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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
Notices below are current at time of posting. Dates are provided for reference. Information may not be current after the date of posting.
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
The Finke River Mission magazine is available now online
As many congregations have not yet returned to worshipping together, bulk copies of the Winter 2020 edition of Christ in the Centre are not being mailed out. But you can still… Read more
COVID-19 return to worship: new tools
Have you covered all bases? Try this quiz produced by the office of the District Administrator to check that you are on track or use this example risk assessment template shared… Read more
Lutherans join in singing blessing over Australia
Members of two LCA congregations added their voices to the Australian version of ecumenical internet music video The Blessing. View the LCA Article and a link to the video here.
Altogether word editions & Scripture in Song songbooks Available!
Bethania Lutheran School has an excess of songbooks they would like to give away. These are in reasonable condition. If you are interested in these books, please contact Margaret Nicholls
Free online short course from ALC: the Gospel of Mark!
Following the success of ALC’s first ever online short course in May, ALC is offering a second online short course in July on the Gospel of Mark. Led by New… Read more
