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.
The path of peace – an Advent reflection
Pastor Reid Matthias reflects on the unorthodox life of a desert wanderer, whose role was to ‘go on before the Lord to prepare a way for him [and] guide our feet into the path of peace’.
In Memoriam
In Memoriam: Samuel Simpfendorfer (28/04/1934–2/12/2024). Mourned by wife Alicia, children Diane, Mark, Ruth, David, Naomi and families.
Earn an accredited award in a year!
This training opportunity explores the teachings of the Lutheran Church including key Lutheran doctrines and Lutheran perspectives.
Discover hope at Christmas
Where do you find yourself this Christmas? What does Christmas mean to you? Read Lutheran Media’s booklet ‘What is Christmas? to discover more!
Safe Church training restructured
The LCANZ has restructured the way it delivers Safe Church training and manages complaints, as a result of feedback from the church.
LCAQD Synod Draft Minutes approved by DCB
The 2024 LCAQD Synod Draft Minutes have now been approved by the District Church Board (DCB) and are available to download.
Call for churches to join refugee support initiative
ALWS is calling on Lutheran congregations to form community supporter groups to help some of the most vulnerable refugees resettle in Australia.
LYQ has a new shop!
Wear your heart on your sleeve and support the work of LYQ investing in young lives. Choose from a huge variety of merch and accessories.
Luther Heights Youth Camp Gardener
Luther Heights Youth Camp has a casual position available for a gardener, 24 hours per week. Send your CV in today!
Journey through the 12 days of Christmas
The LCAIM booklet, ‘Joy to the World – 12 Days of Christmas’, shares insights into how our partner countries and churches celebrate Christmas.
Does your Super need a check up?
Trevor Ruthenberg, District Executive Officer LCAQD, took a moment recently to speak with Katie Lightfoot of Mercer Super.
Advent devotional booklet brings carols to life
During the Christmas season we constantly hear the sounds of the season, more commonly called Christmas carols.
Activity Instructors
Looking for casual work? Love working with kids? Hold a cert IV in Outdoor Leadership or equivalent qualifications? Then join our team!
Coordinator – Systematic Theology, Australian Lutheran College
ALC is seeking a Systematic Theologian with a proven record of quality teaching and research who can provide leadership in the discipline of Lutheran Systematic Theology.
Administrative Communications Coordinator, Ipswich Lutheran Parish
Ipswich Lutheran Parish is seeking an Administrative Communications Coordinator to join our vibrant parish team.
