Living Faithfully

I remember the good old days…but sometimes we old people need to remember that the good old days weren’t always that good.

Throughout Synod 2022 we were blessed to have chaplains praying for the presenters and for their ministries.

As we prepare for Convention of Synod, Shiron shares some of what it means to live faithfully and prayerfully in her diverse and ever-changing congregation.

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…

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… 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…. 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.

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.