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
A Christmas message from the District Executive Officer, LCAQD
A Christmas Message from Trevor Ruthenberg, the District Executive Officer Lutheran Church of Australia Queensland District.
Community News
Grace Lutheran Creche & Kindergarten Thanksgiving Celebration
After 58 years of faithful and loving service, Grace Lutheran Creche and Kindergarten will close its doors at the end of the year.
Eighty years of sharing hope
For eight decades, Lutheran Media has been providing Christian content for broadcast on radio stations in Australia and New Zealand, sharing hope in Jesus.
Walk My Way Brisbane – Save the Date!
Walk My Way Brisbane – Save the Date for our next Walk My Way, on Saturday 10 May 2025 at QUT Gardens Point Campus, Brisbane City!
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.
LLL Mission Outreach Grant 2022
LLL CEO Ross Smith presented the LLL $25,000 Mission Outreach Grant, which will be shared by two congregations who are responding in different ways to their unique contexts.
Lutheran Services: Dr Leena Vuorinen Reports
Chair of the Council for Lutheran Services, Dr Leena Vuorinen, presents her first report to Synod.
Crises no Impediment to School Growth
Lutheran School enrolments grew in 2022, prompted by the quality of online learning and spiritual support during times of crisis.
Engaging Young People in our Churches: Workshop
A workshop about engaging with and retaining young people in our churches as it becomes increasingly difficult, was held during the Saturday afternoon session.
Ministry & Mission Report: Synod means “Walking Together.”
Acting Director Kathy Matuschska delivered the Ministry & Mission report, and spoke about Synod meaning “walking together”.
LYQ’s Strategic Plan a Path to Renewal
LYQ’s Strategic Plan a Path to Renewal after Covid-19.
Synod 2022 District Bishop’s Report
Bishop Mark Vainikka reflected on his first 12 months in the role.
Rite of Welcome to New Pastors at Synod 2022
On Friday night at Synod 2022, Pastors Dan Mueller, Reid Matthias, Paul Hage, Kees Sturm, and new graduate Ben Graham were welcomed to the District. Bishop Mark Vainikka received them with joy!
Bishop Paul Smith addresses Synod 2022
Bishop Paul Smith Addresses Synod 2022.
Synod 2022 Welcome to Country
Synod gathered on Friday evening with a welcome, and Welcome to Country by Concordia Lutheran College student Jarkara Tapau.
Welcome, Antioch Lutheran Church!
It is with great joy that Synod has accepted an application for membership from Antioch Lutheran Church.
Rural Reflections Devotion Book
This devotion book, Rural Reflections: living out front with the outback God, is a collection of short devotional reflections, enhanced by a compilation of stunning rural photography, giving our readers the opportunity to hear the voice of some of God’s faithful people living in rural Queensland. By sharing with you our faith, we hope to encourage, uplift and inspire all who read this book.
Are You Searching for Hope?
Click here for stories from people who have encountered Jesus in a way that has brought hope into their lives.
Join us at Luther Heights Work Camp!
22-24 July 2022 Cost: FREE LYQ needs your help to keep Luther Heights campsite looking as beautiful as ever! They are looking for men, women and children, of all skill… Read more
Missional Leaders’ Event in Adelaide
29 June 2022 New and Renewing Churches are hosting the International Research Consortium’s (IRC) annual conference in Adelaide. As part of the IRC conference, any missional leaders are invited to… Read more