No images? Click here In the lead-up to Christmas, Bishop Paul Smith reflects on the New Zealand and Australian tradition of Christian churches working together to proclaim the holy birth of the Christ-child. 'In this ecumenical collaboration, we declare the promise recorded in the annual Christmas reading from Titus chapter 2, "For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all". The Christmas good news is not the possession of any one Christian denomination. This is the message of God loving the world so much that he has sent his only Son.' Read more To share this eNews with your congregation, ![]() LCA eNews will be taking a short break. The next edition will arrive in your inboxes on Tuesday 4 February 2025. ![]()
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