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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.

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.

As 2021 closed, we saw increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases in Queensland. Bishop Mark Vainikka responded with this video of comfort and encouragement.

COVID-fatigue … We pause to reflect on all that 2021 has bought to our lives – and we note some of our friends and family members seem stretched to their limits, tired in a way a holiday can’t or won’t fix.