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Living Faithfully & Prayerfully Articles
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Notice Board
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Job & Vacancies
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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.
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
Amplify Summit – 6 March 2020
Save the Date Amplify Summit A training and networking day for ministry team leaders. Friday 6 March 2020 Gateway Baptist Church, Mackenzie. 9:00am – 5:00pm Cost: $75
Amplify Conference – 7 March 2020
Save the Date Amplify Conference The IGNITE and ELEVATION conferences have merged to become one brand new conference experience. AMPLIFY invests into children, youth and family ministry across the state… Read more
Clinical Pastoral Education
Training for Pastoral Carer and Chaplains is again being run in Toowoomba in 2020. Training will run for approximately 20 weeks on Wednesdays beginning in early February and finishing before… Read more
Studies on Ezra, Nehemiah & Esther
As part Peace Lutheran Church, Gatton’s ‘Rebuilding Our Church’ program, for ongoing renewal of its facilities, people and purpose. The late Pastor James Haak prepared studies on Ezra, Nehemiah and… Read more
LTM Christmas Resources
The Lutheran Tract Mission have many resources to support and share joy this Christmas. Free Online Advent Devotional (Print & Digital Versions) Sticker Advent Calendar for the kids only $1… Read more
Carols by Candlelight in Jacobs Well!
Carols by Candlelight in Jacobs Well! Sunday, 15 December @ Bethlehem Lutheran Church from 5:30pm
Ian ‘Watto’ Watson Passed Away on 5 December, 2019
Shed Men Founder, author and encourager, Ian ‘Watto’ Watson, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on the 5th of December, 2019 at 4pm after a 17 year battle with cancer.
Ordaining Both Women and Men in the LCANZ
On 14 December 2019, Bishop Paul Smith invites all interested LCAQD persons to a meeting to consider various options in the conversation about ordaining both women and men in the LCANZ.
