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Living Faithfully & Prayerfully
Balob founder honoured with King’s medal
Frederick Stolz OL OAM was awarded the King‘s Papua New Guinea 50th Anniversary Independence medal by his Excellency Sir Bob Dadae.
‘Just breathe’ – a reflection on Replenish
Here are some words that reflect and describe some of the experiences I had on my first-ever retreat at Luther Heights with Replenish.
The front door of grace: hospitality as mission
‘We’re a friendly church.’ Most of us would happily say that about our congregation. We smile, shake hands and offer coffee. But what happens after the hello?
Community News
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.
Cairns parish celebrates togetherness and new beginnings
Cairns has had much to celebrate as the community came together at a parish picnic, and then at the installation of a new Principal.
Thank you for supporting the 2026 Lenten Appeal
A heartfelt thank you to Lutheran congregations across Queensland who generously gave more than $17,000 to the 2026 Lenten Appeal.
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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
Glenarbon’s 60th Anniversary of Church Building Service
Date: Sunday 1 Dec | Time: 10am | Location: St Pauls Lutheran Church, Glenarbon
Advent Resources
GIFT Advent resource that provides a time to share the Advent rituals and traditions that have been passed through many generations and to make new ones.
SAVE THE DATE Lutheran Media 75th Anniversary + Exponential Conference
SAVE THE DATE | Lutheran Media 75th Anniversary + Exponential Conference | 9-10 May 2020, Ipswich
