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.
Latest PSD News & Training Dates
LCA Child Safety Standards for Congregations Safer Internet Day, 8 February 2022 Workplace safety guidance Read News Items Training | Website | FAQ | Subscribe to PSD eNews
ALWS Christmas Action Appeal
The people of South Sudan have been hit hard by disasters through 2020-21 Your Christmas Action donation is matched dollar for dollar to DOUBLE your impact. PLUS, your gift is tax-deductible!… Read more
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LCA Child Safety Standards for Congregations Blue Card News From the eSafety Commissioner Read News Items Training | Website | FAQ | Subscribe to PSD eNews
Festival of Learning – registrations open mid-January
The Festival of Learning is a celebration open to anyone and everyone interested in thinking, talking and learning about God. The festival will have a range of offerings, both in… Read more
Sharing the gospel videos
Please check out these videos produced by the Lutheran Church plant in WA. Church planter Matt Schubert provides some tips to help make sharing the gospel more accessible: Everhope Church… Read more
St John’s Classroom fund 20 refugees through lunchtime bottle collection!
“A little bit of effort on our part, can change another child’s whole future!” This was the comment from a 9-year-old boy in our classroom at St John’s Lutheran School… Read more
Attention Congregations with Social Media Accounts!
A High Court of Australia judgement (Fairfax vs Voller) in September has implications for all organisations that use social media. A majority of justices (5–2) ruled that the owners of… Read more
Time for some good news reading
You don’t have to go far to run into anxious people and worrying news. Instead, why not treat yourself to some good news reading? The LLL’s Together in Mission Magazine… Read more
Do we have any bee-keepers, preserves-makers or Christmas cooks out there who need jars?
Both Nazareth (Woolloongabba) and St Andrew’s (Brisbane City) congregations are spring cleaning and have lots of glass jars to give away – jars that would be suitable for bottling preserves… Read more
Video Introducing the Governance Change Project
Mark Vainikka shares on the purpose behind the Governance Change Project Watch the video here.
Amplify Date Claimers!
Amplify Summit (For Leaders) Friday March 4 2022 Amplify Conference | For Children, Youth & Family Ministry Saturday March 5 2022
Latest PSD News & Training Dates
Safe Church Training – Resources and Support information sheet Read News Items Training | Website | FAQ | Subscribe to PSD eNews
In-Person LCANZ Synod 2023
The General Church Board has announced that the in-person sessions of the 20th Convention of General Synod will be held from 9 to 12 February 2023 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. The… Read more
Installation of Charmaine Harch to LCANZ General Church Board (GCB)
In a break from tradition, the recently elected General Church Board (GCB) members will be installed during a regular service at their home congregations. In the past, GCB members have… Read more
Benjamin Graham Ordination
Benjamin Gregory Graham will be ordained in St John’s Bundaberg on 9th January at 9.00 am. Ben’s installation will take place in Lowood on the 23rd January.
