Synod

LLL Australia, together with the Lutheran Church of Australia Queensland District is delighted to announce the 2026 LLL Synod Art Competition.

On Saturday, 18 October 2025, 300 delegates gathered online for a Special Convention of the LCANZ General Synod.

The LCAQD is pleased to share that the District Church Board has confirmed the dates for the 58th LCAQD Convention of the Synod.

The Evangelical Lutheran Church of PNG’s Siassi District invites former missionaries and family to Umboi (Siassi Island), to:ELC-PNG Synod.

The Synod Popular Report has now been published – click here to read or download a copy.

Synod will consider a doctrinal statement on ordination as resolved at the 2024 Regular Convention, along with matters of unfinished business.

Thanks were offered to everyone who helped make the 2025 Convention of Synod a success, including our wonderful volunteers.  

On Synod Saturday morning, Bishop Mark Vainikka reflected on his written report, and spoke of the District’s guiding principle: One Church, One Purpose, Many Ministries. 

Following the Friday morning opening Synod worship, the following leaders from Qld and FNQ greeted the convention.

St Andrews Lutheran Church, Brisbane, will receive $25,000 from LLL for its ‘Diverse by Design’ outreach to multcultural communities.