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
Faith taking shape at St Mark’s Caloundra
Faith is taking shape at St Mark’s Caloundra, with the help of a $14,000 LLL Australia Mission and Ministry Grant.
Serving in Far North Queensland
Is God prompting you to serve in Far North Queensland? There is an ongoing need for a long-term spiritual leader in the region.
Bethlehem opens its doors
At the Bethlehem Lutheran Church Woongoolba we OPENED OUR DOORS to the community for a Community Thanksgiving Service.
Community News
Rising above, beyond and together
Leadership and discipleship begin with following Christ, serving others, and responding to God’s call with courage and compassion.
LCAQD Congregation Training Day Resources
A successful day of learning, sharing and equipping our congregations and a wonderful opportunity for congregational leaders and members to come together.
Season of Creation resources
Season of Creation (1 September-4 October) is a time for Christians to come together in prayer and action for God’s creation.
Queensland Lutherans Step Out in Faith for Refugee Girls
On Saturday 8 August, more than 650 Queenslanders stepped out across Brisbane for Walk My Way, with a public witness of faith in action.
United in Hope, at Cairns and Atherton
While significant focus of the LCAQD’s United in Hope appeal has been on the more remote communities of Hope Vale, Wujal Wujal and Coen, here’s a look at the Cairns Parish.
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.
ALC Festival of Learning 2023
The Festival of Learning provides an opportunity for people to come together while reflecting on faith, ministry and theology.
Founding Headmaster of Grace Lutheran College Awarded OAM
Fred Stolz was awarded an Order of Australia Medal as part of the Australia Day Honours List, in recognition for his services to education.
Date Claimer: LWQ Retreat/ Convention
LWQ Retreat/ ConventionDate: 19-21 May 2023. Location: Maroochy Waterfront Camp and Conference Centre, David Low Way, Maroochydore.
World Day of Prayer Friday March 3
The World Day of Prayer (WDP) is an international ecumenical Christian laywomen’s initiative. It is celebrated annually in over 170 countries.
General Synod Closing Worship Livestream
The General Synod closing worship service will be live-streamed from the MCEC at 9.30am (AEDT) on Sunday, 12 February 2023.
Immanuel Lutheran Church Ropeley 100th Anniversary
Immanuel Lutheran Church Ropeley is celebrating its 100th anniversary, and you’re invited! Please RSVP for catering purposes.
The Spilsburys have it! Joy as Pastors Newly Installed
The LCAQD extends its congratulations to Tim Spilsbury, installed at Ipswich Lutheran Church, and Luke Spilsbury, installed at Good Shepherd Lutheran College Noosa.
Darren Pope Installed as New LYQ Director
In January Darren Pope was installed as the Lutheran Youth of Queensland Director at Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Rochedale.
ALC Discover Program
Discover is a program run by the ALC to help you discern what your service in the church might look like. Join their Zoom session this Jan!
Frontier School of Mission is Re-starting!
Frontier School of Mission is Re-starting! After a Covid gap the NSW-ACT district is re-starting the Frontier Program.
Ordination News
The LCAQD is praising God for the upcoming ordination of Jeremy D Smith on 18 December 2022 at St John’s Lutheran Church Corinda Qld at 2.00pm. Jeremy will be ordained as a General Ministry Pastor by Bishop Paul Smith. His first parish will be Kadina.
LCANZ Flood Appeal
Prayers and donations are bringing hope, love and care to people in flood-ravaged communities in central New South Wales.
Together in Mission
2022 has been a busy year of mission for the church. LLL celebrates your contribution in its annual Together in Mission publication.
Cross-Cultural Ministry Training Course
The LCANZ Cross-Cultural Ministry Department has teamed up with the ALC to offer this online training course, free in 2022.
