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
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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.
Register for the Way Forward Webinars
The Way Forward frameworks have been published. You can read about them here and register for a Way Forward Webinar to learn more about them.
Altar to Give Away
Good Shepherd Noosa has an old wooden pine altar to give away. Collection to be arranged by the receiver.
LCA Local Mission Appeal 2023
The LCA Local Mission Appeal 2023 is happening now, and your donation will help young people discover a world of opportunties to serve.
FOLAQ Presents: The History of St Paul’s Lutheran Church, Toowoomba
FOLAQ Presents: The History of St Paul’s Lutheran Church, Toowoomba. Come and learn about its early controversies and fascinating history!
Local Mission News
The Council for Local Mission has released its latest communique, which can be downloaded here.
Call to Prayer, Sunday 8 October 2023
LCANZ bishops are calling on people to set aside Sunday 8 October for a churchwide day of prayer focusing on the unity of the church.
Hearing from Today’s Teens
The Open Generation is a first-of-its-kind international research study to help church leaders understand teenagers around the world.
Together 2023
Together is an ecumenical prayer vigil to pray for the Synod on Synodality. Preparations are being led by the Taize community.
Laudio Podcast: What is the Way Forward?
Three members of the project team share their thoughts on women’s ordination on the latest Laudio Podcast, “What is the Way Forward?”
Season of Prayer 2023
Each year the Local Mission department facilitates a Season of Prayer, inviting congregations of the LCANZ to pray.
R U OK Day, Thursday 14 Sept
R U OK? has released resources, to help you drive genuine change in your community, as a reminder that every day is a day to ask, R U OK?
Organ Fireworks!
Presented by St Luke’s Anglican Church Toowoomba and the Organ Society of Qld, you’ll thrill to this concert of spectacular organ music!
Lutheran Media Free Will Offer
Lutheran Media has partnered with Gathered Here, to give supporters access to a FREE online will, with unlimited updates for life.
Pastor Greg Priebbenow Installed
Grace Church Redcliffe are rejoicing at the installation of Pastor Greg Priebbenow on 2nd September. Congratulations Greg, and our prayers are with you as you serve Him!
Lutheran Tract Mission New Resources
Lutheran Tract Mission has 46 fresh news tracts available to view and download, both seasonal and targeted to specific audiences.
