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
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.
GFH now Available for all Three Lectionary Years
Growing Faith at Home is a weekly lectionary-based take-home resource. It connects congregational worship with the faith life of the home.
Nazareth Biography Published
Robin Kleinschmidt has published a biography of Nazareth Lutheran Church Woolloongabba, calling it “a story of divine grace and human frailty, of God’s love for His people and their faithful responsive love for Him.”
Way Forward may Refine Framework
After consulting with the broader church for feedback the Way Forward Project is considering amending the current iteration of the framework.
2024 LLL Mission Outreach Grant Presented at Synod
Ross Smith, CEO of LLL, presented the 2024 Mission Outreach Grant to Our Saviour Lutheran Church Rochedale.
LCAQD Synod 2024 Welcomes Visting Dignitaries
After the Saturday morning Synod opening worship, local elected members and other denominational leaders were invited to speak to delegates.
Borgfeldt Legacy Grants
Borgfeldt Legacy Grants are available to agencies of the LCANZ that require support for projects that aid the welfare of children.
LYQ Appeal Dinner Raises over $100k
The LYQ Appeal Dinner guests and supporters collectively contributed more than $106,000 towards the ministry and mission of LYQ.
CLW Winter Camp Registrations – Last Days!
Registrations are now open for LYQ’s Christian Life Week Winter Camps, but spaces are filling quickly! To enrol your child, go to lyq.org.au.
Registrations Open: Replenish Women’s Retreat
Feeling drained from the hustle of everyday life and just need a weekend to stop, unwind and take a break from the chaos? Come on Retreat!
2024 Convention of the Synod News
Pastors, delegates, staff and visitors attended the 56th Annual Convention of Synod over the weekend, at Highfields Cultural Centre Toowoomba.
LCAQD Synod Rhyming Reflection
LCAQD First Assistant Bishop Ben Hentschke shared this rhyming reflection at Synod, based on Colossians 3:15-17.
2024 Synod Art Competition Winners Announced
Sponsor Lutheran Lay People’s League in conjunction with the LCAQD are excited to share the winners in the 2024 LCAQD Synod Art Competition.
LCAQD District Welcomes New Pastors
Pastor Mark Vainikka, Bishop of the LCAQD, welcomed new pastors to the district at the 56th Convention of the Synod.
Church Gathers as 56th Synod Begins
There was a sense of joy and purpose as delegates, officials and visitors gathered on 31 May 2024 for the LCAQD 56th Convention of the Synod.
Synod Art Competition Entries Double for 2024
We are excited to share submissions across all categories to the 2024 LCAQD Synod Art Competition, which have doubled in number this year.
