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Bishop Mark Vainikka reflects on Psalm 137 in response to the narrative of the church as one of immigration, adjustment and growth. Our foundational narrative is about learning to sing the Lord’s song in a foreign land.

Dear diary, today did not go to plan … I finished the day further behind than I began. Thank you, God. You answered my prayer. Your plan was much better than mine. Please ruin tomorrow as well.

In his first article in his new role within the LCAQD, Bishop (elect) Mark Vainikka introduces the theme ‘Living Faithfully and Prayfully’.

On July 21st, the International Olympic Committee will determine whether or not the 2032 Olympic Games will be held in Brisbane. Bishop Paul Smith, in his last newsletter article as Bishop in Queensland…

We have just elected a new Bishop for the Lutheran Church in Queensland and two new assistant Bishops. Bishop Paul Smith celebrates this election and these “servants of the Word”: Ben, Mark and Nathan.

Pastor Mark Vainikka will be the new Bishop of the Queensland District, following today’s election by Synod delegates.

After this coming weekend, the Lutheran Church in the Queensland District will have elected a Bishop to take over the work from Bishop Paul Smith. Here Bishop Paul Smith reflects on the promise of the Lord to “build his Church”.

Bishop Paul Smith highlights the wonderful message of the Ascension story: Our Lord Jesus is wherever he says he is, which means especially, he is with us always.

Bishop Paul Smith reflects on one of his most favourite Bible stories from the New Testament book of Acts. This story of the “eunuch” from Ethiopia is a reminder of the heart of God for us – showing that God does not give up on us.

His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh was a Christian person. Bishop Paul Smith describes the heart of the Christian witness at Prince Philip’s recent funeral.