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by Brian Shek

Earlier this month, Chinese Lutheran pastors and ministry leaders from across Australia and New Zealand gathered in Brisbane for the 2026 Chinese Ministry Summit.

Lutheran Archives last week marked 100 years of gathering, preserving and sharing the records, statistics and stories of the congregations, departments, ministries and individuals of Lutheran churches in Australia and New Zealand.

A new Advocacy for Women in Pastoral Ministry team has been established in the LCANZ, continuing the church’s work following the 2024 Convention of General Synod resolution. The move marks a transition from a single advocate role to a collaborative, team-based approach.

by Jill Lange-Mohr

Living Faith Lutheran Church Greater Geelong Vic is beginning a new chapter in youth ministry, building on the momentum of 21 students who were confirmed last year. The congregation is creating new opportunities to encourage young people in their faith.

Members of the LCANZ Western Australia District recently gathered at Rockingham–Mandurah Lutheran Church for the 2026 Mission and Ministry Fest, a weekend of encouragement, learning and fellowship centred on faith and mission.

A new journey has begun for St Michael’s Lutheran Primary School with the official opening of a wonderful new early learning centre that is set to benefit the littlest learners of Hahndorf SA and the wider Adelaide Hills community.