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
Faithful living
God asks us to be faithful to Him. How can I be full of faith in a world where minds are changed as often as socks?
An ANZAC Prayer
O Lord, lover of souls, who through the mouth of your prophet of old declared that all souls are yours, we thank you for the brave and faithful dead…
New Life at any Stage
Easter is commonly tied to the sacrament of baptism, following St Paul in Romans 5. This is the story of Barry’s baptism at Zion Aged Care.
Community News
Synod Art Competition receives a record number of entries
The LLL in conjunction with the LCAQD are excited to share a record 77 submissions to the 2026 LCAQD Synod Art Competition.
United in Hope passes the halfway point
No bells or whistles…here’s our United in Hope update for the end of April 2026. We have officially passed the halfway point of this year’s target, with under $27,000 left to raise of our $60k goal.
58th annual Convention of the Synod counts down
Delegates, bookings are now open for the LCAQD 58th annual Convention of the Synod but time is running out!
Brisbane Walk My Way is coming our way, August 2026!
In refugee camps in Kenya and Somalia girls are at risk of child marriage simply because their families struggle with poverty and limited opportunities.
Grant Norsworthy – More than Music
Last year we were blessed to have Grant Norsworthy, a professional musician and member of the Lutheran Church in New Zealand, lead workshops for church musicians on music in worship.
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.
Northern Downs Lutheran Parish Incorporated
Crows Nest Lutheran Parish and Christ Church Highfields Congregation have joined together, forming Northern Downs Lutheran Parish Incorporated
New Developments for Concordia College, Toowoomba
Anton Prinsloo, Head of College of Concordia Lutheran College in Toowoomba has announced next steps for Lutheran education in Toowoomba.
Servant of Christ Awarded
First Assistant Bishop Ben Hentschke presented the Lutheran Church of Australia’s “Servant of Christ” Award to Jill Schefe.
ALWS Myanmar Appeal
The Australian Govt has awarded ALWS a new 5:1 grant for Myanmar. This means any money you donate has SIX TIMES the impact!
Great News from LCA Local Mission Team
LCA Local Mission offers support and inspiration for your mission. Click to read more about news from the various offices of Local Mission.
ALC Annual Appeal
Show your support for the ALC and receive a benefit in return. Donations over $2 are tax deductible.
New Resource from Grow Ministries
‘Living the Catechism’ is a resource from Grow Ministries designed to introduce people to the teachings of the Christian faith.
Confirmation an Act of Hope
In what could be described as an expression of hope, there has been a noted increase in confirmations since the advent of Covid-19.
LWQ Appoints New President for 2023-2024
LWQ Appoints New President for 2023-2024. Val Kath has been appointed as the President of Lutheran Women of Queensland for 2023-2024.
Way Forward News
The Way Forward project team has described the response to the call for models as ‘highly encouraging’ with over 100 submissions.
Email Forwarding
Pastors (including emeriti pastors) and other church workers are now able to turn on forwarding from their LCA email account.
LCAQD Staffing Updates
We recently farewelled Crystal Bignall and Lesly Huyapaya Ramirez, as they move on to new work opportunities.
ALC Launches Annual Appeal
Australian Lutheran College has launched its annual appeal, seeking to raise funds not covered by the LCANZ.
Only One Week Remains! Call for Models for Way Forward
A calling for models for a way forward in which the LCANZ could operate as ‘one church with two different practices of ordination’.
Borgfeldt Legacy Grants
Borgfeldt Legacy grants are available to schools, congregations, aged care and community services, and departments or agencies of the LCANZ.
