Notice Board
These notices are curated by the LCAQD M&M Department and sent to the audience of the LCAQD eNewsletter.
Sale: Prayer and Bible story resources for children (and others)
Qld-based Mountjoy enterprises has produced a range of Bible storytelling resources, including the ‘Just imagine’ series. Until April 30, they are selling all books at reduced prices. Read more.
Read MoreCongratulations Bob Krause OAM!
Bob was named in the Australia Day 2022 Honours List. Check our LCAQD Facebook page for more details.
Does anyone else in the LCAQD have some Australia Day Honours news to share? Please let us know so we can help celebrate!
ALC’s Festival of Learning
ALC’s Festival of Learning will be held online from Wednesday, 16 February to Saturday, 19 February and provides an opportunity for people to come together in a celebration of education, faith, church-work and theology. The festival will be an ecumenical celebration that includes introductory sessions to the biblical languages, theology, practical and applied theology, Lutheran doctrine and thought and dialogues with the wider church. Each day there will be a panel discussion about a current issue facing the church, including issues around Christian education and changing ministry contexts, and on… Read more
Read More40 Days a Lenten Devotion and Prayer Guide
Through their reflections and prayer requests, the writers invite you to journey with them through this Lenten season as they explore the psalms and share the comfort and hope they bring.
Read MoreCalling for Expressions of Interest re Lutheran Education Queensland Finance & Development Committee (FDC) Membership
Expressions of Interest for membership of the Finance & Development Committee (FDC) are now being sought. Please click on this link for access to the Expression of Interest document. It would be appreciated if you could please promote this opportunity with suitable members of your community.
Read MoreVolunteers CARE Essentials Course
The Uniting Church in Queensland is offering introductory courses in pastoral care. Our volunteers from Lutheran Drought Aid Qld attended a course in 2021 and can highly recommend it. Courses are held in Brisbane as well as regionally. See https://ucaqld.com.au/about-us/chaplaincy/pastoral-care-volunteers/care-essentials-courses/ Or contact Barbara Betts Blue Care Chaplain Ph: 0418 882 460 b.betts@bluecare.org.au
Read MoreLCAQD Governance: online briefings for LCAQD Member Groups
As you are aware the LCAQD is continuing its work on the governance change project with a focus on further enhancing the governance model across the district. The Governance Advisory Committee (GAC) is due to report back on the production of a detailed and pragmatic Governance and supportive assurance model recommendation. The GAC is providing briefing sessions on the recommended model progress as well as an opportunity for any feedback and questions. The sessions dates/ times are listed below. Groups will be contacted separately with Zoom details, where possible. If… Read more
Read MoreInstallation Service for Pastor Paul Smith as Churchwide Bishop
The installation service for Pastor Paul Smith as Churchwide Bishop will be held at Bethlehem Lutheran Church (Flinder Street, Adelaide SA) on the 20th of February 2022 commencing at 3pm. Due to COVID restrictions, numbers are limited. The registration link will be available in January, via LCA eNews.
Read MoreLutheran Tract Mission has tracks for every occasion!
Visit their website to browse their collection! www.ltm.org.au
Read MoreQCT Workshops
Queensland Churches Together will be presenting two courses in March and April: ONLINE: Domestic Family violence Awareness workshops (link to the first flyer) Wednesday evenings in March: 2nd, 9th & 16th March at 7pm. Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/860411 There will be a charge of $45 pp for the workshop series. The charge allows us to continue providing and developing Domestic Family Violence resources and training to be used in churches and by pastoral carers/chaplains. IN-PERSON: Skills For Pastoral Care course (Learning the Language of Healing) (this one has the flyer link below)… Read more
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Luther Heights is Hiring!
Luther Heights Youth Camp are currently looking for qualified people to join the Programs Team in a casual position!
Read more2024 Lenten Appeal – Last Days
For almost 90 years, the LCAQD has developed care services in response to needs in our communities. Lutheran Services continues that work.
Read moreRegistrations Open! Synod & LCAQD Conference
Registrations are now open for the 2024 LCAQD Conference (including District Pastors’ Conference) and 2024 LCAQD Convention of the Synod.
Read moreQueensland Lutherans Stepping Out for Ukraine Refugees
On Saturday 11 May, you can join with the wider Lutheran church and step out at Walk My Way Ukraine to support displaced Ukrainian children and their families.
Read moreLLL continues to support the Church with REG
LLL is transitioning to a Religious Charitable Development Fund (RCDF) to ensure that we continue to fulfil our purpose of supporting the LCA
Read moreGospel Glimmers in Unlikely Places
Anzac Day is perhaps the most ‘holy’ day of the year in modern secular Australia. We get up early to remember. We make pilgrimages—some even to the distant shores of Gallipoli.
Read moreWalk My Way Ukraine Builds Momentum
And it’s not too late to join them! You are invited to participate in the first ever Walk My Way Ukraine on Saturday 11 May in Brisbane City.
Read moreA Tale of Three Women
As the women walked through the garden, they could not have known that they were about to witness the greatest event in history.
Read moreQld Assistant Bishop joins General Church Board
First Assistant Bishop Ben Hentschke has been appointed to the LCANZ’s General Church Board (GCB) for the remainder of the synodical term.
Read moreLLL’s Strong Partnership with LCA and Schools Continues
The Lutheran Church of Australia and related entities such as Lutheran schools will have the opportunity to benefit from LLL’s decision to transition to a Religious Charitable Development Fund (RCDF).
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