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.
LWQ Appoints New President for 2023-2024
LWQ Appoints New President for 2023-2024. Val Kath has been appointed as the President of Lutheran Women of Queensland for 2023-2024.
Way Forward News
The Way Forward project team has described the response to the call for models as ‘highly encouraging’ with over 100 submissions.
Email Forwarding
Pastors (including emeriti pastors) and other church workers are now able to turn on forwarding from their LCA email account.
LCAQD Staffing Updates
We recently farewelled Crystal Bignall and Lesly Huyapaya Ramirez, as they move on to new work opportunities.
ALC Launches Annual Appeal
Australian Lutheran College has launched its annual appeal, seeking to raise funds not covered by the LCANZ.
Only One Week Remains! Call for Models for Way Forward
A calling for models for a way forward in which the LCANZ could operate as ‘one church with two different practices of ordination’.
Borgfeldt Legacy Grants
Borgfeldt Legacy grants are available to schools, congregations, aged care and community services, and departments or agencies of the LCANZ.
Date Claimer: LCANZ Convention of General Synod
Date Claimer: 2024 LCANZ Convention of General Synod
St Andrews Tallebudgera 30th Anniversary Service
Past staff, students, families, College Board members and congregation members are invited to celebrate St Andrews’ 30th Anniversary.
Call for Contributions: Season of Creation
Queensland Churches Environment Network (QCEN) is inviting people to share creative works of all kinds, celebrating Creation, by 6 August.
New Music Copyright Resource
The Commission on Worship has produced a new information sheet on how to manage the copyright issues surrounding music videos.
Synod Popular Report!
The LCAQD Convention of Synod 2023 Popular Report has been collated and is available for download.
Call for Contributions: Special Themed LTJ Journal Issue
The special themed Lutheran Theological Journal August 2023 edition offers opportunities to reflect on the implications of VAD.
Education Officer – Identity & Formation
Applications are invited from accredited individuals for the position of Education Officer, Identity and Formation.
Replenish Women’s Retreat
Replenish Women’s Retreat is here again for 2023. Take a chance to have a well-deserved break, and come join us 13th-15th of October.
