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The Finke River Mission magazine is available now online
As many congregations have not yet returned to worshipping together, bulk copies of the Winter 2020 edition of Christ in the Centre are not being mailed out. But you can still read about the exciting things God is doing among the Lutheran communities of Central Australia. Read or download Christ in the Centre. Donate to Finke River Mission (most donations are tax-deductible)
Read MoreCOVID-19 return to worship: new tools
Have you covered all bases? Try this quiz produced by the office of the District Administrator to check that you are on track or use this example risk assessment template shared by an LCAQD parish to help with your planning.
Read MoreLutherans join in singing blessing over Australia
Members of two LCA congregations added their voices to the Australian version of ecumenical internet music video The Blessing. View the LCA Article and a link to the video here.
Read MoreAltogether word editions & Scripture in Song songbooks Available!
Bethania Lutheran School has an excess of songbooks they would like to give away. These are in reasonable condition. If you are interested in these books, please contact Margaret Nicholls
Read MoreFree online short course from ALC: the Gospel of Mark!
Following the success of ALC’s first ever online short course in May, ALC is offering a second online short course in July on the Gospel of Mark. Led by New Testament senior lecturer Dr Stephen Hultgren, this series engages participants in the world of Mark. Commencing 9 July, three sessions will be held over 3 consecutive Thursdays from 1.30–2.30 pm CST (2–3 pm EST): To register or to ask a question, email enquiries@alc.edu.au. For further information download The Gospel of Mark flyer.
Read MoreSaints Alive 2020 eMagazine from Australian Lutheran College
Read about ALC’s new vocational discernment program: Discover, how COVID-19 has transformed the community and the vicars’ practicum experience, updates on how ALC is partnering with the Church to provide practical ministry training and research and ALC’s annual appeal. Link to eMagazine
Read MoreDoctoral Scholarship Opportunities
For those who are interested in being a part of world-leading research, there are four exciting and funded opportunities for doctoral scholarships. The ACU-led Research Scholarships close July 7. See: Models of Intergenerational Learning and Living – Youth Social Enterprise Employment Project; and Models of Intergenerational Learning and Living – Cooperative Spaces Project while the QUT-led scholarships Models of Intergenerational Learning and Living – Inclusive Environments Project, close July 23. If you know someone in these fields, let them know!
Read MoreJune 2020 Synod Update
SYNOD 2020 – Saturday October 10th at Redeemer Lutheran College Rochedale Both the “one-day” Convention of Synod and the “one-day” District Pastor’s Conference will be held on the Campus of Redeemer Lutheran College Rochedale on Saturday 10 October 2020. The District Board is grateful to the Council and Community of Redeemer for welcoming the Synod and Pastor’s Conference onto the campus. Details about attendance and programme will be released as these are finalised.
Read MoreCasual In-School Trainer
Are you passionate about leading young people to grow as leaders? The Casual In-School Trainer is responsible for facilitating training workshops in QLD schools under supervision of the In-School Trainer. Apply to join our LYQ In-School Training team today! http://lyq.org.au/about/careers
Read MoreWe are seeking footage of your experience!
If you have some video footage or pictures of church services, your bible study group, youth group, worship band, family attending church together, or whatever it may be, from the past few months, please contact us as we would love to be able to share your story as part of the wider story! Send us a message here or email communications@qld.lca.org.au. What’s it for? The last few months have been quite a journey for us all. As a church we have had to adapt and rethink congregational life. As we are… Read more
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A Hymn of Comfort for Pandemic Sufferers
“A Hymn of Comfort for Pandemic Sufferers” – Bishop Paul Smith shares the significant background of the famous Luther hymn “A Mighty Fortress is our God” and how this hymn directly speaks to our contemporary Christian life during this COVID19 pandemic.
Read moreGroup work – Hard work but worth the effort!
Redeemer Lutheran College and Lutheran Services celebrate their part in world-leading research into intergenerational living and learning.
Read moreHello! How are you? Are you baptised?
In Australia, so many around us are baptised, but we rarely speak of that. Bishop Paul Smith reflects on the amazing Grace of God at work in our baptism and the recent changes amongst the Christian Churches about recognising God at work in each other’s baptism.
Read more“Trinity” is another way of saying “Jesus is Lord”
As the early Church were formulating their prayers to the Lord Jesus they reflected on the significance of praying to him as one would pray to God – that the person who once walked around Palestine is the Lord of Creation.
Read moreSeriously Out of Control!
David Spanagel never expected Coronavirus to bring to the surface some of the issues that have arisen in their ministry setting. Read on to see what they have learned.
Read moreShed Happens, still happening
Shed Happens is still happening! Read about the surprising opportunities Shed Happens has experienced since going virtual during lockdown.
Read moreWill church ever be the same?
Might this be an opportunity for Australian followers of Jesus to reflect on what is truly important in our mission and witness of the Gospel, and to find new ways in which to engage with our community?
Read moreLutheran Women of Queensland Update
An update from the Lutheran Women of Queensland on how they have been adapting during this pandemic.
Read moreAscended – beside me – always
How could the Lord Jesus appear behind closed doors? How could he keep his promise, “Surely I am with you always to the close of the age”? How can he be present in bread and wine at Holy Communion when he has surely gone off into heaven? These questions are actually about the “ascension” of… Read more
Read moreNo One is an Island
During such unusual times, the cracks can show. Also, during such unusual times, important things can become more clear. During these times of isolation, we become acutely aware of our need to better connected with others.
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