Notice Board
These notices are curated by the LCAQD M&M Department and sent to the audience of the LCAQD eNewsletter.
National Young Adult Forum
The forum is an opportunity for young adults to hear about and discuss the issues that our church currently faces and to learn the function of Synod. Saturday 4 September to Monday 6 September | Nunyara Conference Centre, Adelaide, South Australia Learn More | View Flyer
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Lutheran Tract Mission (LTM) have amazing resources for families!
The tract shown is one of 12 for all seasons and major topics in our Lutheran Faith. Please take time to look at these and are available for our LCANZ. Find more amazing resources on their website: www.ltm.org.au
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Welcome Dr Merryn Ruwoldt!
Dr Merryl Ruwoldt is taking over from Dr Stephen Haar as the new academic Dean of ALC, as he transitions to retirement Dr Stephen Haar hands over the role of [Academic] Dean to Dr Merryn Ruwoldt.
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Replenish Women’s Retreat & Grace Laced Retreat
Registration will open May 1, 2022 at this link. Learn more about it here.
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Staff are urgently required at Hermannsburg (Ntaria)
Duty supervisor and store worker at the Finke River Mission Store and tearoom operators and hospitality workers at the Historic Precinct. For more information about these positions, visit the FRM website or email Wayne Beven, Operations Manager. Shared from the LCA eNewsv 29 March 2022
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Cross Cultural Ministry Grants
Shared from the Cross Cultural Ministry eNews 24 March 2022 The Cross-Cultural Ministry department offers Minor grants (up to $1000) to support congregations to engage new arrivals. Applications can be made throughout the year, and guidelines can be found on the Cross-Cultural Ministry webpage.
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LCAQD Flood response – including northern NSW
Your donations are reaching people in need! Read the story Apply for assistance, donate or set up a project. Details are all here: https://qld.lca.org.au/support/2022-floods/ + The photo shows Norwin Lutheran Church and Hall on the Norwin/Bongeen Plain. Last week the flood waters checked out the church but didn’t quite go in!
Read MoreGovernance Change Project Session Upate
As you are aware the LCAQD has been continuing its work on the governance change project with a focus on further enhancing the governance model across the district. Details are available on the LCAQD website https://qld.lca.org.au/governance-change-project/ The Governance Advisory Committee (GAC), as established by the District Church Board, is running a number of briefing sessions to present the proposed draft structure. This will allow participants an opportunity for feedback and questions. The Chair of GAC, Geoff Crooks, welcomes your attendance. The sessions dates/ times are listed below. Groups will be… Read more
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Grandparents have a vital role!
Studies continue to confirm that parents are the key people who influence whether or not their children will have faith. This means that one of the best places for young people to ‘catch’ faith is in the home. Read more on how grandparents can impact faith. Shared from Grow Ministry eNews 21 March 2022 How intergenerational ministry changed me – a personal story Tom was seventy-two-years-old when the scales fell from his eyes regarding the way lives change by simple, faith-filled interactions. It wasn’t that Tom was anti-faith conversations with younger… Read more
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Care Ministries (incorporating the Ageing) Webinar
Friday 8 April 2.00pm-3.00pm ACST 2.30pm-3.30pm AEST 12.30pm-1.30pm AWST 4.30pm-5.30pm NZST Pastor Peter Miller will share his tips for congregational visiting. Register here
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Reportable Conduct Scheme (RCS) update
From 1 July 2026, the Reportable Conduct Scheme (RCS) requires organisations that work with children to report, investigate, and manage allegations of child-related misconduct under the oversight of…
Read moreBethlehem’s taste for trivia raises funds for United in Hope
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Glencoe recently put on a great night of food and fellowship as a trivia night fundraiser for United in Hope.
Read moreIn FNQ, the Gospel light shines
For Locum Pastor Rev David Spanagel, the days are long, but the years are short. Intending to retire in 2020, he is instead busier than ever.
Read moreA joyful noise: music opens doors to collaboration
Here are two stories of music-making that serve as wonderful examples of the ‘open door to collaboration.’
Read moreMultipurpose Centre continues LORDS’ growth journey
Construction is progressing on a new Multipurpose Centre (MPC) as the latest chapter of the exciting growth story at LORDS takes shape.
Read moreIn Memoriam: Howard Pohlner
In Memoriam: Howard Pohlner (25/01/1934–07/06/2026). Ordained 30 January 1966 (Woorak Vic); served Alice Springs NT (1966–1968), Hope Vale…
Read moreOne church, one day, one powerful witness
Each year, Brisbane Walk My Way becomes more than just an event. It becomes a visible expression of our church community at its best:
Read moreWinter Festival brings the community together
The 13th June was a crisp winter morning. It had been raining for weeks, yet that day the clouds parted, welcoming our Winter Festival.
Read moreFaith that spills over: everyday disciples in action
I remember one Christmas, when I was an self-conscious 12 year old, seeing one of the neighbour’s boys playing with a new gift he had received.
Read moreMeet Angeline: what hope looks like
On Saturday 8 August, Brisbane Walk My Way will again bring together congregations, schools, care communities, families and friends.
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