2026 LCAQD Pastors Conference
Date: Tuesday 2 June - Wednesday 3 June 2026
Theme: “Living Prayerfully” (1 Thessalonians 5:17–18)
Registrations are now open for the 2026 LCAQD District Pastors’ Conference (DPC), to be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Southport (1 Carey Lane, Southport) on Tuesday 2nd and Wednesday 3rd June 2026.
Please register via the link below:
https://lca.ucareapp.com/events/37/register
Apologies (If you need to register an apology, please use the same link).
The theme for this year’s conference is “Living Prayerfully” (1 Thessalonians 5:17–18): “Pray without ceasing; give thanks in all circumstances…”
Key Dates
- Monday 1 June: Arrival day (recommended due to early Tuesday start)
- Tuesday 2 June: Conference day 1 (8:00am registration, 9:00am worship, dinner)
- Wednesday 3 June: Conference day 2 (retreat focus)
- Thursday 4 June: Rest/preparation day for Synod
- Friday 5 – Sunday 7 June: LCAQD Convention of the Synod
Program Highlights
- Retreat Day with Patrick Oliver: Patrick Oliver, Queensland-based spiritual director and retreat facilitator, will lead our Wednesday retreat style day, guiding us in deeper engagement with prayer, awareness of the soul, and attentive, scripture-shaped living in ministry.
- Tuesday DPC Dinner: Pizza Fusion returns to cater our Tuesday evening meal. Many will remember their wood-fired pizzas from the 2023 conference — a relaxed and generous space to reconnect and share together.
Please note: Congregations/Parishes and other entities are billed directly regardless of attendance as this is a compulsory conference for all active LCAQD Pastors (with provision made for part-time pastors). The Tuesday DPC dinner cost is included in registration fee. The dinner is intended as an additional time of mutual conversation and consolation.
Accommodation Options
A number of nearby venues are offering special rates for DPC (including Synod):
- Ambience on Burleigh Beach – 10% off bookings using code LCA
- Regency on the Beach – 10% off Best Available Rate using promo code LCAQD
- Outrigger Resort (Miami) – Special AGM 3-night packages (4–7 June 2026). Please phone or email directly for availability.
The District Pastors Conference remains an essential gathering for spiritual renewal, encouragement, and collegial connection. Attendance is an expectation of the pastoral call.
Blessings,
Second Assistant Bishop Luke Spilsbury
LCAQD Chair of the Queensland District Pastors Conference Planning Committee (on behalf of the Planning Committee)
Have a question or need some help? Phone: 07 3511 4018 or Email: mission@qld.lca.org.au
