The LCAQD District Church Board has made the difficult decision to cancel the planned one-day Convention of Synod set for 10 October, at Redeemer Lutheran College, Rochedale.

Our Lord Jesus said, “I will build my Church.” Bishop Paul Smith reflects on the great encouragement that this brings to our Christian service, especially through times of uncertainty.

The story of how four women from Noosa made masks for their community and beyond.

As Lutherans we confess a God who became a human being. Through the incarnation (‘in the flesh’) God entered our space and time on our terms. The call that we have as God’s church is to also enter the spaces that we inhabit incarnationally, approaching others with the good news of Jesus Christ.

The LLL has announced the appointment of Ross Smith as its new Chief Executive Officer. Ross will take over from Allen Kupke when he retires later this year. It is expected Ross will commence his role as CEO in October 2020. Ross is currently CEO of the Anglican Schools Corporation in NSW, which oversees 14,500… Read more

In this issue we remember the service of Rev Dr Joe Strelan in Papua New Guinea; learn about the recently established Lutheran Study Centre in Indonesia; hear about the work of Hanna Schulz in Papua New Guinea and find out how you can support the building of the Translation and Literacy Training Centre in Ubuo;… Read more

These spring holidays we have a bumper season of events for parents and children, juniors and seniors, and adult leaders to be involved in! Check out what’s on the schedule for Spring 2020: Springboard 2020 | Monday 21 – Wednesday 23 September Spring Family Camp | Monday 28 September – Friday 2 October Central Queensland… Read more

Despite the LCAQD Synod for 2020 being cancelled, we are still calling for nominations from suitable candidates for a variety of Councils of the departments of the District as well as some committees. Who are we seeking? Queensland Lutherans with some governance experience or an interest in gaining that experience. Younger persons and in particular,… Read more

Introducing Rick Davenport, LCAQD’s District Administrator who has been with us since late 2019. Rick’s expertise, gifts and passions have encouraged us at District Office and it’s time to share that.

What does it mean that the Lord looks upon us with favour? Bishop Paul Smith reflects on the response of Jesus to his disciple Peter in the story of the “walking on water” in Matthew 14.