Community News

Christian’s heart lives on

Eight months after he left us, Christian Stern is still changing lives. Before he died, the former St James Hervey Bay teacher shared his dream of getting his community involved in ALWS’ Walk My Way challenge, to help a preschool in Cambodia. He even had the catchphrase and 26km route all worked out – ‘from… Read more

‘The Good, the Bad and the Ugly’: resourcing churches to challenge domestic and family violence

The Joint Churches Domestic Violence Prevention Project (JCDVPP) Queensland has launched a resource booklet for clergy and laity, ‘The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: Questions Women ask about Relationships and Christian Beliefs.’

Feeling Replenished and Grace Laced

Last weekend the Replenish retreat at Luther Heights resumed with a bang, as 35 women tested the ensuited rooms at Ocean Outlook, Luther Heights, and tried some new retreat options.

Season of Creation Celebration Service

Each September, many Christian churches around the world celebrate the Season of Creation.  This a time to thank and praise God for the bountiful creation that has been provided to support our earthly lives, and also to remember that all Christians, and indeed all people, are called to be faithful stewards of God’s good creation… Read more

Christian Care Sunday Resource Launch

God’s love comes to life through care ministries every single day in our Lutheran congregations, aged-care and community services. This year, the LCANZ invites your congregation to celebrate this Christian care by setting aside one Sunday to acknowledge, bless and honour those people.