Apr2025
He is risen! That’s worth shouting about
by Bishop Paul Smith
In a message of encouragement shared with the church in the lead-up to Easter, LCANZ Bishop Paul Smith says, ‘as we follow his journey to the cross, we are reminded that he is trustworthy and true and will cleanse us from all unrighteousness …’
Apr2025
A hot cross bun, an Easter egg and a taste of God’s love
by Pastor Richard Fox
Glynde Zion Lutheran Church in South Australia brought Easter joy to more than 400 students and staff at East Torrens Primary School by sharing hot cross buns and chocolate eggs. The simple gifts sparked curiosity, conversation and connection – offering a taste of God’s love.
Mar2025
‘Messages of hope’ launches ‘Hope for kids’
by Joanne Chamberlain
Lutheran Media and Messages of hope are excited to launch the rebranding of ‘Happyland’ to ‘Hope for kids’. You can find ‘Hope for kids’ on the Messages of hope website, plus new resources, including a free ‘Hope for kids’ show bag and an online Easter Calendar, starting on Palm Sunday.
Apr2024
‘A perfect Easter moment’
by John Strelan
What would you do if you discovered that you had a caterpillar wrangler in your congregation? Well, obviously, you’d invite them to bring their caterpillars to the Easter Sunday service and talk about what happens to caterpillars.
Apr2024
Sharing the Easter experience with the community
Rather than waiting for members of their local community to come to their churches over Easter, Lutherans in Canberra have brought Holy Week to life for those they live and work alongside – in a local park.
Mar2024
Hope in the midst of hard times
by Bishop Paul Smith
We are made people of hope by the cross and empty grave of our Lord Jesus Christ. But this hope is not simply being positive or wishful thinking. This is living by faith in the one who takes the sin of the world upon himself and, therefore, puts us right with God by his own death as the sinless one.
