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Living Faithfully & Prayerfully Articles
Food for thought on living faithfully and prayerfully in today's society
Community News Articles
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Notice Board
Quick news and updates within and around our district! This includes Jobs & Call updates
Events
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Calls & Vacancy Updates
A summary of current Pastoral calls and vacancies to Queensland congregations.
Living Faithfully & Prayerfully
A pilgrim reflects on his Lutheran experience so far
Catholic pilgrim and Lutheran Services CEO, Nick Ryan, reflects on his experience of serving alongside the people of the Lutheran Church.
Community News
Graceville Centre at Nambour celebrates 50 years
Did you know that the ‘step-down’ approach to mental health care was pioneered by the Lutheran congregation in Nambour 50 years ago? Read the story of this special anniversary.
Christmas Blessings from Lutheran Drought Aid Qld
Christmas Blessings have been overflowing over the past few years into Lutheran Drought Aid Qld (LDAQ) with goods kindly and thoughtfully donated by various committees and congregations within the LCAQD.
Farewell Dennis!
At the end of 2021, after five years of outstanding Christian Service as Executive Director of Lutheran Education Queensland (LEQ) and almost nine years prior to that as Assistant Director, Dennis Mulherin will be stepping down from the role. Tim Kotzur reflects on his impact…
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.
Do we have any bee-keepers, preserves-makers or Christmas cooks out there who need jars?
Both Nazareth (Woolloongabba) and St Andrew’s (Brisbane City) congregations are spring cleaning and have lots of glass jars to give away – jars that would be suitable for bottling preserves… Read more
Video Introducing the Governance Change Project
Mark Vainikka shares on the purpose behind the Governance Change Project Watch the video here.
Amplify Date Claimers!
Amplify Summit (For Leaders) Friday March 4 2022 Amplify Conference | For Children, Youth & Family Ministry Saturday March 5 2022
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In-Person LCANZ Synod 2023
The General Church Board has announced that the in-person sessions of the 20th Convention of General Synod will be held from 9 to 12 February 2023 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. The… Read more
Installation of Charmaine Harch to LCANZ General Church Board (GCB)
In a break from tradition, the recently elected General Church Board (GCB) members will be installed during a regular service at their home congregations. In the past, GCB members have… Read more
Benjamin Graham Ordination
Benjamin Gregory Graham will be ordained in St John’s Bundaberg on 9th January at 9.00 am. Ben’s installation will take place in Lowood on the 23rd January.
Mission Outreach Grant for 2022 – Applications Open!
Does your congregation have a brilliant mission idea, but lacks the funds to get it off the ground? Think about applying for an LLL Australia Mission Outreach Grant of up to $25,000. Applications… Read more
Australian Lutheran College enrolments open for 2022
Dip your toes in the water and study from home through the Discover program: Learn more by visiting Discover.
Farewell Bishop John Henderson
We will farewell Pastor John Henderson as Churchwide Bishop at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 28 Muller Rd, Greenacres SA, on Sunday 5 December at a 10am regular congregational service. Due to… Read more
Dedication of Worship and Ministry Centre at Good Shepherd, Noosa
We join the Good Shepherd congregation and college community in thanking God for their beautiful new worship and ministry facility. The dedication was performed by Bishop Mark Vainikka last Sunday… Read more
Positions vacant in Lutheran Archives, Adelaide
Lutheran Archives currently has three employment vacancies. To learn more, or to follow other employment and volunteering vacancies with the LCANZ, follow this link.
Applications Invited
St John’s Lutheran Church, Bundaberg, is looking for a caring person to fill the role of Faith Development Coordinator. The successful applicant will need to work with our Care Team… Read more
LLL Anniversary grants for congregations
The LLL is offering congregations the opportunity to commemorate its 100 year anniversary through a special grant program. They are offering congregations the opportunity to apply for a $2,500 grant… Read more
Are you being called to serve?
Dear Lutheran Friends, I am writing to encourage you to consider getting involved in some of the day to day management of our Church. We are excited for the future… Read more
Jobs & Vacancies
Positions vacant in Lutheran Archives, Adelaide
Lutheran Archives currently has three employment vacancies. To learn more, or to follow other employment and volunteering vacancies with the LCANZ, follow this link.
Read moreWANTED: ALWS Adventurer
Are you ready to inspire Queensland? ALWS (Australian Lutheran World Service) is offering a full-time position as ALWS Advocate in Queensland. Your ministry will be to inspire people of all ages to take action for people who are marginalised, and in danger of being forgotten by the world. https://www.alws.org.au/positions-vacant/ Applications close: Friday 26 November 2021 … Read more
Read moreYouth and Children Ministry Director – Immanuel Lutheran Church, Maroochydore.
Immanuel Lutheran Church, Maroochydore, is excited to be advertising for the role of Youth and Children’s Ministry Director. The person will have proven experience in working with youth and children and fore fill a key role in a vibrant team ministry with Immanuel Church staff and volunteers, as well as working alongside the staff and… Read more
Read moreALWS Executive Director Position – An Invitation to Lead Through Serving
Interested applicants should first contact the chair of the ALWS Board, Ms Jodie Hoff, via recruitment@alws.org.au to discuss their application and receive a copy of the application package. Applications for this position close COB Friday 5 November 2021. See full notice here.
Read morePosition-Volunteer Manager/Caretaker St Pauls Lodge
St Paul’s Lutheran congregation in Nundah, Queensland, owns and operates a 6-room lodge providing short to medium term accommodation for low-incomeearners. The manager/caretaker lives on site in a 3-bedroom unit with an office and a small garage and carportfor which they pay a nominal rental charge. In this unpaid role, the manager/caretaker is responsible for… Read more
Read moreChaplain Grace Lutheran Church Redcliffe
Grace Lutheran Church Redcliffe (GLCR) is seeking a Chaplain to complement and support ministry initiatives within Grace Lutheran Creche and Kindergarten (GC&K) and work in partnership with GLCR Pastor and GC&K Service Leader. Permanent Part-Time role 16 hours per week based in Redcliffe working two days each week, rotating each term Classification: Lay Worker Schedule… Read more
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