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.
More than Music Mentor Core Content Workshops
More dates/venues have been added for the More than Music Mentor Core Content Workshops! For all ages, musical styles and levels.
Pastor Installation
On Sunday 22 June the communities of St Paul’s came together to celebrate the installation of Pastor James Leach.
In Memoriam: Marinus Hofman
Pastor Marinus Hofman was born on 9 July 1929 and passed away on 1 June 2025. He was ordained on 13 December 1970.
Spiritual Abuse online seminar
Tune in from the comfort of your home to an informative seminar covering the topic of Spiritual Abuse. Us the QR Code to register.
NextEd is around the corner
The countdown is on for the NextEd conference, happening 25 June! Find out what’s next in great teaching and learning.
Teacher recognised in King’s Birthday 2025 Honours List
John Gerlach, a member of Grace Redcliffe has been recognised for ‘service to education’ in the King’s Birthday 2025 Honours List.
Special Convention of the 21st General Synod
Synod will consider a doctrinal statement on ordination as resolved at the 2024 Regular Convention, along with matters of unfinished business.
✝️ In Memoriam: Olga Roennfeldt 💐
Olga Roennfeldt (nee Reuther) passed away on Friday, 6 June 2025, aged 100 years. Olga celebrated her milestone birthday in March this year.
2026 bursaries and scholarships
Applications are now open for the 2026 LLL School Bursaries and the 2026 Buchholz Secondary Schooling Scholarship.
Ideas for Pentecost
The GIFT (Growing in Faith Together) Pentecost resource from Grow Ministries includes some simple suggestions for celebrating Pentecost,
2025 LYQ Lift Conference
The LYQ LIFT Conference is an attendee-driven event focused on exploring leadership among youth and young people, guided alongside mentors.
LTM digital spinner
Lutheran Tract Mission has developed a digital spinner for departments, churches, aged care and schools to put on their websites as a ministry tool.
LYQ Winter Camps
Registration is now open for the LYQ Winter Camps! LYQ Camps have been putting a smile on young faces for two decades.
The 2025 LCAQD Synod gives thanks
Thanks were offered to everyone who helped make the 2025 Convention of Synod a success, including our wonderful volunteers.
District Bishop’s report to Synod 2025
On Synod Saturday morning, Bishop Mark Vainikka reflected on his written report, and spoke of the District’s guiding principle: One Church, One Purpose, Many Ministries.
