LCAQD News
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Living Faithfully & Prayerfully Articles
Food for thought on living faithfully and prayerfully in today's society
Community News Articles
We love to celebrate the great things that are happening within our District. Find out what's happening!
Notice Board
Quick news and updates within and around our district! This includes Jobs & Call updates
Events
From meetings, to community events, conferences and camps.
Job & Vacancies
A summary of current positions vacancies promoted through the District.
Living Faithfully & Prayerfully
Faithful living
God asks us to be faithful to Him. How can I be full of faith in a world where minds are changed as often as socks?
An ANZAC Prayer
O Lord, lover of souls, who through the mouth of your prophet of old declared that all souls are yours, we thank you for the brave and faithful dead…
New Life at any Stage
Easter is commonly tied to the sacrament of baptism, following St Paul in Romans 5. This is the story of Barry’s baptism at Zion Aged Care.
Community News
Synod Art Competition receives a record number of entries
The LLL in conjunction with the LCAQD are excited to share a record 77 submissions to the 2026 LCAQD Synod Art Competition.
United in Hope passes the halfway point
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.
58th annual Convention of the Synod counts down
Delegates, bookings are now open for the LCAQD 58th annual Convention of the Synod but time is running out!
Brisbane Walk My Way is coming our way, August 2026!
In refugee camps in Kenya and Somalia girls are at risk of child marriage simply because their families struggle with poverty and limited opportunities.
Grant Norsworthy – More than Music
Last year we were blessed to have Grant Norsworthy, a professional musician and member of the Lutheran Church in New Zealand, lead workshops for church musicians on music in worship.
Notice Board
Notices below are current at time of posting. Dates are provided for reference. Information may not be current after the date of posting.
Synod Art Competition receives a record number of entries
The LLL in conjunction with the LCAQD are excited to share a record 77 submissions to the 2026 LCAQD Synod Art Competition.
LCAQD training & communication sessions for Congregation Councils
At our recent Synod gathering, a clear need emerged for continued training and development opportunities for those serving across the District.
Position Vacant: Executive Director, LEQ
Lutheran Education Queensland is seeking their next Executive Director to support a network serving approximately 30,000 students state-wide.
Bung Yumi 2026
Come and celebrate 140 years of Lutheran Mission in New Guinea! Open to PNG current and ex-missionaries, families, ‘mission kids’ and friends
Lutheran Media Calendar competition
The 2027 Lutheran Media calendar competition is now open! Send in YOUR best original photographs that capture the beauty of Australia and New Zealand!
FoLAQ meeting for May 2026
A meeting of FoLAQ will continue to explore aspects of Lutheran Mission in New Guinea. Philip Holzknecht, Monica Behrend, Ian Roennfeldt and David Radke all have personal experience of mission life.
Position Vacant: LYQ Leadership & Learning Coordinator
The LYQ Leadership & Learning Coordinator supports the LYQ Ministry Lead in the development and delivery of the Leadership & Learning Schools Program and provides oversight of the volunteer teams.
Position Vacant: ALWS Community Education Officer
Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS) is seeking to appoint a part-time Community Education Officer – Schools & Churches, based in greater Brisbane.
Position Vacant: Executive Director, LYQ
Lutheran Youth of Queensland (LYQ) is seeking to appoint a new Executive Director whose role is to develop, maintain and coordinate ministry strategy, and who is responsible for day to day management
Shaping Mission in 21st Century Australia & New Zealand
Eight weekly 2hr sessions by Zoom, on Wednesdays in July-August 2026, brought to you by the Frontier School of Mission!
Our stories – St Andrews Lutheran Church Brisbane
On Sunday, 14 June 2026 (11:00am–1:00pm), St Andrews Brisbane will gather to mark 50 years of their present church building.
Paraments needed
St John’s congregation in Hope Vale have need of a complete set of paraments for their church (altar, lectern & pulpit).
58th annual Convention of the Synod counts down
Delegates, bookings are now open for the LCAQD 58th annual Convention of the Synod but time is running out!
‘Women in the Wilderness’ Retreat
The next Lutheran Women of Queensland (LWQ) retreat will be held on the weekend of Friday 15 – Sunday 17 May 2026.
LLL Mission Outreach Grant (MOG) 2026 – closing soon!
Got a big idea for mission in your community? The 2026 Mission Outreach Grants are now open — funding local congregational mission projects.
