Pastor Rob Edwards from Gatton in Queensland says, mission doesn’t need to be complicated. It can be as easy as inviting a friend to church.
Jul2023
Trans-Tasman treasures join Australian archive
by Lisa McIntosh and Rosie Schefe
With a total weight of almost a tonne and measuring more than 30 linear metres, a precious collection of documents, books, magazines, audio-visual items and photographs that tell the story of the Lutheran Church of New Zealand across 180 years were officially ‘welcomed’ to Lutheran Archives.
Jul2023
ALC principal plans to return to parish ministry
After nine years serving as ALC’s principal, Pastor James Winderlich has announced his intention to end his tenure at the college by the end of 2023 and return to congregational ministry.
Jun2023
General Synod theme and logo launched
Grace as God’s unifying gift to his church will be the thematic focus of next year’s LCANZ 21st Convention of General Synod in Adelaide.
