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.
Pastor Installations
Please be in prayer for the following pastor installations scheduled in March and April 2025.
General Secretary, Queensland Churches Together
Job Vacancy
Next Ed conference
Next Ed conference When: Wed 25 June, 8:30am – 4:00pmWhere: Immanuel Lutheran College, Buderim, Sunshine Coast
Tickets for the LYQ 2025 Appeal Dinner are open now!
Tickets for the LYQ 2025 Appeal Dinner are open now!Come and enjoy fantastic food, wine and community… and support young people.
2025 LCAQD Synod Art Competition
Entry to the 2025 LCAQD Convention of the Synod Art Competition is now open! Entrants must consider the Synod theme in their submissions.
Lenten Devotional
Lutheran Tract Mission has recently finished the new Lenten Devotional for 2025. The devotional ‘Miraculous Jesus’ focuses on the miracles of Jesus during His ministry
Responding to domestic violence – Gladstone
The JCDVPP is presenting a workshop in Gladstone on domestic and family violence, on Friday 14 March 2025.
FIRE, WIND, SILENCE: Holy Spirit Conference
The FIRE, WIND, SILENCE Conference is a response to the need for safe spaces where Lutherans can explore the Holy Spirit.
Got recycling?
Got recycling? Help by doing something good with your empties! Your refund can be used to support Lutheran Youth of Queensland.
CSS action plan due 31 March
If they haven’t already done so, all LCA congregations should now be preparing their round 2 Child Safety Standards Action Plan.
Telstra retraction
The LCAQD was recently advised of the restructuring and closure of some Telstra services. This information has now been determined to be incorrect.
Video resources developed by Bishop Paul Smith
LCANZ Bishop Pastor Paul Smith has developed a number of video resources on questions about ordination which are available to view.
Seasonal resource planning
All the resources you need for the current season of Epiphany, and the upcoming Lent/ Easter season are available on the worship planning page.
Free to good home!
A Lutheran Services staff member had a grandfather die recently who made many wooden pieces for his congregation and retirement communities.
