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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
Pastoral Letter from Mark Vainikka, Bishop LCAQD
In the wake of the Synod’s decision to allow the ordination of both men and women in the LCANZ, I believe these words from St Paul hold deep significance for us as a church family.
Community News
Synod elects a mission leader as Assistant Bishop
General Synod has elected Pastor Stephen Schultz as Assistant Bishop of the LCANZ. Incumbent Assistant Bishop Neville Otto did not stand for re-election.
Recognise and celebrate Christian care in your community
The LCANZ encourages every congregation to celebrate the ministries of care happening in our local churches and communities.
LCAQD announces new role and appointees
The Office of the District is making an important change by adding the role of Deputy District Executive Officer (DDEO), and two new appointments have been made.
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.
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Lutheran Services Presents… ‘If Only I Could’
Don’t miss the opportunity to witness the transformative power of dance with If Only I Could… a stunning performance featuring Tabeel aged care residents and four professional dancers recreating and… Read more
McCrindle Church, State and the Australian Community – Free Event
On Thursday 21st of October 11am in the upcoming free virtual event, McCrindle explore the changing Australian faith and spiritual context in light of COVID-19. They will present the latest… Read more
Installation Photos & Video of Bishop Mark Vainikka from Sunday 19th September 2021
The live stream video is available for viewing here. The gallery of photos taken of the istallation is available here.
Chaplain Grace Lutheran Church Redcliffe
Grace Lutheran Church Redcliffe (GLCR) is seeking a Chaplain to complement and support ministry initiatives within Grace Lutheran Creche and Kindergarten (GC&K) and work in partnership with GLCR Pastor and… Read more
Installation for Bishop Mark Vainikka Update
All are welcome! Livestreaming will also be available on the LCAQD Facebook page. Head there now to ‘Like’ and follow the page to receive a notification when we go live!… Read more
National Church Life Survey
LCA congregations are all set up for the National Church Life Survey, to be held in October/November this year.
LYQ Camps Feature!
LYQ Camps Feature! Nov 21-30th Young Adult Discipleship Retreat 21 – Encounter God, Know yourself, Live for change | Lutheran Youth of Queensland (lyq.org.au) Dec 12-17th Senior Blast (LYQ Camp) & Junior Blast… Read more
Lutheran Services Cooinda Announcement
We are delighted to announce that Lutheran Services will be the new operators of the Cooinda Aged Care Centre in Gympie. The 164-bed centre will be their third service in… Read more
Do you teach RI?
Christian Religious Instruction (RI) is a vital ministry that is carried out quietly and humbly and coordinated locally, so we don’t always know which LCAQD members currently teach RI. If… Read more
Are you involved in cross cultural ministry and mission?
Are you a pastor, church council member or volunteer? Do you want to nuture a biblical vision and take practical steps toward a cross cultural ministry? If you said yes… Read more
75th Anniversary Service for Grace Lutheran Church, Redcliffe
Grace Lutheran Church, Redcliffe QLD will be celebrating its 75th anniversary on Sunday October 17, 2021 with a thanksgiving service and morning tea. All past and present members are most… Read more
Alternate Delegates for LCA Convention of General Synod
The LCA’s Constitution and By-laws makes provision for the appointment of an alternate parish delegate for Convention of General Synod in the situation that a parish’s elected delegate cannot attend…. Read more
Change in the local church
Read the article here. Thank you Pastor Adrian Kitson from South Australia for expressing so succinctly the prayers and hopes of so many of us within the LCANZ. Shared from LCA… Read more
ELCA Scholarships
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) has invited the LCANZ to participate in its annual International Scholarship Program. Under the program, the ELCA will provide a scholarship for a… Read more