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24 McDougall Street
Milton QLD 4064
Phone 07 3511 4000

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Administration & Governance

For volunteers and paid congregational staff including chairpersons, treasurers, councils and boards.

The LCAQD Office exists to support Lutheran congregations and agencies. In turn, we are supported by the LCA national office, which manages some congregational support matters.

Chair & Treasurer Booklet

CHaT Booklet

Not sure if you have the bases covered? The LCAQD Congregational CHaT Booklet guides Chair Persons and Treasurer in their roles.

Church Worker Support

Kitrina ("Kit") provides Church worker support and/or HR advice within the LCAQD, whether in times of difficulty or in your routine operations.

CONTACT

Kitrina.Scott-Davies@lca.org.au
(07) 3512 7284

Blue Cards

Required

The Blue Card system is a key prevention and monitoring system of people working with children and young people in Queensland. Congregations and other agencies maintain their own Blue Card registers. 

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LCAQD eNews

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The LCAQD eNews provides valuable updates straight from the District Office,
encouraging stories from our Queensland family and notices of events for all ages.
It's free, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

 

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Branding

Appropriate Use

The LCA website has information about:

The LCA logo and its usage

The LCA Brand Guide for Districts and Congregations

Who to Contact

Who to contact about...

See the list for who to contact for particular topics on the Contact Us page.

Volunteer Role Information Pack

Example volunteer role information pack

We thank the SANT District for adapting the document produced last year by St Andrews Brisbane to make it more generic, and to both organisations for offering it here for your use.

Policies

Policies

Wondering about the relevant policies? See https://www.lca.org.au/services-resources-training/policies/ or contact the district office.

Contact

Professional Standards Department (PSD)

The Professional Standards Department (PSD) assists congregations and other bodies to promote high standards of ethical behaviour and care for all, and especially for children and others in vulnerable circumstances.

LCA Standards of Ethical Behaviour

https://www.lca.org.au/services-resources-training/policies/

Professional Standards Training

https://www.lca.org.au/departments/ministry-support/professional-standards/training-prof-standards/

CONTACT

LCA Professional Standards Officer based in the Queensland District
Elizabeth.Kloeden@lca.org.au
(07) 3511 4089 | 0437 252 736

PSD Training & Overview

Overview & Training

  • Professional Standards overview
  • Professional Standards Training (includes FAQs and training dates)
  • Related LCA Policies

LCAQD Synod

The Latest...

All information about LCAQD Synod can be found on the synod page.

Synod Resolutions from Congregations

Submit a Resolution

  • Congregation Resolution Protocol and Guidelines
  • Convention of Synod Cover Memo Template
  • Template for Congregational Proposals

LCAQD Constitutions & By-Laws

  • LCAQD Constitution 2010
  • LCAQD By-Laws Part A 2015
  • LCAQD By-Laws Part B 2019

Congregational Constitutions & By-Laws

There are a variety of ways a congregation is set up. See summary of Constitutional Models expanded here.

School/College Council Appointment

Council Appointment

  • Appointment Cover Memo Template
  • Council Appointment Decision Request Template
  • School/College Council Nomination/Reappointment  Form
  • Council Appointment Support Info Protocol and Guidelines

Have a question not answered?

The District Office is here to assist.

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Congregational Constitutions

  • 2021 Process for Review of Constitution
  • 2019 Constitution Model - Parish - Not Incorporated
  • LCAQD Model Constitution - Parish - Not Incorporated - 2019 Final.docx
  • 2019 Constitution Model - Parish - Incorporated
  • LCAQD Model Constitution - Parish - Incorporated - 2019 Final.docx
  • 2019 Constitution Model - Congregation - Not Incorporated - Single Point
  • LCAQD Model Constitution - Congregation Not Incorp - Single Point 2019 Final.docx
  • 2019 Constitution Model - Congregation - Not Incorporated - Parish Member
  • LCAQD Model Constitution - Congregation Not Incorp - Parish Member 2019 Final.docx
  • 2019 Constitution Model - Congregation - Incorporated - Single Point
  • LCAQD Model Constitution - Congregation Incorp - Single Point 2019 Final.docx
  • 2019 Constitution Model - Congregation - Incorporated - Parish Member
  • LCAQD Model Constitution - Congregation Incorp - Parish Member 2019 Final.docx

Obligations toward Locum Pastors

Supply of Casual Services by Pastors

A Locum Pastors is a pastor who temporarily fulfils the duties of an absent Pastor. Often this locum pastor is an Emeritus (or retired) Pastor.

For those congregations and parishes without a Pastor, or if your Pastor is on R&R leave, please make sure you are aware of your obligations towards locum pastors.

Pastors not already in receipt of an LCA stipend (e.g. retired pastors) are eligible to receive payment for providing locum pastoral services to a parish, congregation, school or care ministry facility whilst the called pastor is absent or the parish is in vacancy. Approved ALC pastoral students may also be entitled to receive payment.

All payments to locum pastors are made using the LCA HRS. A Congregational representative must follow this link to the 2020 Locum Services Form (under the Humans Resources System tab) which needs to be completed, signed and submitted by the relevant entity to HRS (hrs@lca.org.au) within the fortnight of Locum work performed.  Prompt processing is essential, as if claims accumulate this may affect the locum pastor’s pension.

The form is updated annually to reflect the relevant payment rates.

Casual service cost may be covered by the Pastor Transfer and Support Fund. This levy is payable by parishes during a parish vacancy.

For Locum Pastors

Retired pastors should contact the LCA HRS hrs@lca.org.au in order to receive a payment summary, check on eligibility for payment by way of fringe benefits and seek advice on the superannuation threshold where applicable.

If you have any questions please contact Kitrina Scott-Davies (CWS LCA/HR Officer LCAQD)

  1. 07 35127284 inet. 34935641 m. 0490 889 6 e. kitrina.scott-davies@lca.org.au

Blue Card System

The Blue Card system is a key prevention and monitoring system of people working with children and young people in Queensland. Congregations and other agencies maintain their own Blue Card registers. The LCAQD Blue Card policy states:

"The LCAQD is committed to ensuring the health, safety and welfare of all children who engage with the Church. The Church will take all reasonable measures to nurture children and protect them from harm and abuse, and ensure compliance with all legislative requirements for the prevention of harm to children.

All Pastors in active or locum service are required to hold a valid Blue Card.

Lay workers, paid employees and volunteers who provide child related services and activities must hold a valid Blue Card."

For more information, or support with Blue Card management, please contact the LCA Professional Standards Officer:

LCA Professional Standards Officer based in the Queensland District

Elizabeth.Kloeden@lca.org.au
(07) 3511 4089                 0437 252 736

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24 McDougall Street Milton QLD 4064
Phone 07 3511 4000
Email district@qld.lca.org.au

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