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Living Faithfully & Prayerfully Articles
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Notice Board
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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.
March for Life Brisbane
Saturday 30 April 3pm Meeting at Speakers’ Corner, outside Parliament House, George St, Brisbane at 3pm for a rally followed by a march. For more information please go to cherishlife.org.au… Read more
LYQ Winter Camps are coming…
The June/July school holidays may seem like a lifetime away, but time has a tendency to slip away without us noticing. Before you know it, our winter camping season will… Read more
Ropely QLD 100th Anniversary – Save the date!
Immanuel Lutheran Church Ropeley Qld 100th Anniversary Sunday 5 February 2023 9.30am – service 11.30am – lunch Contact Neil Natalier 0404 863 826
Free music resources available
Could you use either of the following in your community? Roughly 25 Sing to Jesus song books (word and melody line editions) A collection of organ music (mainly for manuals… Read more
Volunteer role information and templates (and so much more) available!!
There’s no need to start from scratch! If you have an LCA email address you log into the LCA Portal and go to either the LCANZ Learning Hub or Church… Read more
Christian Care Sunday 2022: has your congregation chosen a date?
Last year the Committee for Care Ministries launched a range of resources to help congregations and Lutheran aged care and community services to celebrate the care work that goes on… Read more
District Assembly Highlights!
Last Saturday LCAQD leaders met in ‘District Assembly,’ in part as preparation for our Convention of Synod in June. Representatives from our LCAQD department councils reflected on how we can… Read more
The Gathering Highlights!
Young adults from all over QLD have come together at The Gathering 2022 to be inspired by what God is doing in their lives. It was a great opportunity to… Read more
Holy week FREE Resource for Easter
AT OUR TABLE Gathering around a table to appreciate a meal is an ideal time for households to engage with the Easter story. Using everyday meal components, this Easter resource… Read more
National Young Adult Forum
The forum is an opportunity for young adults to hear about and discuss the issues that our church currently faces and to learn the function of Synod. Saturday 4 September… Read more
Lutheran Tract Mission (LTM) have amazing resources for families!
The tract shown is one of 12 for all seasons and major topics in our Lutheran Faith. Please take time to look at these and are available for our LCANZ…. Read more
Welcome Dr Merryn Ruwoldt!
Dr Merryl Ruwoldt is taking over from Dr Stephen Haar as the new academic Dean of ALC, as he transitions to retirement Dr Stephen Haar hands over the role of [Academic]… Read more
Replenish Women’s Retreat & Grace Laced Retreat
Registration will open May 1, 2022 at this link. Learn more about it here.
Staff are urgently required at Hermannsburg (Ntaria)
Duty supervisor and store worker at the Finke River Mission Store and tearoom operators and hospitality workers at the Historic Precinct. For more information about these positions, visit the FRM website… Read more
Cross Cultural Ministry Grants
Shared from the Cross Cultural Ministry eNews 24 March 2022 The Cross-Cultural Ministry department offers Minor grants (up to $1000) to support congregations to engage new arrivals. Applications can be made throughout… Read more
