Fred Stolz was awarded an Order of Australia Medal as part of the Australia Day Honours List, in recognition for his services to education.

LWQ Retreat/ ConventionDate: 19-21 May 2023. Location: Maroochy Waterfront Camp and Conference Centre, David Low Way, Maroochydore.

The World Day of Prayer (WDP) is an international ecumenical Christian laywomen’s initiative. It is celebrated annually in over 170 countries.

The General Synod closing worship service will be live-streamed from the MCEC at 9.30am (AEDT) on Sunday, 12 February 2023.

Immanuel Lutheran Church Ropeley is celebrating its 100th anniversary, and you’re invited! Please RSVP for catering purposes.

Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) became legal in Queensland on 1st January 2023. Rev Dr Russell Briese has prepared a paper entitled ‘Offering Pastoral Care to those seeking Voluntary Assisted Dying’.

The LCAQD extends its congratulations to Tim Spilsbury, installed at Ipswich Lutheran Church, and Luke Spilsbury, installed at Good Shepherd Lutheran College Noosa.

In January Darren Pope was installed as the Lutheran Youth of Queensland Director at Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Rochedale.

Pastor Robert Kenneth Fechner died on Saturday 14 January 2023. We thank God for Pastor Rob’s faithful service to his Lord and the church.

LCAQD District Bishop asks for prayers as the Lutheran General Convention of Synod approaches, with the ordination of women under consideration.