Notice Board

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 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

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! 

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.

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

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

This information was emailed to congregational Pastors and Chairs on Tuesday June 9.

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 homes. Download Church at Home 3

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 Office will be able to help you.

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 2020. Campers can expect many of the favourites of previous camps… and more! Find out more details here