LCAQD News
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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.
The Gathering Highlights!
Young adults from all over QLD have come together at The Gathering 2022 to be inspired by what God is doing in their lives. It was a great opportunity to… Read more
Holy week FREE Resource for Easter
AT OUR TABLE Gathering around a table to appreciate a meal is an ideal time for households to engage with the Easter story. Using everyday meal components, this Easter resource… Read more
National Young Adult Forum
The forum is an opportunity for young adults to hear about and discuss the issues that our church currently faces and to learn the function of Synod. Saturday 4 September… Read more
Lutheran Tract Mission (LTM) have amazing resources for families!
The tract shown is one of 12 for all seasons and major topics in our Lutheran Faith. Please take time to look at these and are available for our LCANZ…. Read more
Welcome Dr Merryn Ruwoldt!
Dr Merryl Ruwoldt is taking over from Dr Stephen Haar as the new academic Dean of ALC, as he transitions to retirement Dr Stephen Haar hands over the role of [Academic]… Read more
Replenish Women’s Retreat & Grace Laced Retreat
Registration will open May 1, 2022 at this link. Learn more about it here.
Staff are urgently required at Hermannsburg (Ntaria)
Duty supervisor and store worker at the Finke River Mission Store and tearoom operators and hospitality workers at the Historic Precinct. For more information about these positions, visit the FRM website… Read more
Cross Cultural Ministry Grants
Shared from the Cross Cultural Ministry eNews 24 March 2022 The Cross-Cultural Ministry department offers Minor grants (up to $1000) to support congregations to engage new arrivals. Applications can be made throughout… Read more
LCAQD Flood response – including northern NSW
Your donations are reaching people in need! Read the story Apply for assistance, donate or set up a project. Details are all here: https://qld.lca.org.au/support/2022-floods/ + The photo shows Norwin Lutheran… Read more
Governance Change Project Session Upate
As you are aware the LCAQD has been continuing its work on the governance change project with a focus on further enhancing the governance model across the district. Details are… Read more
Grandparents have a vital role!
Studies continue to confirm that parents are the key people who influence whether or not their children will have faith. This means that one of the best places for young… Read more
Care Ministries (incorporating the Ageing) Webinar
Friday 8 April 2.00pm-3.00pm ACST 2.30pm-3.30pm AEST 12.30pm-1.30pm AWST 4.30pm-5.30pm NZST Pastor Peter Miller will share his tips for congregational visiting. Register here
Latest PSD News & Training Dates
PSD Training PSD News, this includes: Webinar – LCA Child Safety Standards for Congregations, 26 March From the eSafety Commissioner – Webinars for parents and carers.
‘In dark places God sends his children to be light … ’
…said Ukraine-based Pastor Wayne Zschech via online interview. Pastor Wayne has been working in Ukraine for 29 years, and is a nephew of LCAQD member Phil Mibus. This is the… Read more
Join the celebration at our Brisbane Appeal Dinner 2022!
Just like the exciting programs that LYQ facilitate with young people, the Brisbane Appeal Dinner is lots of fun with inspiring speakers, great food and company! Importantly it also raises… Read more
