Notice Board

“There is a significant number of people originally from Papua New Guinea (PNG) who live in Cairns in Far North Queensland, and our Trinity Lutheran Church community is finding more and more ways to engage and connect with them.” View full story by Pastor Greg Schiller here.

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)

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.

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.

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 

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