Notice Board
These notices are curated by the LCAQD M&M Department and sent to the audience of the LCAQD eNewsletter.
Latest LCA/NZ COVID-19 update
No.9 – 14 May 2020 View Bishop John Henderson’s latest advice to churches given the new lifted restrictions. See Advice
Read MoreLCA Constitution survey closing May 31 – Young Adults Encouraged
The survey will take approximately 7 mins of your time. You can do this one of three ways: Firstly by completing this ‘young adult’ survey. You can also complete the general church-wide survey you can find on the Review webpage. Or you can write down your thoughts (a submission) and email them to ConstitutionReview@lca.org.au
Read MoreAdvice from the Constitutions Committee about AGMs during COVID-19
According to the LCAQD model constitutions for congregations, the AGM is to be held within 5 months of the end of the financial year. The LCAQD Constitutions Committee has provided the following advice for 2020. Download official advice document.
Read MoreSYNOD 2020 – Saturday October 10th
The District Church Board has published the planned “alternate” date for District Synod 2020. The current plan is for a one-day Synod in the Brisbane area on October 10th. The Synod will be preceded by the District Pastor’s Conference. Next year in 2021, the plan will be to conduct the usual pattern for District Pastors Conference and District Synod 2021
Read MoreQLG Covid-19 Help Fund
COVID-19 NEEDS: How can I help? Queensland Lutheran Giving (QLG) has a tax deductible Necessitous Circumstances Fund to help people who do not have other resources available for meeting the needs of daily living due to the economic pressures around COVID-19. QLG works with the Ministry & Mission Department or with individual congregations to enable holistic Christian care. How can I help? Continue to respond as you are able to the needs you see around you; Donate to the Necessitous Circumstances Fund as you are able, so that we are… Read more
Read MoreShape the Future of the Church
Constitution survey closing May 31 The Lutheran Church of Australia and New Zealand is undertaking preparatory work before deciding how to update its Constitution. It wants to update its Constitution so it can enable us, the LCA/NZ to better live the gospel and thrive in the 21st Century. A Constitution outlines; Who the people are that form the Church, Why they want to come together as Church, What they want to achieve as a Church, How they will relate to each other, How they will decide things, How they will… Read more
Read MorePastor Expression of Interest
Expression of Interest for a Pastor to Service the people of the Hopevale, Coen and Wujal Wujal Communities in Far North Queensland.
Read MoreLYQ ONLINE APPEAL 2020
The main online appeal will be held at 7pm on Saturday 23 May.
Read MoreLLL Banking App Now Available!
Introducing the LLL app; designed specifically for banking on the go. The LLL app is simple, secure and convenient. Download to your mobile today to start banking from the palm of your hand.
Read MorePat Keifert Seminar in Brisbane: postponed
Tuesday July 14 Missional leader Pat Keifert is visiting Australia for the International Research Consortium Open Day in Adelaide on July 1, and later presenting in Brisbane on July 14. Pat has recently co-authored books called ‘Dwelling in the Word’ and ‘How change comes to your church.’
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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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