On Wednesday 28 January 2026 the District Church Board (DCB) met for dinner to thank members for their devotion and hard work during 2025.

LCAQD members Ray Ebert and Keith Campbell have been recognised in the Australia Day 2026 Honours List for their service to the church, their communities and the wider Australian public.

On Sunday 1 February 2026 Lutheran Church of St. Andrew, the Apostle – Brisbane City hosted the blessing of the hospital chaplains, presided over by Rev Dr Russell Briese.

Sarah Hoff-Zweck shares her journey from Lutheran educator to LYQ Ministry Lead and SMP Candidate in 2026.

The Congregational Life Hub on the LCA website has been expanded and redesigned to make it easier for congregations and their leaders to find the resources they need.

On Sunday 1 February the LCAQD will celebrate the annual blessing of hospital chaplains at the Church of St Andrew the Apostle Brisbane.

St James Lutheran Church Hervey Bay was presented with a $25,000 grant on Friday, 23 January, issued by the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.

Reverend Dr Mark Vainikka, Bishop LCAQD, delivers a greeting to Lutheran schools in Queensland as they begin the 2026 school year.

During Christmas, many of us gathered around the dinner table. We sat beside those whose opinions or beliefs are different from ours. This metaphor speaks directly to the season our Church is in now.