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Living Faithfully & Prayerfully
Bethlehem’s taste for trivia raises funds for United in Hope
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Glencoe recently put on a great night of food and fellowship as a trivia night fundraiser for United in Hope.
In FNQ, the Gospel light shines
For Locum Pastor Rev David Spanagel, the days are long, but the years are short. Intending to retire in 2020, he is instead busier than ever.
Faith that spills over: everyday disciples in action
I remember one Christmas, when I was an self-conscious 12 year old, seeing one of the neighbour’s boys playing with a new gift he had received.
Community News
Reportable Conduct Scheme (RCS) update
From 1 July 2026, the Reportable Conduct Scheme (RCS) requires organisations that work with children to report, investigate, and manage allegations of child-related misconduct under the oversight of…
A joyful noise: music opens doors to collaboration
Here are two stories of music-making that serve as wonderful examples of the ‘open door to collaboration.’
Multipurpose Centre continues LORDS’ growth journey
Construction is progressing on a new Multipurpose Centre (MPC) as the latest chapter of the exciting growth story at LORDS takes shape.
In Memoriam: Howard Pohlner
In Memoriam: Howard Pohlner (25/01/1934–07/06/2026). Ordained 30 January 1966 (Woorak Vic); served Alice Springs NT (1966–1968), Hope Vale…
One church, one day, one powerful witness
Each year, Brisbane Walk My Way becomes more than just an event. It becomes a visible expression of our church community at its best:
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Rural Reflections Devotional Booklet
This devotion book, Rural Reflections: living out front with the outback God, is a collection of short devotional reflections, enhanced by a compilation of stunning rural photography, giving our readers the… Read more
Lutheran Tract Mission Christmas Resources
Lutheran Tract Mission has just recently produced new resources including a Nativity Magnetic, Advent Devotional and Childrens Christmas Chatterbox. For more resources from LTM, visit ltm.org.au/
Latest PSD News & Training Dates
National Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Child Sexual Abuse (media release) eSafety News Cyberbullying know the signs Mental Health webinar Beacon App (for families online) Read News Items Training | Website | FAQ | Subscribe to PSD… Read more
Lutheran Media Short Movie Competition Winners
Thank you to all the entrants! We enjoyed watching the videos and it was tough deciding the winners. The winners were: 1. “A message of HOPE” entered by Jeanie of… Read more
Ministry with the Ageing Webinar Recordings
Follow this link and find the webinar recordings in the left hand column of the page.
LTJ special themed issue out now: Cross-Cultural Ministry
Following the success of the August 2020 issue of the Lutheran Theological Journal (LTJ) on what a post-pandemic church may look like, this year the journal’s editorial team produced another… Read more
Congratulations Faith Lutheran College Redlands
One of 35 Schools Nationally who has been awarded the 5 Star Innovative School Award. Faith Lutheran College was awarded this accolade recently by the EDUCATOR Magazine for their work in… Read more
Seeking Expressions of Interest
Seeking Expressions of Interest (1) Ecclesiastical Discipline Review Steering Committee (2) Constitution Review Working Group Nominations for both groups will close on Tuesday, 16 November 2021. View the LCA email… Read more
Jacob’s Ladder: Missional Church in the 1970s
Jacob’s Ladder: Missional Church in the 1970s by Steen Olsen
This book tells the story of this outreach ministry started by Lutherans fifty years ago. It sells for $20 and would make a great Christmas present! More details at www.jakes1970s.net or from steen.olsen@lca.org.au
Kathy Matuschka (finally) installed
‘You can’t blame everything on COVID’ said Pastor David Schmidt as last Sunday he installed Kathy Matuschka into her role as Assistant Director, Ministry & Mission … the role she commenced in 2018! During… Read more
National Church Life Survey
Like a fingerprint, every church is different. Every church is shaped by the unique people, personalities and experiences that God has drawn together for a specific purpose. There is value… Read more
LEQ Executive Director Announcement
“After a rigorous process, which included multiple interviews, a presentation to the selection panel, and the involvement of an independent consultant, CLEQ and DCB are delighted to announce the appointment… Read more
80th Anniversary for the Holy Trinity, Nobby
The Holy Trinity, Nobby 80th Anniversary will be celebrated as a thanksgiving service – 10:00am Sunday 31 October 2021 (with HC). First Assistant Bishop for LCAQD Rev Ben Hentschke will be… Read more
Governance Change Project Update #3
The Governance Advisory Committee (GAC) will today have held its fifth meeting. The GAC continues to consider structure options as well as any impacting legal matters, the assurance framework, and… Read more
The Elements of Worship
The Commission on Worship has created a series of short videos with accompanying fact sheets as a guide to the key elements of worship. They have been prepared with a… Read more
