Notice Board
These notices are curated by the LCAQD M&M Department and sent to the audience of the LCAQD eNewsletter.
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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Latest PSD News & Training Dates
PSD Training PSD News, this includes: Webinar – LCA Child Safety Standards for Congregations, 26 March From the eSafety Commissioner – Webinars for parents and carers.
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‘In dark places God sends his children to be light … ’
…said Ukraine-based Pastor Wayne Zschech via online interview. Pastor Wayne has been working in Ukraine for 29 years, and is a nephew of LCAQD member Phil Mibus. This is the kind of difference your donations through ALWS are also making in this troubled country.
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LCAQD Congregation Training Day Resources
A successful day of learning, sharing and equipping our congregations and a wonderful opportunity for congregational leaders and members to come together.
Read moreSeason of Creation resources
Season of Creation (1 September-4 October) is a time for Christians to come together in prayer and action for God’s creation.
Read moreQueensland Lutherans Step Out in Faith for Refugee Girls
On Saturday 8 August, more than 650 Queenslanders stepped out across Brisbane for Walk My Way, with a public witness of faith in action.
Read moreUnited in Hope, at Cairns and Atherton
While significant focus of the LCAQD’s United in Hope appeal has been on the more remote communities of Hope Vale, Wujal Wujal and Coen, here’s a look at the Cairns Parish.
Read moreFaith taking shape at St Mark’s Caloundra
Faith is taking shape at St Mark’s Caloundra, with the help of a $14,000 LLL Australia Mission and Ministry Grant.
Read moreServing in Far North Queensland
Is God prompting you to serve in Far North Queensland? There is an ongoing need for a long-term spiritual leader in the region.
Read moreChurch Engagement: honouring our heritage, growing our future
Lutheran Services has introduced a new Church Engagement Lead role to strengthen relationships across our Lutheran community.
Read moreOrienteering Champs at Koojarewon
124 students from 44 Queensland schools raced around the Koojarewon Youth Camp in July, as part of the Sprint Event in the 2026 Qld Schools Orienteering Championships.
Read moreInstallation service for Rev Jaswanth Kukatlapalli
Sunday, 2 August was a day of great anticipation and joy for St John’s Lutheran Church, Corinda, installing a new pastor after a year’s vacancy.
Read moreBethlehem opens its doors
At the Bethlehem Lutheran Church Woongoolba we OPENED OUR DOORS to the community for a Community Thanksgiving Service.
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