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
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?
An ANZAC Prayer
O Lord, lover of souls, who through the mouth of your prophet of old declared that all souls are yours, we thank you for the brave and faithful dead…
New Life at any Stage
Easter is commonly tied to the sacrament of baptism, following St Paul in Romans 5. This is the story of Barry’s baptism at Zion Aged Care.
Community News
Synod Art Competition receives a record number of entries
The LLL in conjunction with the LCAQD are excited to share a record 77 submissions to the 2026 LCAQD Synod Art Competition.
United in Hope passes the halfway point
No bells or whistles…here’s our United in Hope update for the end of April 2026. We have officially passed the halfway point of this year’s target, with under $27,000 left to raise of our $60k goal.
58th annual Convention of the Synod counts down
Delegates, bookings are now open for the LCAQD 58th annual Convention of the Synod but time is running out!
Brisbane Walk My Way is coming our way, August 2026!
In refugee camps in Kenya and Somalia girls are at risk of child marriage simply because their families struggle with poverty and limited opportunities.
Grant Norsworthy – More than Music
Last year we were blessed to have Grant Norsworthy, a professional musician and member of the Lutheran Church in New Zealand, lead workshops for church musicians on music in worship.
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.
New Holy Communion Resource
Grow Ministries is excited to share with you a new resource that encourages congregations and families to work together in preparing children to receive the special gift of holy communion.
Mission Outreach Grant applications open!
The annual LLL Mission Outreach Grant ( previously known as the Mission Stimulus Grant) of up to $25,000 will be awarded to an LCAQD congregation (or shared between congregations) at our District Synod in June.
Review Submissions Closing
Submissions are to be made to kim.baumeler@lca.org.au and are to be received by 5.00pm on 31 January 2020.
Luther Heights Building Dedication
It was with joy and celebration that 250 members of the Lutheran community gathered on Saturday 18 January at Luther Heights Youth Camp for the dedication and opening of Ocean Outlook and The Ridge Dining Hall.
Installation of Pastor Joel Pukallus
Installation of Pastor Joel Pukallus was held at Dalby from 2pm on the 26th of January 2020.
Installation of Pastor David Seligmann
Installation of Pastor David Seligmann (Graduate Pastor) was held at Gympie at 2pm on the 19th of January 2020.
Installation of Pastor Peter Noble
Installation of Pastor Peter Noble (Graduate Pastor) was held in Rockhampton 8:30am & Gladstone 1:30pm on the 5th of January 2020.
Installation Pastor Greg Priebbenow
Installation of Pastor Greg Priebbenow was held at St Peters Lutheran Church, Indooroopilly at 9:00am on the 12th of January 2020.
Young Adult Conference: cancelled
Date Claimer Young Adult Conference – Faith For Everyday Life, held on 16-19 April 2020 at Luther Heights, Coolum.
UniConnect January Events – For Uni Students in 2020
Many young Lutherans are connected to ecumenical on campus bible study and fellowship groups such as UniConnect. UniConnect is running the following events for any 2020 university student, from any uni, any… Read more
International Research Consortium (IRC) OPEN DAY 1 July 2020
Date Claimer International Research Consortium (IRC) OPEN DAY 1 July 2020 Hosted by LCA New and Renewing Churches in Adelaide.
New Horizons August 2020: postponed
Date Claimer New Horizons 2020 26 – 28 August 2020 Melbourne Joint conference hosted by New and Renewing Church + Cross Cultural Ministry
Season of Prayer Wrap Up – Video Summary
Season of Prayer Wrap Up Video Summary You can view all the videos produced for the Season of Prayer hosted by the LCA Department for New and Renewing Churches. Special mentions… Read more
Ongoing Reformation of the Church – Why ‘it’ no longer works
Reflective Reading Ongoing Reformation of the Church – Why ‘it’ no longer works Reflecting on videos by Rev Dr Bob Newton, Pastor David Schmidt invites us to consider how we… Read more
Date Claimer 2-3 April Palliation & Voluntary Assisted Dying Symposium
Date Claimer Palliation & Voluntary Assisted Dying Symposium The Christian Church engaging with and responding to society’s call for better support and dignity for those who are dying. 2 –… Read more
