LCAQD News
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Living Faithfully & Prayerfully Articles
Food for thought on living faithfully and prayerfully in today's society
Community News Articles
We love to celebrate the great things that are happening within our District. Find out what's happening!
Notice Board
Quick news and updates within and around our district! This includes Jobs & Call updates
Events
From meetings, to community events, conferences and camps.
Job & Vacancies
A summary of current positions vacancies promoted through the District.
Living Faithfully & Prayerfully
Casting the net… on Muni Day and beyond
Imagine a community of people who regard the contribution of past church servants as essential to their past, present and future.
Service, study and life on the SMP pathway
Australian Lutheran College has a diverse group of students who are on a pastoral ministry journey. One such student is Stefan Volejnik, who is currently enrolled in a Graduate Diploma of Divinity.
Faith taking shape at St Mark’s Caloundra
Faith is taking shape at St Mark’s Caloundra, with the help of a $14,000 LLL Australia Mission and Ministry Grant.
Community News
Season of Creation resources
Season of Creation (1 September-4 October) is a time for Christians to come together in prayer and action for God’s creation.
Queensland Lutheran Giving seeks board members
Queensland Lutheran Giving (QLG) is seeking up to five more board members, to assist in providing support to people in times of need.
Training and communication sessions
Training and communication sessions are set to continue, with the LCAQD hosting a new session on whistleblowing in light of recent updates.
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.
Qld Govt Approved COVID Safe Industry Plan for Places of Worship
This information was emailed to congregational Pastors and Chairs on Tuesday June 9.
Church at Home 3 (from Grow Ministries) is available now – for 7 June to 26 July. It’s FREE
With many of our church buildings still closed, children’s ministry, youth groups and adult faith formation either suspended or online, households have the opportunity to bring faith alive in their… Read more
It’s not too early to be electing your delegates for Convention of General Synod 2021
The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission has provided guidelines for conducting online AGMs. View or download the guidelines. Bear in mind there might be some state or territory variations. Your District… Read more
Kids home for the school holidays? LYQ Winter Camps are ONLINE!
This year LYQ will be offering a senior (grades 7-12) and a junior (grades 3-6) online camp in the first week of the school holidays, 29 June – 3 July… Read more
Have you sent us your latest details for your congregational office bearers?
Yes/No/Not sure? Please email them to reception@qld.lca.org.au so we can ensure that the right people receive the information they need.
Mission Outreach Grant Due Date
As the date of SYNOD has been confirmed, the MOG due date for applications will close on the 31st of July. More information about the MOG here.
LCA is producing a short video series on ‘What Lutheran’s Believe’
The first view videos are published and ready to view. You can see them here: LCA videos These videos will be a great resource and tool for sharing the gospel and… Read more
Latest LCA/NZ COVID-19 update
No.9 – 14 May 2020 View Bishop John Henderson’s latest advice to churches given the new lifted restrictions. See Advice
LCA Constitution survey closing May 31 – Young Adults Encouraged
The survey will take approximately 7 mins of your time. You can do this one of three ways: Firstly by completing this ‘young adult’ survey. You can also complete the… Read more
Advice from the Constitutions Committee about AGMs during COVID-19
According to the LCAQD model constitutions for congregations, the AGM is to be held within 5 months of the end of the financial year. The LCAQD Constitutions Committee has provided the… Read more
SYNOD 2020 – Saturday October 10th
The District Church Board has published the planned “alternate” date for District Synod 2020. The current plan is for a one-day Synod in the Brisbane area on October 10th. The… Read more
QLG Covid-19 Help Fund
COVID-19 NEEDS: How can I help? Queensland Lutheran Giving (QLG) has a tax deductible Necessitous Circumstances Fund to help people who do not have other resources available for meeting the… Read more
Shape the Future of the Church
Constitution survey closing May 31 The Lutheran Church of Australia and New Zealand is undertaking preparatory work before deciding how to update its Constitution. It wants to update its Constitution… Read more
Pastor Expression of Interest
Expression of Interest for a Pastor to Service the people of the Hopevale, Coen and Wujal Wujal Communities in Far North Queensland.
LYQ ONLINE APPEAL 2020
The main online appeal will be held at 7pm on Saturday 23 May.
