LCAQD News
LCAQD produces fortnightly newsletter updates.
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Living Faithfully & Prayerfully Articles
Food for thought on living faithfully and prayerfully in today's society
Community News Articles
We love to celebrate the great things that are happening within our District. Find out what's happening!
Notice Board
Quick news and updates within and around our district! This includes Jobs & Call updates
Events
From meetings, to community events, conferences and camps.
Job & Vacancies
A summary of current positions vacancies promoted through the District.
Living Faithfully & Prayerfully
Faithful living
God asks us to be faithful to Him. How can I be full of faith in a world where minds are changed as often as socks?
An ANZAC Prayer
O Lord, lover of souls, who through the mouth of your prophet of old declared that all souls are yours, we thank you for the brave and faithful dead…
New Life at any Stage
Easter is commonly tied to the sacrament of baptism, following St Paul in Romans 5. This is the story of Barry’s baptism at Zion Aged Care.
Community News
Synod Art Competition receives a record number of entries
The LLL in conjunction with the LCAQD are excited to share a record 77 submissions to the 2026 LCAQD Synod Art Competition.
United in Hope passes the halfway point
No bells or whistles…here’s our United in Hope update for the end of April 2026. We have officially passed the halfway point of this year’s target, with under $27,000 left to raise of our $60k goal.
58th annual Convention of the Synod counts down
Delegates, bookings are now open for the LCAQD 58th annual Convention of the Synod but time is running out!
Brisbane Walk My Way is coming our way, August 2026!
In refugee camps in Kenya and Somalia girls are at risk of child marriage simply because their families struggle with poverty and limited opportunities.
Grant Norsworthy – More than Music
Last year we were blessed to have Grant Norsworthy, a professional musician and member of the Lutheran Church in New Zealand, lead workshops for church musicians on music in worship.
Notice Board
Notices below are current at time of posting. Dates are provided for reference. Information may not be current after the date of posting.
Qld Bung Yumi 2025
Current and previous PNG missionaries, families, MKs and friends are welcome to attend Bung Yumi 2025 on Sunday 12 April, at St Peters Lutheran College.
LCAQD Pastor Installations
The LCAQD is giving thanks for the recent pastor installations of Rev Mark Winter, Rev Sean Hotinski, and Rev Greg Bensted.
District Worship Committee seeks more members
The LCAQD Worship Committee is seeking additional members. If you feel God is calling you to serve in this way please email the District.
LCA Disaster and Welfare Fund
The purpose of the LCA Disaster and Welfare Fund is to meet the needs of people affected by disasters, such as droughts, floods and fires.
Holy Week Resources
Holy Week this year begins with Palm Sunday on 13 April and ends on Easter Sunday on 20 April. The LCANZ has resources available for Easter.
Invitation: final service for Bethlehem Coopers Plains
Bethlehem Lutheran Church Coopers Plains, has prayerfully and thoughtfully decided to close. Their final service will be held on Sunday 13 April 2025.
First women to be ordained in LCANZ
Six people will join the LCANZ’s ordained ministry ranks in the coming six weeks, including two women in what is a first for the church.
2025 LCAQD Pastors Conference
The LCAQD Is pleased to announce that registration for the 2025 Queensland District Pastors Conference (DPC) is now open.
Enrol at ALC for 2026
Enrolments for 2026 are just around the corner, opening mid-November. A quick enquiry today is the perfect way to start the conversation.
Lenten Resources from LTM
Lutheran Tract Mission (LTM) has a number of Lenten and Easter resources available, including ones for children. To download them, go to ltm.org.au
Hope for Kids
Lutheran Media and Messages of hope are excited to launch the rebranding of ‘Happyland’ to ‘Hope for kids’.
Changes to the Synod dinner function
There have been some important changes made to the 2025 Convention of the Synod Friday night dinner function.
Programs Manager, Luther Heights Youth Camp (full-time)
LYQ are currently seeking a Programs Manager to join the team at Luther Heights Youth Camp, on the Sunshine Coast.
Lutheran Media celebrates ‘80 years of blessings’
To kick off its 80th anniversary celebrations, Lutheran Media has launched a history book called Lutheran Media Ministry in Australia and New Zealand: 80 Years of Blessings, which may be purchased.
Encouraging prayer during Lent
This Lent, strengthen your prayer life with two great resources from Grow Ministries.
