LCAQD News
LCAQD produces fortnightly newsletter updates.
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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
Casting the net… on Muni Day and beyond
Imagine a community of people who regard the contribution of past church servants as essential to their past, present and future.
Service, study and life on the SMP pathway
Australian Lutheran College has a diverse group of students who are on a pastoral ministry journey. One such student is Stefan Volejnik, who is currently enrolled in a Graduate Diploma of Divinity.
Faith taking shape at St Mark’s Caloundra
Faith is taking shape at St Mark’s Caloundra, with the help of a $14,000 LLL Australia Mission and Ministry Grant.
Community News
Season of Creation resources
Season of Creation (1 September-4 October) is a time for Christians to come together in prayer and action for God’s creation.
Queensland Lutheran Giving seeks board members
Queensland Lutheran Giving (QLG) is seeking up to five more board members, to assist in providing support to people in times of need.
Training and communication sessions
Training and communication sessions are set to continue, with the LCAQD hosting a new session on whistleblowing in light of recent updates.
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.
June EmmY
Details of the June Explorations in Mission and Ministry (EmmY), with the theme “Seeing Our Neighbourhood with New Eyes.”
A prayer for Christian unity
LCAQD Bishop Dr Mark Vainikka has shared a message and prayer for Christian unity in the latest newsletter from Queensland Churches Together.
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 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.
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.
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.
LCAQD Synod gathers in Tallebudgera
The Lutheran Church of Australia Queensland District (LCAQD) Convention of the Synod gathered at St Andrew’s Lutheran College, Tallebudgera.
ALC Winter Classes
Contact Australian Lutheran College to find out more about Winter 2026 Classes, and to enrol in these face-to-face intensives.
Lutheran Media Calendar competition
The 2027 Lutheran Media calendar competition is now open! Send in YOUR best original photographs that capture the beauty of Australia and New Zealand!
Position Vacant: Executive Director, LYQ
Lutheran Youth of Queensland (LYQ) is seeking to appoint a new Executive Director whose role is to develop, maintain and coordinate ministry strategy, and who is responsible for day to day management
Koojarewon Youth Camp inventory for sale or donation
With the closure of Koojarewon Youth Camp its inventory is available for donation or sale by offer; sale proceeds going to United in Hope.
Give away piano/pianola
Lovingly cared for, tuned regularly and restored, this piano/pianola would be ideal for a retirement village, nursing home, church, etc
