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
Gospel Glimmers in Unlikely Places
Anzac Day is perhaps the most ‘holy’ day of the year in modern secular Australia. We get up early to remember. We make pilgrimages—some even to the distant shores of Gallipoli.
Community News
2024 Lenten Appeal – Last Days
For almost 90 years, the LCAQD has developed care services in response to needs in our communities. Lutheran Services continues that work.
Registrations Open! Synod & LCAQD Conference
Registrations are now open for the 2024 LCAQD Conference (including District Pastors’ Conference) and 2024 LCAQD Convention of the Synod.
Way Forward Update *NEW*
The Way Forward working groups are in the development phase of the final framework that will be put to General Synod in October as a proposal for how the LCANZ might operate as one church with two practices of ordination.
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.
National Young Adult Forum
The forum is an opportunity for young adults to hear about and discuss the issues that our church currently faces and to learn the function of Synod. Saturday 4 September… Read more
Lutheran Tract Mission (LTM) have amazing resources for families!
The tract shown is one of 12 for all seasons and major topics in our Lutheran Faith. Please take time to look at these and are available for our LCANZ…. Read more
Welcome Dr Merryn Ruwoldt!
Dr Merryl Ruwoldt is taking over from Dr Stephen Haar as the new academic Dean of ALC, as he transitions to retirement Dr Stephen Haar hands over the role of [Academic]… Read more
Replenish Women’s Retreat & Grace Laced Retreat
Registration will open May 1, 2022 at this link. Learn more about it here.
Staff are urgently required at Hermannsburg (Ntaria)
Duty supervisor and store worker at the Finke River Mission Store and tearoom operators and hospitality workers at the Historic Precinct. For more information about these positions, visit the FRM website… Read more
Cross Cultural Ministry Grants
Shared from the Cross Cultural Ministry eNews 24 March 2022 The Cross-Cultural Ministry department offers Minor grants (up to $1000) to support congregations to engage new arrivals. Applications can be made throughout… Read more
LCAQD Flood response – including northern NSW
Your donations are reaching people in need! Read the story Apply for assistance, donate or set up a project. Details are all here: https://qld.lca.org.au/support/2022-floods/ + The photo shows Norwin Lutheran… Read more
Governance Change Project Session Upate
As you are aware the LCAQD has been continuing its work on the governance change project with a focus on further enhancing the governance model across the district. Details are… Read more
Grandparents have a vital role!
Studies continue to confirm that parents are the key people who influence whether or not their children will have faith. This means that one of the best places for young… Read more
Care Ministries (incorporating the Ageing) Webinar
Friday 8 April 2.00pm-3.00pm ACST 2.30pm-3.30pm AEST 12.30pm-1.30pm AWST 4.30pm-5.30pm NZST Pastor Peter Miller will share his tips for congregational visiting. Register here
Latest PSD News & Training Dates
PSD Training PSD News, this includes: Webinar – LCA Child Safety Standards for Congregations, 26 March From the eSafety Commissioner – Webinars for parents and carers.
‘In dark places God sends his children to be light … ’
…said Ukraine-based Pastor Wayne Zschech via online interview. Pastor Wayne has been working in Ukraine for 29 years, and is a nephew of LCAQD member Phil Mibus. This is the… Read more
Join the celebration at our Brisbane Appeal Dinner 2022!
Just like the exciting programs that LYQ facilitate with young people, the Brisbane Appeal Dinner is lots of fun with inspiring speakers, great food and company! Importantly it also raises… Read more
Installation of Tanya Crooks, Executive Director LEQ
We officially welcome Tanya Crooks to her new role following her installation on March 13 by Bishop Mark Vainikka. One highlight of the day was to hear the words of… Read more
Please keep praying for flood-hit communities
While deadly floodwaters in eastern Australia have receded and the clean-up continues in the wake of the tragedy, praying for affected communities is more important than ever, say Lutheran church… Read more