Notice Board
These notices are curated by the LCAQD M&M Department and sent to the audience of the LCAQD eNewsletter.
Info-graphic on returning to Worship in Queensland
We’ve sorted through our COVID information to date to provide this one-page overview of current Queensland worship guidelines. For the info-graphic and for more information, see our website at https://qld.lca.org.au/home/lcaqd-corononavirus-response/ Please note that the usual social distancing requirements are still in place as per the Queensland Government.
Read MoreMINIBUS FOR SALE 2011 TOYOTA HIACE
MINIBUS FOR SALE 2011 TOYOTA HIACE 86,147 KM’S 12 months Registration $18,000 Very well looked after and maintained. See flyer for pictures Please contact Rick Davenport, District Administrator for further information PH: 35114015 Email: rick.davenport@qld.lca.org.au
Read MoreCairns Cross Cultural Ministry
“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.
Read MoreThe 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!
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Hope in a Divided World Retreat Day
This retreat day will offer an opportunity to reflect upon the virtue of hope, and how it can contribute to healing a divided world.
Read moreWay Forward Face-to-Face Gatherings a Chance to Engage
The Way Forward project is now in its final phase – Preparation and Prayer – which will run until General Synod in early October.
Read moreUnity: A gift given to us in Christ
Unity is a gift. It has already been given to the church. We don’t need to come up with it. We don’t need strategic plans to attain it. Our unity is a gift given to us in Christ.
Read moreWay Forward Framework to be Further Refined; Conference Dropped
The General Church Board and the College of Bishops has removed the Conference component from the Way Forward proposed framework.
Read moreALC: Removing Barriers to Study
You may not be aware of it, but there is no longer a need to be in Adelaide to study with ALC. Now you can learn where you live!
Read moreOur Community of Grace
As the son of a preacher who is the son of a preacher, church was always a major factor in my life. But I never felt at home, or at peace.
Read moreFind Simple Rest at Replenish Women’s Retreat!
This October 11-13, our Replenish retreat is just for you…no cooking, no cleaning, no pressure. Just. Simple. Rest.
Read moreCelebrating 75 Years of Faith and Community at St Mark’s Lutheran Church Ingham
Bishop Mark Vainikka and Pastor David joined the joyous celebration of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church’s 75th anniversary in Ingham this May.
Read moreMaking a difference with LLL Mission Outreach Grants
The latest round of LLL Mission Outreach Grants have been awarded in support of local projects that make a real difference to congregations.
Read moreLet Peace be our Quest and Aim
‘The Rule of St Benedict’ is a wisdom document that was written over 1500 years ago yet it still has a lot to offer for our times.
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