Notice Board
These notices are curated by the LCAQD M&M Department and sent to the audience of the LCAQD eNewsletter.
Congratulations Faith Lutheran College Redlands
One of 35 Schools Nationally who has been awarded the 5 Star Innovative School Award. Faith Lutheran College was awarded this accolade recently by the EDUCATOR Magazine for their work in Contemporary Transformation in a number of areas including pedagogy and innovative learning environments. Check out the video: it will have you wanting to go back to school!
Read MoreSeeking Expressions of Interest
Seeking Expressions of Interest (1) Ecclesiastical Discipline Review Steering Committee (2) Constitution Review Working Group Nominations for both groups will close on Tuesday, 16 November 2021. View the LCA email for more information about t he committee positions. Shared from a special LCA news 21 Oct 2021
Read MoreJacob’s Ladder: Missional Church in the 1970s
Jacob’s Ladder: Missional Church in the 1970s by Steen Olsen
This book tells the story of this outreach ministry started by Lutherans fifty years ago. It sells for $20 and would make a great Christmas present! More details at www.jakes1970s.net or from steen.olsen@lca.org.au
Kathy Matuschka (finally) installed
‘You can’t blame everything on COVID’ said Pastor David Schmidt as last Sunday he installed Kathy Matuschka into her role as Assistant Director, Ministry & Mission … the role she commenced in 2018! During the service at Good News, Middle Park, Kathy reflected with thanks on the role that her congregation has played in equipping and forming her for ministry and service within the LCAQD.
Read MoreNational Church Life Survey
Like a fingerprint, every church is different. Every church is shaped by the unique people, personalities and experiences that God has drawn together for a specific purpose. There is value in utilising tools to help congregations understand their unique character, and how they utilise their strengths for potential growth. Next month, every congregation in the LCAQD will have the opportunity to participate in an NCLS (National Church Life) survey. This survey explores 9 Core Qualities, grouped into three areas of church life. Read more.
Read MoreLEQ Executive Director Announcement
“After a rigorous process, which included multiple interviews, a presentation to the selection panel, and the involvement of an independent consultant, CLEQ and DCB are delighted to announce the appointment of Mrs Tanya Crooks to the position of Executive Director Lutheran Education Queensland from January 2022.” Read full announcement here
Read More80th Anniversary for the Holy Trinity, Nobby
The Holy Trinity, Nobby 80th Anniversary will be celebrated as a thanksgiving service – 10:00am Sunday 31 October 2021 (with HC). First Assistant Bishop for LCAQD Rev Ben Hentschke will be the guest preacher for the occasion. Please let past members and friends know so that they may have the chance to join in. A light luncheon is planned for afterwards. All former members and friends are cordially invited! View invitation.
Read MoreGovernance Change Project Update #3
The Governance Advisory Committee (GAC) will today have held its fifth meeting. The GAC continues to consider structure options as well as any impacting legal matters, the assurance framework, and robust culture attributes required within the LCAQD. Please refer to the LCAQD website for more details about the governance project.
Read MoreThe Elements of Worship
The Commission on Worship has created a series of short videos with accompanying fact sheets as a guide to the key elements of worship. They have been prepared with a service preparation focus, but could easily be used in wider teaching. Under each video, you will see a link to a fact sheet, and links to other resources related to that video. Go to the Learn tab on the Home Page to explore, or click here.
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Live-streamed worship still draws a crowd
A number of LCAQD Congregations continue to provide online worship content, reflecting the diversity of worship styles employed across our district.
Read moreCelebrating Logan’s young voices and community spirit
Young people in Logan were at the heart of a community gathering as Lutheran Services’ Bridges Reconnect joined others to celebrate Qld Youth Week.
Read moreAn ANZAC Prayer
O Lord, lover of souls, who through the mouth of your prophet of old declared that all souls are yours, we thank you for the brave and faithful dead…
Read moreUnited in Hope, in Cairns
In Far North Queensland, where there are two Lutheran parishes, the ‘tyranny of distance’ is something to genuinely be reckoned with.
Read moreRound 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.
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