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Living Faithfully & Prayerfully Articles
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Notice Board
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Events
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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.
Mission Grants 2020 – Applications Now Open!
Our drive toward outward missions should not be hindered by the thought of ‘no resources’. The LLL The Mission Resource Grant (MRG) and Mission Outreach Grant (MOG) is kindly provided by the… Read more
Walk My Way Date Change!
Soak up the sun, sizzle the snags… and step out in love to help others!
Join us for Walk My Way on the Gold Coast!
What Lutherans Stand For – 5 Part Video Launch
The LCAQD has recently created a 5 Part Video Series to assist in explaining the 5 big rocks in the Lutheran Faith. See videos
Grace Lutheran Preschool officially opens new building!
Grace Lutheran Preschool officially opens new building! Assistant Bishop Mark Vainikka blessed the building and officially opened it, before laying down the plaque with Grace Lutheran Church Moree’s John Williams…. Read more
Congregational Statistics Due
Congregational Statistics Due 28 Feb 2020 Statistics for congregations for the year ended 31 December 2019 are due by 28 February 2020. They are to be entered into LAMP (not… Read more
Trinity Haven Units Lowood – Single Unit Available
Independent living for seniors, right in the heart of Lowood. Lowood is a small country town on the banks of the Brisbane River, just 25km NW of Ipswich.
LYQ Summer Camp Wrap Up!
Our massive summer holiday camping season has come to a finish! We ran a total of six camps this summer. Across these camps we had a total of 291 campers, leaders and support staff join us. Some of the 212 campers and 77 leaders and support staff even joined us for back-to-back weeks!
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.
