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
2026 LCAQD Synod Sunday Sermon
On Sunday 7 June 2026 LCAQD Bishop Dr Mark Vainikka delivered the Synod Sunday Sermon at St Andrews Lutheran Church Tallebudgera.
Witnessing moments of grace and community
On Friday 5 June 2026, a new congregation will be welcomed into membership at the LCAQD Convention of the Synod.
Crossing cultures, sharing hope
Bruce and Daphne Cleaves from Peace Kumbia Taabinga congregation in Queensland share their recent overseas mission experience.
Community News
Meet Angeline: what hope looks like
On Saturday 8 August, Brisbane Walk My Way will again bring together congregations, schools, care communities, families and friends.
Replenish 2026…just breathe!
Replenish Retreat is for all women aged 18+. It is a weekend to do as much or as little as you like. Come and join us!
Two new pastors welcomed at 2026 Synod
Two new pastors were welcomed to the Queensland District at the closing of the 2026 Friday afternoon Synod session:
2026 Mission Outreach Grants awarded
The 2026 Mission Outreach Grants were presented at this year’s Convention of the District Synod by LLL Australia CEO Karen Pienaar.
District Bishop delivers 2026 Synod report
On Saturday morning, Bishop Mark Vainikka reflected on his written report as recorded in the 2026 Synod Book of Reports.
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.
Chaplain, Laidley
Expressions of interest are invited from interested persons, lay or ordained, for an aged care chaplaincy role in Lutheran Services at Tabeel Aged Care, Laidley
Ministry Opportunity in Sunshine Coast / Gympie Region
Currently the opportunity exists for someone who loves God and people to engage in training to be a pastoral carer.
GLS24 – Register now!
Prepare to experience fresh ideas, actionable concepts, heartfelt inspiration, and learn from global leaders supporting you in your leadership growth.
Luther Heights Youth Camp Guest Services Manager
Luther Heights is seeking a full time, live-in Guest Services Manager. For more information, click the attached link.
Resourcing your church community
The Congregational Life hub features an expansive range of resources gathered to assist congregations in fulfilling their many functions.
Accelerated pathway to ordained ministry
ALC’s Midlife Masters program is an accelerated pathway to ordination for mature-age candidates, with the support of the College of Bishops.
Installation of Pastor Stuart Kleinig
The LCAQD is rejoicing at the installation of Pastor Stuart Kleinig on Sunday, 27th October at St John’s Kingaroy.
Free resources
If your congregation could use any of the above please contact Judy Hembrow at St Andews Tallebudgera on 0409 645 306.
Who is Martin Luther?
On October 31, we commemorate the Reformation, the anniversary of Martin Luther’s posting of his 95 theses.
Grace church pews for sale
Grace Lutheran Church pews are for sale! For details see the attached image,
Embracing our Lutheran identity
Anne Hansen, Lutheran Tract Mission’s Tract Development Officer, will be in Germany in time for Reformation Day, 31 October 2024.
Save the date for Lutheran Education conference
Lutheran Education Australia is excited to invite you to the seventh Australian Conference on Lutheran Education (ACLE7).
New training sessions – disaster chaplaincy
Queensland Disaster Chaplaincy Network have scheduled two new training sessions additional to the training that has already taken place.
Creator of the Stars concert
St Peters Lutheran Church at Indooroopilly invites you to ‘Creator of the Stars’, a concert of celestial vocal and instrumental music.
Lutheran Tract Mission Advent Devotional
Lutheran Tract Mission (LTM) has produced a new Advent devotional for downloading and printing.
