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.
Gabbing the Good News Workshops
Come along and hear from Nathan Hedt, Pastor for LCANZ New & Renewing Churches, as he helps you to share Jesus comfortably and confidently!
School Leadership and Learning Casual Facilitators
The School Leadership & Learning team is going great places and achieving the incredible. We are looking for great people to add to our team.
St Marks Dalby 50th Anniversary
Come and join St Marks as they celebrate the 50th anniversary of their church building, with a holy communion service and luncheon to follow.
St John’s Welcomes Orana Storytellers
St John’s Lutheran Church in Kingaroy welcomed the team from Lutheran Services and the LCAQD for the sharing of the Orana Origin Story.
Chaplain, Immanuel Gardens Buderim
Expressions of interest are invited from interested persons, lay or ordained, for aged care chaplaincy roles in Lutheran Services.
Rev Dr Tim Stringer Appointed ALC Principal
The LCANZ General Church Board and the Australian Lutheran College Board are delighted to announce the appointment of Rev Dr Tim Stringer as the next ALC principal.
Recorded Music for Worship
Looking for backing music for worship? The LCANZ Commission on Worship maintains a list of downloadable resources on this page.
Way Forward Webinar Recording Available
Three one-hour public Way Forward webinars were presented during October 2023, and a recording of one of these is now available.
LYQ Summer Camps
With four amazing camps on offer, this summer should be a cracker with some great opportunities in December and January!
LCAQD Rural Pastoral Supply Fund
In dispersing its assets, Milguy congregation elected to earmark $10,000 to help rural (and/or remote) congregations.
Reformation Day Resources
Lutheran Tract Mission has quite a few resources available that you and your community can use to share the importance of Reformation season.
Christian RI Videos
Do you teach RI in Queensland? If so, do you receive regular mail-outs from the Queensland Christian RI Network (QCRIN)?
Installation of Pastor Brenton Altmann
Yesterday during Faith Lutheran College Redlands Junior School Chapel, Pastor Brenton Altmann was installed into his role as Director of Identity and Formation with Lutheran Education Queensland.
Three Way Forward Frameworks Selected
Last month, the General Church Board and College of Bishops approved three Way Forward frameworks for distribution across the LCANZ.
2024 Lutheran Media Calendar
The 2024 Lutheran Media calendar is now available to order. Full of inspiring images, it’s a great gift. You may want more than one calendar!
