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
Casting the net… on Muni Day and beyond
Imagine a community of people who regard the contribution of past church servants as essential to their past, present and future.
Service, study and life on the SMP pathway
Australian Lutheran College has a diverse group of students who are on a pastoral ministry journey. One such student is Stefan Volejnik, who is currently enrolled in a Graduate Diploma of Divinity.
Faith taking shape at St Mark’s Caloundra
Faith is taking shape at St Mark’s Caloundra, with the help of a $14,000 LLL Australia Mission and Ministry Grant.
Community News
Season of Creation resources
Season of Creation (1 September-4 October) is a time for Christians to come together in prayer and action for God’s creation.
Queensland Lutheran Giving seeks board members
Queensland Lutheran Giving (QLG) is seeking up to five more board members, to assist in providing support to people in times of need.
Training and communication sessions
Training and communication sessions are set to continue, with the LCAQD hosting a new session on whistleblowing in light of recent updates.
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.
September EmmY
Join us for our next Explorations in Mission and Ministry (EmmY). The topic for September is Growing Young Together: All Ages on Mission.
Welcoming refugees in Brisbane
Looking for a meaningful way to welcome and support refugees in Brisbane? Join for this free public information session.
Rosewood District Lutheran Parish Thanksgiving Service
Come along to Rosewood District Lutheran Parish’s Thanksgiving Service on Saturday 29 August 2026 at 3pm, Kerle’s Farm Olive Grove Mt Walker.
New church plant reaches students and families
With support from an LCANZ Local Mission Fund grant, Trinity Lutheran Church Ashmore has planted Encounter Lutheran Church on the Gold Coast.
Call for Artists – Season of Creation
Accepting Artworks to be displayed at St John’s Cathedral, Brisbane and online throughout September to celebrate Season of Creation.
Position Vacant: Aged Care Chaplain Lutheran Services
Join Lutheran Services as a Chaplain and provide care to residents, families, and staff in our aged care communities.
Borgfeldt Legacy Grants
Borgfeldt Legacy grants are available to agencies that require financial support for the welfare of children.
More than Music Mentor returns!
Grant Norsworthy, who ran some training days for congregation musicians last year, returns to Queensland 6–24 August.
Preserving our Lutheran heritage
A generous bequest from Alf and Charlotte Stiller is helping preserve Lutheran heritage for future generations.
Replenish Women’s Retreat 9-11 October: what will you bring?
Ladies 18+: Imagine a weekend away near the beach to do whatever you like. What will you do? What will you bring? Have you registered yet?
Thrive Leaders Long Lunch
On 27 August, Brisbane-based ecumenical initiative, Thrive Brisbane will host a free Leaders’ Long Lunch at International City Church.
Save the date: Lowood celebrates 150 years
Save the date and come and help Lowood celebrate 150 years of Lutherans in the district on Sunday 25 October 2026.
Child welfare grants available
Applications for child welfare grants via the Borgfeldt Legacy grant are now open:
Gathering 2026
Women discerning a call to pastoral ministry, preparing for ordination or serving as pastors are invited to gather from 2–4 September in Qld.
2026 Australian Census: recording your religion
The Australian Census will be held on Tuesday 11 August 2026. Question 24 asks about each person’s religion. This question is optional.
