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Milton QLD 4064
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LCAQD Convention of the Synod

At our annual Convention of the Synod, delegates and visitors gather to celebrate who we are and where we've been in the past year. As the agencies of the Lutheran Church Queensland District, we gather together to discern, through prayer and conversation, where God may be leading us in the years ahead.

So while it's our District’s Annual General Meeting, the opportunity to worship together and to connect over food and conversation is just as important for the health of the LCAQD as the business decisions.

2026 LCAQD Convention of the Synod announced

We’re pleased to share that the District Church Board has confirmed the dates for the 58th LCAQD Convention of the Synod.

The convention will take place from Friday 5 June to Sunday 7 June 2026 at St Andrew’s Lutheran College, Tallebudgera on the beautiful Gold Coast.

Please take note of the timing schedule below as you begin planning for next year.

Friday 5 June: Registrations open 7:30am; Synod business 9:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday 6 June: Registrations open 7:30am; Synod business 8:30am – 5:00pm
Sunday 7 June: Sunday morning worship: 9:00am (no further business after worship)

Registrations will open in late March once statistics have been finalised for congregations.

Read on

St Andrews Tallebudgera

Friday night dinner function speaker

Please check back later for information about the Friday night dinner function.

Enjoy exceptional coffee at the Synod

Proudly Sponsored by LLL Australia

LLL Australia is delighted to bring Mowbray Coffee Co. to the 2026 convention, serving premium, barista-crafted coffee throughout the event.

Their talented baristas use only the finest ingredients, preparing their signature Mowtown Speciality Roast with a choice of delicious milks. Every cup is made with care, flavour, and consistency to keep you refreshed across the busy convention program.

The Mowbray coffee carts don’t just look impressive — they’re designed to deliver outstanding coffee and exceptional service that’s sure to delight every guest.

Mowbray Coffee Co. is also committed to doing good while serving great coffee. As an Ecobiz Star Partner, Mowbray proudly leads with sustainable practices, composting all coffee grounds at a local community garden and use home-compostable cups and lids at every event.

'Great coffee, thoughtfully made — we can’t wait to serve you!'

Mowbray Coffee Co

Synod date claimers

2026: 5 June - 7 June Tallebudgera

2027: 4 June - 6 June Greater Brisbane area

Archive of Past Synods | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |

Synod resolutions from congregations

Submit a resolution by no later than 24 April 2026:

  • Congregation Resolution Protocol and Guidelines
  • Convention of the Synod Cover Memo Template
  • Template for Congregational Proposals

Have a question or need some help?

Phone: 07 3512 7284
Email: linda.thomson@qld.lca.org.au

LCAQD Synod 2026

Details last updated 5/2/2026 - please note these details will be updated as they come to hand. Please check back regularly.

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Where: The 58th LCAQD Convention of the Synod will be held from 5 June -7 June 2026 at St Andrew’s Lutheran College, Tallebudgera.

When available, click here for a floorplan of the Synod space.

This year’s theme is ‘Open Door to Spiritual Renewal: Reborn in Water, Renewed by the Spirit', based on Titus 3:5.

Parking: A map of the college showing parking spaces and ramp access to the auditorium/multi purpose hall is below, or you can download it here.

 

Synod Program Expand

A draft basic agenda will be uploaded here.

A more detailed agenda will be published in the Book of Reports, but please note that it is subject to change, both in the lead up to Synod and during the Convention itself.

 

Synod Offering Expand

The 2025 Convention of the Synod offering will go to...

Credit card payments can be made via this link:

LCAQD Events | LCA Donations & Payments

Or via this path: Home | LCA Donations & Payments > LCA Districts > LCA QLD District > LCAQD Events

(Please note that you may not be able to complete the payment process on a mobile phone due to display issues.)

In the Comments box please include: Your name/congregation name and 'Synod Offering'.

EFT payments can be made to the following account:

Name: LCAQD Events
BSB: 704942
Acc: 100817580
Ref: Your name/congregation name/Synod Off.

If you transfer money using either method, please email bookkeeper@qld.lca.org.au to notify Sandra of your payment.

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Friday Night Dinner Function

Date: Friday 5 June 2025

Time: 5:30pm for a 6:00pm start

Venue: Ballroom at the Surfers Paradise Golf Club

Address: 1 Fairway Drive, Clear Island Waters

Booking: When you book your attendance for the CotS you will be able to book for Friday night’s event.

Please check back closer to the date for important information regarding the Friday night dinner function.

Book of Reports & Video Reports Expand

Click here to download the 2025 Book of Reports.

Click here to download the Supplement Reports.

Click here to download the Popular Report:

Video Presentations: Delegates, please view and familiarise yourselves with the following presentations prior to the Question and Answer sessions with the corresponding departments at Synod, once they are uploaded:

Report from Lutheran Youth Queensland

Report from Lutheran Services

Report from Lutheran Education Queensland

 

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Synod Communique #1

Synod Bookings Expand

Delegates, please read the communiques in the "Update Letters" section of the drop-down menu, for further information.

Have a question or need some help?

Phone: 07 3511 4000
Email:  district@qld.lca.org.au

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Nominations for Boards, Councils and Committees

Members of LCAQD governing bodies are elected by the LCAQD Synod. Between Synod assemblies, casual vacancies are filled by the LCAQD District Church Board.

For queries about nominations, please email Nominations Committee chair at chair_noms@qld.lca.org.au.

  • LCAQD Nominations Terms of Reference
  • LCAQD Nomination Form | LCAQD Example Nomination Form

For more detailed information, please go to https://qld.lca.org.au/nominations-and-appointments/

 

Electronic Voting at Synod Expand

LCAQD Synod will be using Vero Voting for some of the proposals placed before the Convention of the Synod. To enable this, you must bring your own smart device (smart phone, Wi-Fi enabled tablet or laptop) that can access a website on the internet. You will need to have this with you each day of convention so that you can log in to vote.

On the Friday and Saturday mornings of the Convention, each registered Synod delegate will receive a text message and an email with a unique voting link for each day. This link will be the avenue to participate in the voting during the sessions.

If any technical voting issues are experienced during the Convention, there will be volunteers in the main auditorium that can assist.

We ask that all Synod delegates bring charging devices to the Convention each day. Charging stations will be available to use in the main auditorium.

 

Accommodation & Tourism Activities Expand

The Synod planning committee has negotiated discount prices for Synod delegates and visitors at the following venues. To view the discount codes or discounted rates, please open the documents:

Ambience on Burleigh Beach

Outrigger Burleigh

Regency on the Beach

Download the Delegate Information Package which includes information on accommodation, places to eat and tourism activities here:

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Governance Change Program Continues

For the most recent updates to the Governance Change Program, go to: https://qld.lca.org.au/governance-change-program/ and please feel free to direct any questions towards project manager, John Hoffman on john.hoffman@qld.lca.org.au

 

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Calling all artists and aspiring creatives!

LLL Australia, together with the Lutheran Church of Australia Queensland District, is delighted to announce the 2026 LLL Synod Art Competition to be held as part of the Convention of the Synod. Proudly sponsored by LLL Australia, this competition seeks to inspire and celebrate creativity across our District, while embracing the convention theme for the year.

Entrants are invited to create artworks reflecting the 2026 convention theme: “Open Door to Spiritual Renewal: Reborn in Water, Renewed by the Spirit” based on Titus 3:5.

Submission Deadline: Friday 24 April 2026 by no later than 4pm.

Submissions to be provided to the Lutheran Church House (Suite 1, Level 3 – 24 McDougall Street,
Milton).

For any LCAQD Synod Art Competition enquiries, please contact Linda Thomson (LCAQD Event
Coordinator) on linda.thomson@qld.lca.org.au or 3512 7284.

Read more here:

https://lca.box.com/v/2026-Synod-Art-Comp

To download a printable A4 PDF Flyer, go to https://lca.box.com/v/2026-Synod-Art-Comp-A4

You can find an image file with QR code suitable for social media/newsletters here.

Other image sizes are available: send your requests to communications@qld.lca.org.au

2026 LLL Synod Art Competition

Calling all artists and aspiring creatives!

LLL Australia, together with the Lutheran Church of Australia Queensland District, is delighted to announce the 2026 LLL Synod Art Competition to be held as part of the Convention of the Synod. Proudly sponsored by LLL Australia, this competition seeks to inspire and celebrate creativity across our District, while embracing the convention theme for the year.

Entrants are invited to create artworks reflecting the 2026 convention theme: “Open Door to Spiritual Renewal: Reborn in Water, Renewed by the Spirit” based on Titus 3:5.

Read more here: https://lca.box.com/v/2026-Synod-Art-Comp

Downloadable images are available in the drop-down menu, above.

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