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Living Faithfully & Prayerfully Articles
Food for thought on living faithfully and prayerfully in today's society
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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
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Video Introducing the Governance Change Project
Mark Vainikka shares on the purpose behind the Governance Change Project Watch the video here.
Amplify Date Claimers!
Amplify Summit (For Leaders) Friday March 4 2022 Amplify Conference | For Children, Youth & Family Ministry Saturday March 5 2022
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In-Person LCANZ Synod 2023
The General Church Board has announced that the in-person sessions of the 20th Convention of General Synod will be held from 9 to 12 February 2023 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. The… Read more
Installation of Charmaine Harch to LCANZ General Church Board (GCB)
In a break from tradition, the recently elected General Church Board (GCB) members will be installed during a regular service at their home congregations. In the past, GCB members have… Read more
Benjamin Graham Ordination
Benjamin Gregory Graham will be ordained in St John’s Bundaberg on 9th January at 9.00 am. Ben’s installation will take place in Lowood on the 23rd January.
Mission Outreach Grant for 2022 – Applications Open!
Does your congregation have a brilliant mission idea, but lacks the funds to get it off the ground? Think about applying for an LLL Australia Mission Outreach Grant of up to $25,000. Applications… Read more
Australian Lutheran College enrolments open for 2022
Dip your toes in the water and study from home through the Discover program: Learn more by visiting Discover.
Farewell Bishop John Henderson
We will farewell Pastor John Henderson as Churchwide Bishop at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 28 Muller Rd, Greenacres SA, on Sunday 5 December at a 10am regular congregational service. Due to… Read more
Dedication of Worship and Ministry Centre at Good Shepherd, Noosa
We join the Good Shepherd congregation and college community in thanking God for their beautiful new worship and ministry facility. The dedication was performed by Bishop Mark Vainikka last Sunday… Read more
Applications Invited
St John’s Lutheran Church, Bundaberg, is looking for a caring person to fill the role of Faith Development Coordinator. The successful applicant will need to work with our Care Team… Read more
LLL Anniversary grants for congregations
The LLL is offering congregations the opportunity to commemorate its 100 year anniversary through a special grant program. They are offering congregations the opportunity to apply for a $2,500 grant… Read more
Are you being called to serve?
Dear Lutheran Friends, I am writing to encourage you to consider getting involved in some of the day to day management of our Church. We are excited for the future… Read more
National Church Life Survey update
Due to COVID, the survey period for the National Church Life Survey (NCLS) has been extended until February 2022. Churches will receive a survey kit to help them run the 2021… Read more
Stamps for Missions
Did you know that volunteers soak used postage stamps to raise $13,000-$15,000 annually to support LCA International mission projects? You can be part of this by posting your used stamps… Read more