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
Faith taking shape at St Mark’s Caloundra
Faith is taking shape at St Mark’s Caloundra, with the help of a $14,000 LLL Australia Mission and Ministry Grant.
Serving in Far North Queensland
Is God prompting you to serve in Far North Queensland? There is an ongoing need for a long-term spiritual leader in the region.
Bethlehem opens its doors
At the Bethlehem Lutheran Church Woongoolba we OPENED OUR DOORS to the community for a Community Thanksgiving Service.
Community News
LCAQD Congregation Training Day Resources
A successful day of learning, sharing and equipping our congregations and a wonderful opportunity for congregational leaders and members to come together.
Season of Creation resources
Season of Creation (1 September-4 October) is a time for Christians to come together in prayer and action for God’s creation.
Queensland Lutherans Step Out in Faith for Refugee Girls
On Saturday 8 August, more than 650 Queenslanders stepped out across Brisbane for Walk My Way, with a public witness of faith in action.
United in Hope, at Cairns and Atherton
While significant focus of the LCAQD’s United in Hope appeal has been on the more remote communities of Hope Vale, Wujal Wujal and Coen, here’s a look at the Cairns Parish.
Church Engagement: honouring our heritage, growing our future
Lutheran Services has introduced a new Church Engagement Lead role to strengthen relationships across our Lutheran community.
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.
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.
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.
