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Living Faithfully & Prayerfully Articles
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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
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LCA Study Grants
Study grants are available to members of the LCA for study that will better equip them for service within the church. Learn More Shared from LCA eNews 15 Feb ’22
Where did the young people go and what can we do about it?
Have you ever found yourself asking this or similar questions? Do you sit in church and look around at the generations of people visible on Sunday mornings and wonder what… Read more
Protected: LAMP statistical returns: the Why and the How
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Christian meditations by Stephen Abraham
LCA member Stephen Abraham has produced a series of high quality musical reflections on short Bible verses matched to deep breathing. Find is ‘Breathing Scripture’ collection here YouTube.com/stephenabrahammusic, on your… Read more
Sale: Prayer and Bible story resources for children (and others)
Qld-based Mountjoy enterprises has produced a range of Bible storytelling resources, including the ‘Just imagine’ series. Until April 30, they are selling all books at reduced prices. Read more.
Congratulations Bob Krause OAM!
Bob was named in the Australia Day 2022 Honours List. Check our LCAQD Facebook page for more details.
Does anyone else in the LCAQD have some Australia Day Honours news to share? Please let us know so we can help celebrate!
ALC’s Festival of Learning
ALC’s Festival of Learning will be held online from Wednesday, 16 February to Saturday, 19 February and provides an opportunity for people to come together in a celebration of education,… Read more
40 Days a Lenten Devotion and Prayer Guide
Through their reflections and prayer requests, the writers invite you to journey with them through this Lenten season as they explore the psalms and share the comfort and hope they bring.
Calling for Expressions of Interest re Lutheran Education Queensland Finance & Development Committee (FDC) Membership
Expressions of Interest for membership of the Finance & Development Committee (FDC) are now being sought. Please click on this link for access to the Expression of Interest document. It… Read more
Volunteers CARE Essentials Course
The Uniting Church in Queensland is offering introductory courses in pastoral care. Our volunteers from Lutheran Drought Aid Qld attended a course in 2021 and can highly recommend it. Courses… Read more
LCAQD Governance: online briefings for LCAQD Member Groups
As you are aware the LCAQD is continuing its work on the governance change project with a focus on further enhancing the governance model across the district. The Governance Advisory… Read more
Installation Service for Pastor Paul Smith as Churchwide Bishop
The installation service for Pastor Paul Smith as Churchwide Bishop will be held at Bethlehem Lutheran Church (Flinder Street, Adelaide SA) on the 20th of February 2022 commencing at 3pm…. Read more
Lutheran Tract Mission has tracks for every occasion!
Visit their website to browse their collection! www.ltm.org.au
QCT Workshops
Queensland Churches Together will be presenting two courses in March and April: ONLINE: Domestic Family violence Awareness workshops (link to the first flyer) Wednesday evenings in March: 2nd, 9th &… Read more
Tonga Crisis
On Saturday 15 January, an underwater volcano eruption and tsunami in Tonga caused severe damage. The tsunami is estimated to have impacted around 1800+ households’ food supply across Tonga (around 5000… Read more
