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by Jayne Welke

Thank you to everyone who has responded to the LCA’s request to church leaders for updated congregation and parish details. This call was made in an effort to ensure the… Read more

Wantok Place – the LCANZ’s museum of Papua New Guinea (PNG) artefacts – will officially close its doors for the last time tomorrow (Wednesday 29 April 2026). A rite of… Read more

by Tanya Leech

Lutheran schools across the LCANZ have joined with their local communities and RSLs on ANZAC Day to honour those who have served in the defence forces, and those who have… Read more

by Pastor Stephen Schultz, Assistant Bishop, Lutheran Church of Australia and New Zealand

The ANZAC spirit The so-called ‘ANZAC spirit’ originates from heroic exploits arising from campaigns like the one fought at Gallipoli in World War I. In the worst possible circumstances, ordinary… Read more

by Lisa McIntosh

LCANZ churchwide entities will share stories of Lutherans in Australia and New Zealand with the wider community through an exhibition, guided tours, workshops and presentations during South Australia’s History Festival… Read more

After last year’s strong growth in student numbers at Australian Lutheran College (ALC), the positive trend has continued in 2026, with 44 active ministry and theology students enrolled for Semester… Read more