Notice Board
These notices are curated by the LCAQD M&M Department and sent to the audience of the LCAQD eNewsletter.
Announcement from District Church Board, March 2, 2021
The LCAQD District Church Board announces that the 2021 LCAQD Convention of Synod will be held at: Brisbane Technology Park, Eight Mile Plains On: Friday evening 4th June – Sunday 6th June 2021 Registrations will open in the coming weeks. For now, congregational leaders are reminded to: ensure that 2020 LAMP statistics have been entered so we can calculate your delegate numbers; approach potential delegates, including younger members of your congregation; note: delegates will be required to bring their own device (phone, tablet or laptop) submit congregational proposals to secretarydcb@qld.lca.org.au by 26 March… Read more
Read MoreCalling all Artists! Living Water August Exhibition
Living Water, the LCA/NZ’s simultaneous art exhibition, is an opportunity for artists of all ages, stages and media to share their artwork in the local community. Staged by the Commission on Worship’s Visual Arts Working Group (www.lca.org.au/visualarts), the exhibition will be held in August 2021. For more information, to receive a resource pack or to register your interest, please email Libby Krahling. Read more Visit website.
Read More19th LWA General Convention 2021
The 19th Lutheran Women Australia Convention will be held at Horsham Church of Christ, Horsham, Victoria on Friday 24th September 2021 to Saturday 25th September 2021. Theme: BEING Strong in the Lord Closing Service & Installation of Office Bearers will be held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Horsham, Victoria on Sunday 26th September, 2021, 9am Further information and Registrations will be in the Lutheran Women magazines from the April/May Edition, and Registrations will also be taken via the Lutheran Women website.
Read MoreLWQ Central Zone Annual Rally/Retreat to be held 27th-28th March 2021
View the event flyer here. Hosted by Calvary / Living Waters Ladies Fellowship at Calvary Lutheran Church (59 Burne St, North Rockhampton) Closing date for enrolments with payment: 12 March 2021 NB: Early registrations appreciated. Late registrations will be accepted. More LWQ events here.
Read MoreSafe Church Webinar
Saturday March 27 from 12:30pm -2:30pm (AEST) Inviting coordinators, pastors and other leaders to join in this Safe Church webinar (this would usually be a Coordinator Networking Day). Please place this date in your event calendar. Registrations open soon. There is no cost to join. Contact elizabeth.kloeden@lca.org.au for more information.
Read MoreNominations for Boards, Councils and Committees of the LCAQD IF NOT YOU, THEN WHO?
Do you or someone you know have any of the following skills? Queensland Lutherans with some governance experience or an interest in gaining that experience. Younger persons and in particular, females. People with financial and/or legal knowledge. People who are willing to ask questions. People with experience and an interest in financial management and constitutions. People with an interest in or knowledge of the Aged Care and Education sectors, Ministry and Mission and Youth and Family Ministry. LCAQD Convention of Synod 2021 is fast approaching. There will be vacancies on… Read more
Read MoreNew Horizons Brisbane 2021 – Date cancelled
The previous issue claimed March 13-14 for the LCA New & Renewing Churches/ Cross-Cultural Ministry New Horizons Conference in Brisbane. This date has since been removed.
Read MoreSingle Room Apartment for Rent in Woolloongabba
A large ground-floor one-bedroom unit is available immediately for permanent rental to a single senior at Nazareth Lutheran Church’s Independent-living units in Woolloongabba. It has a private balcony, open-plan kitchen/living area, bathroom/laundry, air conditioning and gated security. More information and inquiries to the Nazareth office: 3391 2854 or nazarethlutheran@bigpond.com
Read MoreYou are encouraged to completed this Lutheran Identity Survey
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF), of which the LCA is an associate member, is conducting a global survey on ‘being Lutheran’. Any member of the LCA/NZ is welcome to complete the online questionnaire, which can be accessed here. LWF has also produced a companion discussion guide. Submissions to the survey will be received until 31 March 2021.
Read MoreTraining & Networking Day for Ministry Team Leaders
– Friday 5th March 2021 – 9:00am – 4:30pm – Living Church (Creek Road Campus) 1541 Creek Rd, Carina QLD 4152 – Cost: $75 ( cost includes all meals) Designed specifically for leaders of leaders in church ministry with children youth and families, we are excited to present the Amplify Summit in 2021. We exist to encourage and equip the leaders of the Generations Ministries while providing opportunities to network with other passionate leaders. (Coffees available at 8:30) REGISTER https://amplifyconference.com.au/hubs/
Read MoreLatest News
Queensland Lutheran Nurses honoured
Two Lutheran Nurses were again honoured by the Lutheran Nurses Association of Australia (LNAA) to mark International Nurses Day (12 May).
The Lutheran Nurse of the Year for 2021 is Wayne Kroker, of Nundah, Queensland. Shirley Klinge, of Laidley, Queensland, was honoured with Life Membership of LNAA
Reconciliation, Our Calling
May 27th to June 3rd is National Reconciliation Week. What do you think of when you hear the word “Reconciliation”?
Read morePut straight by angels: The Lord is with you.
Bishop Paul Smith highlights the wonderful message of the Ascension story: Our Lord Jesus is wherever he says he is, which means especially, he is with us always.
Read moreGod does not give up on you
Bishop Paul Smith reflects on one of his most favourite Bible stories from the New Testament book of Acts. This story of the “eunuch” from Ethiopia is a reminder of the heart of God for us – showing that God does not give up on us.
Read moreWe commend our brother in Christ, Prince Philip, into the care of our Good Shepherd.
His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh was a Christian person. Bishop Paul Smith describes the heart of the Christian witness at Prince Philip’s recent funeral.
Read moreChristian Care Sunday
Hello! I am brand new to the QLD District in 2021, and also in a new role for the LCANZ – my name is Anna Kroehn (my husband Lee is Pastor at Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Rochedale) and I am the Christian Care Sunday project officer. This project is working to develop, resource and promote… Read more
Read moreLose the Moustache for Lutheran Media!
What Lutheran Media do is they seek to inspire and encourage people with messages of hope. They do this solely through the donations of individuals like you and me, as they receive no formal funding from the LCA.
Read moreVisiting with Vic
As the Bishop of our District, I have invited Dr Vic Pfitzner to come and visit the LCAQD in May (10th and 11th). In particular, I have asked if he would share with us, his reflections on where we have travelled as Church and where he sees we are going. Vic’s first ministry was the… Read more
Read moreIt Doesn’t Rain Money
We have just seen big rain in some parts Queensland and Australia, the drought is over! Or is it? Let’s look at it from the farmer’s point of view.
Read moreHe is going ahead of you! Hallelujah!
Easter Day is more than an historical event. Bishop Paul Smith reflects on the profound and encouraging words of the angel to the women at the empty tomb of Jesus, “he is going ahead of you.”
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