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.
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.
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!
