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
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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.
Cross-Cultural Ministry Training Course
The LCANZ Cross-Cultural Ministry Department has teamed up with the ALC to offer this online training course, free in 2022.
Grow Ministries Advent Resource
Advent is the time when we reflect on and count down to the coming of Christ. This GIFT resource shares Advent rituals and traditions.
Jacobs Well Community Carols
Details of the Jacobs Well Community Carols, to which you are warmly invited! Bring the family and tell your friends!
Lutheran Winemakers
Lutheran Winemakers are back, and it’s time to order some wonderful wines for the Christmas season, while supporting the LCANZ mission!
LCANZ Flood Appeal
The LCANZ has launched a churchwide appeal to assist those affected by severe floods in northern and western New South Wales.
Strategic Plan to Guide ALC Reorganisation
Low student numbers, increased expenses and a decrease in funding mean that the ALC needs to reorganise itself.
DMMF Recordings Now Available
Recordings of the individual DMMF sessions are now available for you to watch at a time convenient to you.
Convention of General Synod Town Hall Sessions
There will be three identical online “town hall” sessions on the ordination proposals set to go before next year’s General Synod.
The Gathering 2023
The Gathering is a state-wide event for young adults that brings together people ages 18-30 from all over Qld.
Joy to the World – 12 Days of Christmas
LCA International Mission has prepared a new resource for families for this Christmas, the ‘Joy to the World – 12 Days of Christmas’ booklet.
Global Online Worship Opportunity
All those who are active or interested in Evangelical-Lutheran youth work are warmly invited to attend this online global worship event.
LTM Advent Devotional
The Lutheran Tract Mission (LTM) has developed a free Advent Devotional. You can download your copy here.
Shine Joy this Christmas with ALWS
Ever feel all you hear is gloom and doom? Tired of thought-free gifts thrown away almost before they’re unwrapped? ALWS has good news!
Good Shephard Witta Celebrates 130 Years
You are warmly invited to the 130th anniversary of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Witta, on the 3rd and 4th December 2022.
Closed Congregation Items for Tender or Donation
With the closure of Our Saviour’s Church Toowoomba, there are a number of items available for tender or donation.
