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.
In Memoriam: Hubert Krenske (20/5/1944–11/1/2025)
In memoriam: Hubert Krenske was born on 20 May 1944 and died on 11 January 2025. Hubert served extensively across Queensland parishes.
2025 LCAQD Synod session times now available
This year’s District Synod times have been made public. Delegates should arrive in Cairns on 29 May in order make the Friday morning start.
Synod 2025 to have new session times
With many delegates needing to travel a greater distance, there has been a slight alteration to the timing of Synod sessions this year.
Cleaning Team Members Luther Heights
Luther Heights is looking for cleaning team members! To enquire or apply, email josh.wolsley@lutherheights.org.au today!
Lutheran Tract Mission resources for January
Lutheran Tract Mission has released some new resources for January. Check them out by heading to www.ltm.org.au today.
New CHaT book published
The annual checklist for Chairs and Treasurers (CHaT) has been published and copies are available to download from the LCAQD Administration page.
Thanksgiving Service
St Andrew’s Lutheran Church Brisbane City will hold a Vespers service in Thanksgiving for the resolution that allows the ordination of women.
A rose by any other name?
If you’ve had cause to contact the LCAQD Communications Advisor recently, you may have noticed a name change.
Safe Church training restructured
The LCANZ has been restructuring the way it delivers Safe Church training and manages complaints, in response to feedback from the church.
Pastor Mike Neldner retires
Last Sunday was Pastor Mike Neldner’s retirement from Caboolture, after 40 years of ministry, serving multiple communities.
2025 church year readings available now!
The readings for the 2025 calendar year are now available, and may be downloaded here.
ALWS Gifts of Grace give you more this Christmas! 🎁🎄
This Christmas, ALWS Gifts of Grace is TWICE the fun for your family! Each Gifts of Grace catalogue comes with a FREE children’s book,
Be a witness at Christmas with Lutheran Tract Mission (LTM)!
Need Christmas resources? Lutheran Tract Mission has you covered! And what better time to share the good news of God-with-us than at Christmas time?
Seasonal worship resources
With Christmas around the corner the LCA has been busy updating the Worship Planning Page with service resources for your congregation.
Women’s ordination FAQ
Rev Dr Dan Mueller has assembled a document of questions and answers concerning women’s ordination, which is available to download.
