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.
Synod Art Competition
Calling all artists and aspiring artists! It’s time to get creative and paint, draw, or collage your way to an amazing cash prize!
District Synod News: Registration Now Open!
Here at the District Office we are excited to announce that registration for the 55th Annual Convention of the Synod is now open.
LCAQD Conference Series
This year the LCAQD Ministry Summit and District Pastors’ conference will be held in parallel, under the theme Grounded in Grace.
Cross Lutheran Church Mt Sylvia, Closes its Doors
Cross Lutheran Church Mt Sylvia closed its doors on 19 March 2023. First Assistant Bishop Ben Hentschke, officiated at the closure.
ALWS Appoints Aaron Glover as Community Engagement Manager
ALWS have announced the appointment of former Director of LYQ Aaron Glover, to the position of Community Engagement Manager.
LCANZ: Forward Together
Since the General Synod the GCB and College of Bishops have begun to explore the possibility of one church with two ordination practices.
LYQ Appoints New Business Services Lead
LYQ are excited to announce the appointment of Lindsay Bovill as LYQ Business Services Lead for the next 2 years.
District Synod News
The LCAQD District Synod is fast approaching! Have you added it to your calendar and appointed your delegates yet?
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Tingalpa Celebrates 30th Anniversary
On Sunday 7th May a service will be held to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the congregation. All are welcome to come and celebrate.
Australian Wellbeing, Resilience and Sprituality Webinar
Following the past three years of fire, flood and pandemic, we check in on how Australians are really doing.
LAMP Decommissioned
LAMP has been decommissioned and replaced by LAMP2. You can access it via the LCA Portal using your LCA email address and password.
LTM Lenten & Easter Resources
Lutheran Tract Mission has a number of resources suited to this season. Click on the image for the full list.
The Epaphras Project
This year, Nathan Hedt (Pastor of New and Renewing Churches) is launching The Epaphras Project, raising up people with the gift of prayer.
2023 Lenten Appeal
Please donate to the Lutheran Services 2023 Lenten Appeal today.
Lutheran Nurse of the Year Award
Nominations for nurse of the year have opened, and close at the end of March.
