Notice Board

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!

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

‘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.

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.

“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

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.

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.

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.