Synod

Ministry and Mission Council Chair Carl Eckermann and Director Rev David Schmidt presented the Mission and Ministry Report.

The LCAQD Departments presented written and video reports ahead of the Convention of the Synod, which can be viewed on the website.

The Governance Change Program Committee summarised the work completed since 2022 and delegates adopted a number of recommendations for 2023.

The 2023 LLL Mission Outreach Grant was presented to Emmanuel Lutheran Fellowship Toowoomba, toward their vision of “re-igniting sustainable youth ministry”.

Synod Delegates this Saturday voted in favour of the LCAQD Bishop’s term being increased to four years, in line with other districts.

Bishop Paul Smith offered greetings from the broader LCANZ and presented upon a number of churchwide matters at this year’s LCAQD Synod.

Here’s everything you need to know in the lead up to the LCAQD 2023 Grounded in Grace and Synod Conferences.

Governance Transformation Committee and District Transformation Committee are holding a number of briefing sessions.

The LLL in conjunction with the LCAQD are excited to share the submissions across all age categories to the inaugural Synod Art Competition.

The 2023 LCAQD Convention of the Synod Book of Reports will be published by 4pm AEST on 12th May, with Video Presentations on 16th May.