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
Finding Your True Calling
Sarah Hoff-Zweck shares her journey from Lutheran educator to LYQ Ministry Lead and SMP Candidate in 2026.
A pastoral letter on unity
During Christmas, many of us gathered around the dinner table. We sat beside those whose opinions or beliefs are different from ours. This metaphor speaks directly to the season our Church is in now.
Lutheran Media invites you to give a ‘Gift of Hope’ this Christmas
Have you ever stopped to consider how much you’ve been blessed? I mean really taking the time to think about everything you are grateful for?
Community News
The 2026 LLL Synod Art Competition
LLL Australia, together with the Lutheran Church of Australia Queensland District is delighted to announce the 2026 LLL Synod Art Competition.
Queensland Lutherans honoured in Australia Day list
LCAQD members Ray Ebert and Keith Campbell have been recognised in the Australia Day 2026 Honours List for their service to the church, their communities and the wider Australian public.
Chaplains blessed at Sunday service
On Sunday 1 February 2026 Lutheran Church of St. Andrew, the Apostle – Brisbane City hosted the blessing of the hospital chaplains, presided over by Rev Dr Russell Briese.
Blessing of the hospital chaplains
On Sunday 1 February the LCAQD will celebrate the annual blessing of hospital chaplains at the Church of St Andrew the Apostle Brisbane.
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.
Cancellation of October Convention of District Synod 2020
The LCAQD District Church Board has made the difficult decision to cancel the planned one-day Convention of Synod set for 10 October, at Redeemer Lutheran College, Rochedale.
LLL AUSTRALIA APPOINTS NEW CEO
The LLL has announced the appointment of Ross Smith as its new Chief Executive Officer. Ross will take over from Allen Kupke when he retires later this year. It is… Read more
The latest BORDER CROSSINGS is out now!
In this issue we remember the service of Rev Dr Joe Strelan in Papua New Guinea; learn about the recently established Lutheran Study Centre in Indonesia; hear about the work… Read more
LYQ’s Camps! What’s on Spring Holidays 2020
These spring holidays we have a bumper season of events for parents and children, juniors and seniors, and adult leaders to be involved in! Check out what’s on the schedule… Read more
Calling for NOMINATIONS
Despite the LCAQD Synod for 2020 being cancelled, we are still calling for nominations from suitable candidates for a variety of Councils of the departments of the District as well… Read more
LYQ’s Springboard 2020: A brand new camp adventure!
A new junior and senior camp this September! Camp Details: Dates: Monday 21 – Wednesday 23 September 2020 Ages: Junior (grades 3-6) and Senior (grades 7-12) Pricing: Early Bird $250… Read more
ALC Research Seminar
A Research Seminar from Australian Luther College Professor Wendy Mayer will present on ‘Narrative Patterns in Religious Conflict’ next Monday 3rd of August 2020, 1.30-2.30pm (SA time). To register see… Read more
Our Saviour Trivia Night ONLINE
Saturday, 22 August at 6.45pm See Facebook Event Here Invite your smartest friends and family over to your house for a night of fun and facts Registration is free at https://forms.gle/og92zfpXMTnKfM4c7… Read more
Important Blue Card News
No Card, No Start laws starting soon. Read more in the PSD Safe Church Training & News.
Wawu Divine Hope – Premieres on NITV on Monday July 27 at 8:30pm
Sharing the heartfelt tales of some of Hope Vale’s thoughtful locals, NITV’s Karla Grant Presents: Wawu Divine Hope explores the spirit of an Aboriginal town in Far North Queensland’s Cape… Read more
2020 Mission Outreach Grant applications close July 31
There’s still time to submit your application for the 2020 Mission Outreach Grant. If you’re worried about time or have any questions, you can speak with Kathy Matuschka or David… Read more
ALC distributed learning presents: Introducing the New Testament, online in semester 2’
Commences on 29 July. This unit, also available for credit as part of the Diploma in Theology or the Graduate Diploma in Theology, is an introduction to the diverse writings… Read more
Info-graphic on returning to Worship in Queensland
We’ve sorted through our COVID information to date to provide this one-page overview of current Queensland worship guidelines. For the info-graphic and for more information, see our website at https://qld.lca.org.au/home/lcaqd-corononavirus-response/ Please… Read more
MINIBUS FOR SALE 2011 TOYOTA HIACE
MINIBUS FOR SALE 2011 TOYOTA HIACE 86,147 KM’S 12 months Registration $18,000 Very well looked after and maintained. See flyer for pictures Please contact Rick Davenport, District Administrator for further… Read more
Cairns Cross Cultural Ministry
“There is a significant number of people originally from Papua New Guinea (PNG) who live in Cairns in Far North Queensland, and our Trinity Lutheran Church community is finding more… Read more
