Notice Board

During coffee and meal breaks, delegates watched a host of mini-movies produced by LCANZ agencies. You can watch these too. Find out more about the ministries you support and the services available to you. All these videos can be downloaded. Please share them with your congregations www.generalsynod.lca.org.au/videos

Bishop-elect Paul, who is currently serving a six-month placement at St Peter’s Lutheran College Indooroopilly on behalf of the LCA’s Queensland District (LCAQD) and is the immediate past bishop of the LCAQD, was elected to the role for an initial six-year term by delegates to the LCANZ’s historic 20th Convention of General Synod (Friday 1 October). He will succeed Bishop John Henderson, who has served as bishop since 2013 but did not seek re-election and is retiring at the end of the year. Read the official LCA Article

We are aware of the impact of the Covid pandemic on both our physical, social and financial positions – however we are also discovering significant impacts on our mental wellbeing. October is designated Mental Health Month and the 10th of October is World Mental Health Day. This is a wonderful invitation to stop and reflect on our own personal mental wellbeing, the wellbeing of our family members and friends, and our community at large. Many people are struggling to see the light at the end of the lockdown: we remember… Read more

Running from 10-16 October 2021, National Carers Week is a time to recognise and celebrate the 2.65 million Australians, and 430,000 New Zealanders, who provide care and support to a family member or friend.

Designed as a foundational qualification for church and ministry workers in a range of fields, the Certificate IV in Christian Ministry and Theology (10742NAT) provides you with opportunities to gain both theological knowledge and a broad range of practical, personal ministry skills. Graduates with the qualification may find employment as lay workers, youth workers, chaplains or mission support personnel. Within the Lutheran Church of Australia, the Certificate IV forms part of the foundational qualification for lay worker accreditation. Students are able to further their study through ALC’s undergraduate courses accredited… Read more

Remembering our friend and colleague Christian Stern – and helping children in Cambodia at the same time. Join us to Walk Sterny’s Way 10 October 2021. View the video here.

Given the many challenges MCLS have faced in their preparation phases, as well as the restrictions on churches, related to the COVID-19 pandemic, they have decided to delay the starting date to November.

The LCAQD is moving to the next phase of the Governance Change Project. The focus is providing a proposal to Synod 2022 on further enhancing the governance model across the district. The Governance Advisory Committee (GAC) has established a webpage to provide the LCAQD with relevant information and updates.

Safety Management Online (SMO) National Child Protection Week 2021 Supporting young people’s mental health when they are online (eSafety Commissioner) ​Read News Items Training | Website | FAQ | Subscribe to PSD eNews

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