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
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.
2021 Synod Delegates
Planning for the 2021 Convention of General Synod is well underway. Parishes should be electing their delegates soon. View or download guidelines for non face-to-face AGMs. Bear in mind there might… Read more
LCAQD Synod 2020 reports
Most LCAQD synod reports have been finalised. An access link will be sent to the 2019 registered delegates in coming days. If you receive this link, and were not elected… Read more
We are looking for an array of LCAQD stories and news to share.
We would love to see pictures of your church, activities, videos, events, good news stories…. the lot! If something comes to mind, please send pictures and information through to communications@qld.lca.org.au –… Read more
Constitution Review Interim Report Released
Review the report here.
Domestic & Family Violence Awareness Zoom Workshops
Wed 14th, 21st, 28th of October. 7-8pm. Free event. More details in this flyer
“The Church in a post COVID-19 World” articles
The August issue of the Lutheran Theological Journal (LTJ*) is now available. This is a special themed issue containing contributions submitted by workers across the LCA/NZ with their reflections on… Read more
Season of Creation Jubilee of the Earth
A Special Evensong service to market the end of Season of Creation, Jubilee of the Earth. St John’s Cathedral, Brisbane. Sunday 27th September 6pm. Guest Speaker Rev Peter Moore. More… Read more
Microsoft security measure affects email forwarding
LCA IT has issued a notice about a Microsoft security measure, effective 1 September, which prevents the automatic forwarding from one email account to another. This will affect some users… Read more
Thank you Ashlee!
We have been delighted to have Ashlee Schultz on the LCAQD M&M Communications team this year, gathering and sharing stories of faith and hope. We say a farewell for now… Read more
LYQ Summer Camp Registrations are open!
Have a look at the amazing camps lined up for the summer holidays! Registrations are limited, so get in quick! Summer Camps
RAP on its way to you
The LCA’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) has been officially endorsed by General Church Board and Reconciliation Australia (read the story). RAP documents and posters were posted last week. Keep a… Read more
Lutheran Theological Journal August Issue Available
The August issue of the Lutheran Theological Journal (LTJ*) is now available. This is a special themed issue containing contributions submitted by workers across the LCA/NZ with their reflections on… Read more
Report from LCANZ General Church Board
In February the LCANZ General Church Board (GCB) and College of Bishops (CoB) met for the second time to discuss the division in the church around the ordination of both… Read more
COVID-19 caution forces ALWS anniversary cancellation
COVID-19 infection risks, health guidelines, border restrictions and ongoing uncertainty have forced the cancellation of ALWS’s plans for public events to give thanks for 70 years of service. ALWS instead is… Read more
St Johns Lutheran School, Kingaroy makes the news!
St Johns Year 9 student Charlotte Landherr wins a national prize and will have her english work published in a new teaching resource used by Australian secondary students. Congratulations Charlotte!… Read more