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.
Congregational Roles Manual Example
St Andrews congregation in Brisbane has produced a Roles Manual to describe their volunteer roles and guide volunteers as they serve within the congregation, and has given us permission to… Read more
PSD News & Updates 7 Sept 2021
National Child Protection Week – this week Articles: Too much time on screens? Screen time effects and guidelines for children and young people. What does the evidence tell us about… Read more
FREE CALENDAR
The Lutheran Media Calendar is full of inspiring competition photos and is great for gifts. Order your free Calendar for yourself or to give away as gifts at lutheranmedia.org.au/calendar or call… Read more
PSD News & Training Dates 25 Aug 2021
News from Blue Card Services National Child Protection Week, 5-11 September Who’s chatting to your kids (Qld Police) From the eSafety Commissioner New posters from Blue Card Services READ NEWS… Read more
Queensland Churches Together Newsletter
Featuring updates about Domestic & Family Violence Awareness Qld Churches Environmental Network National Council of Churches Australia Read the QCT newsletter
Video Competition
Enter your original and engaging video that tells an encouraging and inspiring story. Prize money on offer and every valid entry receives a thank you gift. For entry details, go to… Read more
Season of Creation Service
St Stephen’s Cathedral, Brisbane Tuesday 1st September 7pm From 1 September to 4 October Christians around the world celebrate Season of Creation. The theme for 2021 is “A home for… Read more
New Resource Helps with Funeral Plans
Preparing for my funeral is a new resource developed by the LCANZ’s Committee for Ministry with the Ageing. It is designed to take away some of the stress of preparing a funeral for… Read more
Your congregation’s LCA email address
Did you know that your congregation has an LCA email address that needs to be regularly monitored? This email address is where all communication from the LCA is sent, including… Read more
Are you checking your LCA email address?
Notice from LCA (10 Aug 2021) From 1 November we will no longer send communications to your private address. All messages from Churchwide offices will be sent to your LCA… Read more
Tribute for Lola Paech
In loving memory, daughter Judy Vitale and son Rob Paech share words of their mother, Lola Paech’s life.
Did You Know?
DID YOU KNOW? Did you know? “From 5 July 2021, it is an offence to fail to protect a child from a sexual offence in an institutional setting.” Did you… Read more
Convention of General Synod
Update from LCA eNews 20 July 2021 The General Church Board has confirmed that the online sessions (2021) of Convention of General Synod will be held on Friday and Saturday 1–2… Read more
Functioning Sound System Available (Now Taken)
Trinity Southport has a sound system which Is not being used, and we will do not see that we will be needing it any further. We would like to pass… Read more
Trevor Ruthenberg appointed LCAQD District Administrator
LCAQD District Church Board has recently announced the appointment of Trevor Ruthenberg to the role of District Administrator. ‘Big Trev’ (as Trevor doesn’t mind being known) has previously been the… Read more
