LCAQD News
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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
A Christmas message from the District Executive Officer, LCAQD
A Christmas Message from Trevor Ruthenberg, the District Executive Officer Lutheran Church of Australia Queensland District.
Community News
Grace Lutheran Creche & Kindergarten Thanksgiving Celebration
After 58 years of faithful and loving service, Grace Lutheran Creche and Kindergarten will close its doors at the end of the year.
Eighty years of sharing hope
For eight decades, Lutheran Media has been providing Christian content for broadcast on radio stations in Australia and New Zealand, sharing hope in Jesus.
Walk My Way Brisbane – Save the Date!
Walk My Way Brisbane – Save the Date for our next Walk My Way, on Saturday 10 May 2025 at QUT Gardens Point Campus, Brisbane City!
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.
Calling all Composers and Songwriters!
The LCANZ’s Commission on Worship (CoW) is looking for music in any style which is suitable for use in worship.
LYQ Seeking People to Lead Camps!
LYQ Seeking People to Lead Camps! If God is calling you to help, please contact LYQ ASAP – all training is provided.
LYQ Brisbane Appeal Dinner Raises Over $75k
Over 300 guests shared a sophisticated evening of fun and fellowship at the LYQ Appeal Dinner, Victoria Park.
June 5 was World Environment Day!
Lutheran World Federation has a Global Young Reformer Network, and Elsa Matthias from Victoria represents the LCANZ on this group.
Convention of Synod News – Post-Synod Round Up!
Pastors, delegates, staff and visitors attended the 55th Annual Convention of Synod over the weekend, at the BTP Conference Centre.
‘One Church. One Purpose. Many Ministries’ Workshop
On Sunday morning Bishop Mark and Pastor David Schmidt facilitated a session titled ‘One Church. One Purpose. Many Ministries’.
Synod Worship Moments
Worship services and devotions were held throughout the Synod program, following the synod theme from Romans 8:28 in a contemplative style.
Synod Art Competition Winners Announced
For the first time, the Synod theme was represented creatively through an art competition sponsored by the Lutheran Laypeople’s League.
“Immense Joy and Privilege”: LYQ Reports to Synod
LYQ Director Darren Pope and Chair Janelle Anderson presented to Synod delegates, declaring an immense joy and privilege to serve with LYQ.
Lutheran Women of Qld Report to Synod
Marilyn Jonas, a former LWQ Bursary recipient, presented on the Lutheran Women of Queensland’s work over the past year.
District Bishop’s Report to Synod 2023
Bishop Mark introduced the concept of one church, one purpose, many ministries, and spoke about a District-wide missional theology.
Ministry & Mission Report to Synod 2023
Ministry and Mission Council Chair Carl Eckermann and Director Rev David Schmidt presented the Mission and Ministry Report.
Lutheran Services and LEQ Present Reports to Synod 2023
The LCAQD Departments presented written and video reports ahead of the Convention of the Synod, which can be viewed on the website.
Governance Change Program Continues Structural Transformation
The Governance Change Program Committee summarised the work completed since 2022 and delegates adopted a number of recommendations for 2023.
2023 LLL Mission Outreach Grant Presented at Synod
The 2023 LLL Mission Outreach Grant was presented to Emmanuel Lutheran Fellowship Toowoomba, toward their vision of “re-igniting sustainable youth ministry”.