Notice Board
These notices are curated by the LCAQD M&M Department and sent to the audience of the LCAQD eNewsletter.
Sale: 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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Lutheran Tract Mission has tracks for every occasion!
Visit their website to browse their collection! www.ltm.org.au
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QCT Workshops
Queensland Churches Together will be presenting two courses in March and April: ONLINE: Domestic Family violence Awareness workshops (link to the first flyer) Wednesday evenings in March: 2nd, 9th & 16th March at 7pm. Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/860411 There will be a charge of $45 pp for the workshop series. The charge allows us to continue providing and developing Domestic Family Violence resources and training to be used in churches and by pastoral carers/chaplains. IN-PERSON: Skills For Pastoral Care course (Learning the Language of Healing) (this one has the flyer link below)… Read more
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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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