Support
LCAQD Coronavirus Response
As we continue in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to serve the people in our care, the communities and agencies of the Lutheran Church of Australia, Queensland District share these resources to help guide our response to the Coronavirus pandemic.
In all our undertakings as people of God we hold fast to the promise that our Lord Christ Jesus dwells amongst us, providing for us and leading us. He is "Immanuel: God with us" therefore, we call upon him as people of hope, in prayer, praise and thanksgiving, trusting in his mercy and in his steadfast love.
We pray, "Kyrie eleison. Lord have mercy."
The Lutheran Church of Australia Queensland District strongly supports the Australian Government’s program of immunisation against COVID-19 and encourages vaccination among individuals as our best defence to keeping our communities COVID-19 safe. We are motivated by Christ’s love for us, and our call from Christ to care for all people in society.
Current Restrictions Queensland Wide
From 4pm Thursday 8 October 2021
Stage 3 Restrictions (see Roadmap)
- Indoor venues; one person per 2 square metres (or 100% capacity with ticketed and allocated seating).
- Weddings — One person per 2 square meters, 200 people, or 100% allocated seating and ticketed capacity (whichever is the greater) Dancing permitted subject to 1 person per 2 square meter rule.
- Funerals — One person per 2 square meters, 200 people, or 100% allocated seating and ticketed capacity (whichever is the greater)
- Eating and drinking while standing allowed.
- Up to 100 people in homes.
- Everyone is encouraged to carry and wear a mask when physical distancing is not possible.
- Masks must be worn when at stadiums, at an airport, and on a domestic or international flight departing or arriving in Queensland
South East Queensland – You must carry a face mask with you at all times when you leave home, unless you have a lawful reason not to.
- Public Transport and ride share: must wear a mask including while waiting for the transport in a public space such as a bus stop, taxi rank or train station.
- Outdoors: you must wear a mask when unable to stay 1.5m apart from people who are not part of your household.
- Indoors: you must wear a mask in indoor spaces (including workplaces, but not your own home) unless it is unsafe or you can stay 1.5m apart from other people. This includes cafes, restaurants, pubs etc. unless eating or drinking, seated or standing.
- Schools: masks must be worn by teachers and staff (all schools), plus students in high school.
Statement on Vaccinations
The Lutheran Church of Australia Queensland District strongly supports the Australian Government’s program of immunisation against COVID-19 and encourages vaccination among individuals as our best defence to keeping our communities COVID-19 safe. We are motivated by Christ’s love for us, and our call from Christ to care for all people in society.
Link to LCAQD Vaccination Statement
Other Guidance
Links to COVID Safe Checklists
Link to updated Roadmap
Restrictions on Businesses (latest)
Movement and Gathering Direction
If you have any further queries, or require any assistance with issues relating to congregational mission and ministry, please do not hesitate to contact the LCAQD Department of Ministry and Mission.
No Changes in Practice to Holy Communion
Current advice remains that the Common Cup not be used for distribution.
Bread and wine should be distributed whilst wearing masks. Even where wearing of masks is not compulsory, it is best practice. COVID is easily transmitted through aerosol spray (ie., through speaking, and breathing over people – particularly in close proximity).
Individual cups must also continue to be used, with appropriate physical distancing where possible.
- Church at Home Resources
- Small Group Resources
- Online Sermons/Worship Links
- Models of Faith and Connection Examples
