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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
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.
Faithful living
God asks us to be faithful to Him. How can I be full of faith in a world where minds are changed as often as socks?
Community News
Mission Outreach Grants 2026
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.
Cantonese Church received into membership
A new church plant was received as a member of the LCA and LCAQD during the Friday morning session of the 2026 Convention of the Synod
LCAQD Strategic Charter 2026-31 officially launches
Bishop Mark officially launched the 2026-31 Strategic Charter for LCAQD, which focuses on five open doors as a shared missional compass.
Synod remembers the faithful who have passed
Synod delegates and visitors remembered those who served in this District and who have died in this past Synodical term.
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.
St Johns Lutheran School, Kingaroy makes the news!
St Johns Year 9 student Charlotte Landherr wins a national prize and will have her english work published in a new teaching resource used by Australian secondary students. Congratulations Charlotte!… Read more
Our Saviour Online Trivia Night Raised over $6,000!
On Saturday 22 August, Our Saviour and Hosts co-hosted an online trivia night to raise funds up to $5821 for ALWS that would go towards building a greenhouse to support the… Read more
First Assistant Bishop Mark Vainikka’s Fantastic Walk My Way Effort
Well done to all who have raised funds for ALWS’s Walk My Way fundraiser. Mark’s goal was to raise raise enough funds to send 35 refugee children to school in East… Read more
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
