LCAQD News
LCAQD produces fortnightly newsletter updates.
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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.
2025 Synod visiting dignitaries
Following the Friday morning opening Synod worship, the following leaders from Qld and FNQ greeted the convention.
2025 Mission Outreach Grant awarded
St Andrews Lutheran Church, Brisbane, will receive $25,000 from LLL for its ‘Diverse by Design’ outreach to multcultural communities.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Service
You are invited to the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Service on Thursday 5 June at 11am, Cathedral of St Stephen.
Pentecost LCAIM Resources
You are invited to join God’s mission by praying for – and with – our mission partners during Pentecost, LCAIM.
New pastors welcomed at Synod 2025
Four new pastors were welcomed to the LCA Queensland District at the closing of the Friday afternoon Synod session.
Redeemer member publishes third book
Rev Anneli Sinkko, M.Phil, has published her third book, View from the Hill.
Lutheran Media Calendar competition
Are you a budding photographer with an eye for capturing inspirational images? Enter in the 2026 Lutheran Media Calendar Competition!
Pastor Regularisation
On May 4, the LCAQD celebrated the regularisation of Pastor Ed Shoesmith at Hervey Bay. So, what is regularisation?
LCAQD Convention of the Synod – information for delegates
This year’s Synod will be held at Peace Lutheran College, 50-60 Cowley St, Kamerunga, Cairns, Friday 30 May-Sunday 1 June 2025.
LCAIM Myanmar earthquake appeal
The Federation of Lutheran Churches are working together to distribute aid and help those whose lives have been impacted by the recent Myanmar earthquake.
Are you that person being prompted by God to serve on the Lutheran Services Council?
The Council for Lutheran Services (CLS) needs to fill a position on the CLS at this year’s LCAQD Convention of the Synod.
Finance Manager, Lutheran Youth of Queensland (part-time)
Lutheran Youth of Queensland are seeking a part-time Finance Manager to be responsible for the organisation’s financial management and reporting.
Safe Church Training
There are some more opportunities to get your Safe Church Training up to date. Register for Live Online training (both Level 1 and 2).
2025 Synod Art Competition Winners Announced
Sponsor Lutheran Lay People’s League in conjunction with the LCAQD are excited to share the winners in the 2025 LCAQD Synod Art Competition.
Community Chaplain, Family Domestic Violence Refuges
Lutheran Services invites expressions of interest for the role of Community Chaplain – Family Domestic Violence Refuges.
