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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
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Synod Art Competition Winners Announced
For the first time, the Synod theme was represented creatively through an art competition sponsored by the Lutheran Laypeople’s League.
“Immense Joy and Privilege”: LYQ Reports to Synod
LYQ Director Darren Pope and Chair Janelle Anderson presented to Synod delegates, declaring an immense joy and privilege to serve with LYQ.
Lutheran Women of Qld Report to Synod
Marilyn Jonas, a former LWQ Bursary recipient, presented on the Lutheran Women of Queensland’s work over the past year.
District Bishop’s Report to Synod 2023
Bishop Mark introduced the concept of one church, one purpose, many ministries, and spoke about a District-wide missional theology.
Ministry & Mission Report to Synod 2023
Ministry and Mission Council Chair Carl Eckermann and Director Rev David Schmidt presented the Mission and Ministry Report.
Lutheran Services and LEQ Present Reports to Synod 2023
The LCAQD Departments presented written and video reports ahead of the Convention of the Synod, which can be viewed on the website.
Governance Change Program Continues Structural Transformation
The Governance Change Program Committee summarised the work completed since 2022 and delegates adopted a number of recommendations for 2023.
2023 LLL Mission Outreach Grant Presented at Synod
The 2023 LLL Mission Outreach Grant was presented to Emmanuel Lutheran Fellowship Toowoomba, toward their vision of “re-igniting sustainable youth ministry”.
Bishop Term of Service Increased by a Year
Synod Delegates this Saturday voted in favour of the LCAQD Bishop’s term being increased to four years, in line with other districts.
LCANZ Bishop’s Report to Synod 2023
Bishop Paul Smith offered greetings from the broader LCANZ and presented upon a number of churchwide matters at this year’s LCAQD Synod.
LCANZ Simultaneous Art Exhibition
‘Come to the Banquet’ will be the theme for the 2023 LCANZ Simultaneous Art Exhibition.
Conference-Goers ‘Challenged and Inspired’ for Local Mission
More than 50 people re-considered their local neighbourhoods as mission fields during last weekend’s Cross-Cultural Ministry Conference.
Intensive: Theology of Mission
The Frontier School of Mission is offering a Theology of Mission Intensive, which may be credited or audited.
Lutheran Media Photo Competition
Enter your best original and inspiring landscape, architectural, animal or nature photo and win a cash prize!
Way Forward Working Groups Appointed
The LCANZ General Church Board and College of Bishops have appointed the eight working groups for the Ordination Way Forward proposal.
