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Living Faithfully & Prayerfully Articles
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Events
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Job & Vacancies
A summary of current positions vacancies promoted through the District.
Living Faithfully & Prayerfully
Hope shines through the floodwaters
Over the past fortnight, Ingham and Townsville have faced the challenges of severe flooding, days without power and cut-off roads.
Community News
The Paraments of Gin Gin
It was in early 1952 that my mother Clara Matilda Zillmann decided to crochet an altar cloth for Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church at Wallaville.
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.
Dalby Pastor awarded National Emergency Medal
Pastor Joel Pukallus has been presented with the National Emergency Medal for his role during the “Black Summer” bushfires of 2019-2020.
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.
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.
Telstra Bigpond mailboxes set to close
Telstra Bigpond mailboxes and a number of other related services are set to close on 31 March 2025, the telecommunications giant has advised.
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.
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.