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
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.
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?
Community News
Mission Outreach Grants 2026
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.
Cantonese Church received into membership
A new church plant was received as a member of the LCA and LCAQD during the Friday morning session of the 2026 Convention of the Synod
LCAQD Strategic Charter 2026-31 officially launches
Bishop Mark officially launched the 2026-31 Strategic Charter for LCAQD, which focuses on five open doors as a shared missional compass.
Synod remembers the faithful who have passed
Synod delegates and visitors remembered those who served in this District and who have died in this past Synodical term.
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.
Preparing for this year’s Synod
This year’s Convention of the Synod will take place from Friday 5 June to Sunday 7 June 2026 at St Andrew’s Lutheran College, Tallebudgera.
2026 LLL Synod Art Competition – winners announced
LLL Australia and the Lutheran Church of Australia Qld District are excited to announce the winners of the 2026 LLL Synod Art Competition.
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.
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!
Queensland Churches Together – One Body, Many Voices
In this Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Queensland Churches Together has released a short video: One Body, Many Voices.
May EmmY
EmmY is a monthly forum bringing together pastors and lay leaders from across the LCANZ for shared reflection, storytelling and encouragement.
Support the LYQ Appeal Dinner online!
Can’t make it to the 2026 LYQ Appeal Dinner, but still want to support LYQ’s vital work to build connected, hope-filled people?
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
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.
Paraments needed
St John’s congregation in Hope Vale have need of a complete set of paraments for their church (altar, lectern & pulpit).
‘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.
