Synod

Younger delegates take up the call

In 2019, Emeritus Bishop Paul Smith called on congregations to encourage younger delegates to attend the 2020 and 2021 Synods. Of course, COVID-19 put a stop to the 2020 Convention of Synod, like so many other events around the world. However, it was clear at the 2021 Synod that a new generation of delegates was… Read more

Three wise men from the South East, bearing gifts.

We have just elected a new Bishop for the Lutheran Church in Queensland and two new assistant Bishops. Bishop Paul Smith celebrates this election and these “servants of the Word”: Ben, Mark and Nathan.

Two promises for Synod: The Lord will build and the gates of Hell will not prevail

After this coming weekend, the Lutheran Church in the Queensland District will have elected a Bishop to take over the work from Bishop Paul Smith. Here Bishop Paul Smith reflects on the promise of the Lord to “build his Church”.

Nominations for Boards, Councils and Committees of the LCAQD IF NOT YOU, THEN WHO?

Do you or someone you know have any of the following skills? Queensland Lutherans with some governance experience or an interest in gaining that experience. Younger persons and in particular, females. People with financial and/or legal knowledge. People who are willing to ask questions. People with experience and an interest in financial management and constitutions…. Read more

Taking the Theme to the Extreme

The theme for the 2019 Queensland District Synod is ‘Lord Teach us to Pray’. The St John’s congregation in Hope Vale decided to take this a step further and make it our church theme for the recent NAIDOC (National Aboriginal Islanders Day Observance Committee) celebrations.

LCAQD Synod 2019 – Popular Report

Ipswich Lutheran Parish welcomed delegates and visitors to LCAQD Synod 2019, which was held at the Bethany Raceview campus. Throughout Synod, worship and devotional leaders invited delegates and visitors to explore a range of Biblical examples of the Synod theme ‘Lord Teach us to Pray… God promises

Feed the Hungry and Help the Earth Without Spending a Cent

Delegates at this year’s LCAQD Synod recycled 364 bottles of drinks, filling three huge bags to recycle to go towards filling 182 empty tummies.

Governance Change Project Q & A

Questions about the LCAQD Governance Change Project

Called To Hold Lightly

I have notified the District Church Board chair Shiron Dixon, Bishop Paul Smith and also the principal of Redeemer Lutheran College, Tanya Crooks that God has led me to accept the call issued by Convention of Synod.

Praise the Lord!

At the District Synod in Ipswich this year, the delegates learned about the connection between my Dad and the way in which I sometimes casually say the words, “Praise the Lord”.