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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
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.
Serving in Far North Queensland
Is God prompting you to serve in Far North Queensland? There is an ongoing need for a long-term spiritual leader in the region.
Bethlehem opens its doors
At the Bethlehem Lutheran Church Woongoolba we OPENED OUR DOORS to the community for a Community Thanksgiving Service.
Community News
LCAQD Congregation Training Day Resources
A successful day of learning, sharing and equipping our congregations and a wonderful opportunity for congregational leaders and members to come together.
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 Lutherans Step Out in Faith for Refugee Girls
On Saturday 8 August, more than 650 Queenslanders stepped out across Brisbane for Walk My Way, with a public witness of faith in action.
United in Hope, at Cairns and Atherton
While significant focus of the LCAQD’s United in Hope appeal has been on the more remote communities of Hope Vale, Wujal Wujal and Coen, here’s a look at the Cairns Parish.
Church Engagement: honouring our heritage, growing our future
Lutheran Services has introduced a new Church Engagement Lead role to strengthen relationships across our Lutheran community.
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.
UniConnect January Events – For Uni Students in 2020
Many young Lutherans are connected to ecumenical on campus bible study and fellowship groups such as UniConnect. UniConnect is running the following events for any 2020 university student, from any uni, any… Read more
International Research Consortium (IRC) OPEN DAY 1 July 2020
Date Claimer International Research Consortium (IRC) OPEN DAY 1 July 2020 Hosted by LCA New and Renewing Churches in Adelaide.
New Horizons August 2020: postponed
Date Claimer New Horizons 2020 26 – 28 August 2020 Melbourne Joint conference hosted by New and Renewing Church + Cross Cultural Ministry
Season of Prayer Wrap Up – Video Summary
Season of Prayer Wrap Up Video Summary You can view all the videos produced for the Season of Prayer hosted by the LCA Department for New and Renewing Churches. Special mentions… Read more
Ongoing Reformation of the Church – Why ‘it’ no longer works
Reflective Reading Ongoing Reformation of the Church – Why ‘it’ no longer works Reflecting on videos by Rev Dr Bob Newton, Pastor David Schmidt invites us to consider how we… Read more
Date Claimer 2-3 April Palliation & Voluntary Assisted Dying Symposium
Date Claimer Palliation & Voluntary Assisted Dying Symposium The Christian Church engaging with and responding to society’s call for better support and dignity for those who are dying. 2 –… Read more
Amplify Summit – 6 March 2020
Save the Date Amplify Summit A training and networking day for ministry team leaders. Friday 6 March 2020 Gateway Baptist Church, Mackenzie. 9:00am – 5:00pm Cost: $75
Amplify Conference – 7 March 2020
Save the Date Amplify Conference The IGNITE and ELEVATION conferences have merged to become one brand new conference experience. AMPLIFY invests into children, youth and family ministry across the state… Read more
Clinical Pastoral Education
Training for Pastoral Carer and Chaplains is again being run in Toowoomba in 2020. Training will run for approximately 20 weeks on Wednesdays beginning in early February and finishing before… Read more
Studies on Ezra, Nehemiah & Esther
As part Peace Lutheran Church, Gatton’s ‘Rebuilding Our Church’ program, for ongoing renewal of its facilities, people and purpose. The late Pastor James Haak prepared studies on Ezra, Nehemiah and… Read more
LTM Christmas Resources
The Lutheran Tract Mission have many resources to support and share joy this Christmas. Free Online Advent Devotional (Print & Digital Versions) Sticker Advent Calendar for the kids only $1… Read more
Carols by Candlelight in Jacobs Well!
Carols by Candlelight in Jacobs Well! Sunday, 15 December @ Bethlehem Lutheran Church from 5:30pm
Ian ‘Watto’ Watson Passed Away on 5 December, 2019
Shed Men Founder, author and encourager, Ian ‘Watto’ Watson, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on the 5th of December, 2019 at 4pm after a 17 year battle with cancer.
Ordaining Both Women and Men in the LCANZ
On 14 December 2019, Bishop Paul Smith invites all interested LCAQD persons to a meeting to consider various options in the conversation about ordaining both women and men in the LCANZ.
Closing Service for Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Moura
Sunday, December 15th, Bishop Paul Smith will join Pastor Graham Pfeffer and the people of Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Moura for the congregation’s closing service. The “Rite of Closure” will… Read more
