Oct2020
Growing Young together
We believe that intergenerational relationships and listening to the voice of young people are important for the health of a congregation, as together we grow young.
Oct2020
Not Landlords but Partners
St Paul’s congregation in Toowoomba considers its mission within the community to be in solidarity with those who need encouragement and a welcoming space.
Oct2020
Voting to the Glory of God
It is election time here in Queensland. Bishop Paul Smith reveals how one short line from the General Prayer of the Church in our Lutheran Liturgy, gives good guidance for deciding who to vote for.
Oct2020
Let us Sing the Psalms Together
This Friday, our pastors will gather together for this year’s Queensland District pastors’ conference. It has been a year of ‘firsts’ and for the first time we will have pastors’… Read more
Sep2020
Let everything that breathes praise the Lord. (Psalm 150)
“Give thanks in all circumstances”. Bishop Paul Smith reflects on how God’s “signature” of the cross reminds that God is gracious and merciful and is active and present in the world.
Sep2020
Let the children come to me …
As we recognise “Child Protection Week,” Bishop Paul Smith shares the significance of this focus for our world, but especially for the ministries of the Lutheran Church in Queensland.
Sep2020
Unpack your bags and worship
When you travel, do you unpack your bags?… That may sound like a personal question. It’s not meant to be! For many of our churches across Queensland, COVID-19 worship moved us into a space of discovering whether we are an unpacker or a packer.
Aug2020
The Lord the builder…
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.
Aug2020
Governance with Skin
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.
Aug2020
What makes Rick tick?
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.