United in Hope

At United in Hope, we have almost reached this year’s goal to raise $60k for FNQ Lutheran Ministries. If you have given so far, we thank you.

Imagine a community of people who regard the contribution of past church servants as essential to their past, present and future.

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.

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 Lutheran Church, Glencoe recently put on a great night of food and fellowship as a trivia night fundraiser for United in Hope.

For Locum Pastor Rev David Spanagel, the days are long, but the years are short. Intending to retire in 2020, he is instead busier than ever.

This year’s Convention of the Synod will take place from Friday 5 June to Sunday 7 June 2026 at St Andrew’s Lutheran College, Tallebudgera.

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.

In Far North Queensland, where there are two Lutheran parishes, the ‘tyranny of distance’ is something to genuinely be reckoned with.

Wujal Wujal is the home of the Kuku Yalanji, Kuku Nyungul and Jalunji clans – the ‘rainforest people,’ who are the traditional owners and custodians of the area.