Notice Board
These notices are curated by the LCAQD M&M Department and sent to the audience of the LCAQD eNewsletter.
Protected: LAMP statistical returns: the Why and the How
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Christian meditations by Stephen Abraham
LCA member Stephen Abraham has produced a series of high quality musical reflections on short Bible verses matched to deep breathing. Find is ‘Breathing Scripture’ collection here YouTube.com/stephenabrahammusic, on your preferred streaming service or via CCLI.
Read MoreSale: 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.
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Congratulations 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
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40 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
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LCAQD 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
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Installation 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.
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Round 2 Child Safety Standards Action Plan
As of 1 April 2026 certain types of organisations, including churches, are required under law to comply with 10 Queensland Child Safe Standards.
Read moreThe living waters of Wujal Wujal
Wujal Wujal is the home of the Kuku Yalanji, Kuku Nyungul and Jalunji clans – the ‘rainforest people,’ who are the traditional owners and custodians of the area.
Read moreNew Life at any Stage
Easter is commonly tied to the sacrament of baptism, following St Paul in Romans 5. This is the story of Barry’s baptism at Zion Aged Care.
Read more2026 Lenten Appeal
Queensland Lutheran congregations built the aged care and community services that today form Lutheran Services.
Read moreUnited in Hope, at Coen
What do you do when you are facing the most destructive cyclone in 100 years? That was the question when TC Narelle barrelled towards Coen.
Read moreThe little blue donkey
Each one of us has some preconceived image of what Jesus looks like. Our image of Jesus is often coloured by our culture, our customs, and what we have learnt, read or experienced about him.
Read moreHope in the hardest places
After years of uncertainty following COVID-19 lock-downs that limited access to prisons nationwide, Kairos Prison Ministry Australia is now experiencing its strongest season in decades.
Read moreUnited in Hope, at Hope Vale!
Pastor David Spanagel shares some of the latest news from our Far North Queensland congregations – this time from Hope Vale.
Read moreMore precious than gold
By the grace of God, Gold Coast Cantonese (Lutheran) Community Church began its first Saturday Service in Southport on the Gold Coast in May 2024.
Read moreOur Lutheran church inspired to action
ALWS invites you to meet Mary Obara. who leads our Lutheran church’s international aid work in Kenya and Somalia. Mary wants to say ‘asante’, meaning thank you, to you!
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