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Last Sunday, we sang a song in church that was new to me. The song was ‘Christ is Made the Sure Foundation’: Lutheran Hymnal 248. As I struggled to pick up the tune and join in, I noticed that the family I was standing next to were experiencing the same struggle…

This week I was amazed to discover that 25 LCAQD congregations continue to deliver online worship content alongside face-to-face worship.

Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. ~John 15:13

We pray that this period of Holy Week has been deeply refreshing for you, however and wherever you were as you gave thanks for the life, death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. As we continue our Easter journey, we invite you to watch the videos which were produced by LCAQD leaders and published… Read more

Bishop Mark, First Assistant Bishop Ben and Pastor David Schmidt are preparing short video messages for our LCAQD Facebook page​​​​​​​ for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday. Please help spread our Easter hope by sharing these videos on your page or your congregation’s page. For this week: Lutheran Media explores the question… Read more

It’s so easy to become afraid. Whether it’s fear of the future, fear of disappointing loved ones, or fear of failing, everyone deals with fear. And while fear is something that we all face, if we let it, fear will stop us from doing the things God wants us to do.

Our God is a God of surprises – of creativity and innovation, ingenuity and new ideas. Our God is also the God of provision, blessing and restoration. We have a God who does resurrections, starting over and transformation. Not just at Easter, but every day.

For many in southern Queensland and northern New South Wales, our Lenten journey began full of ‘toils and snares, potholes and adversaries.’

Aaron Glover, Director of LYQ, reflects on seeing his children grow and the impact they have on the future of the church.

Russell’s role as Director, Chaplaincy & Ministry Development for Lutheran Services involves help staff unpack what our Lutheran theology and identity look like in everyday life. Here he shares and example.