Notice Board
These notices are curated by the LCAQD M&M Department and sent to the audience of the LCAQD eNewsletter.
New Resource Helps with Funeral Plans
Preparing for my funeral is a new resource developed by the LCANZ’s Committee for Ministry with the Ageing. It is designed to take away some of the stress of preparing a funeral for a family member or other loved one. Read more Shared from LCA’s enews 17 August 2021
Read MoreYour congregation’s LCA email address
Did you know that your congregation has an LCA email address that needs to be regularly monitored? This email address is where all communication from the LCA is sent, including important information such as COVID-19 updates. It is essential that you know and check this email address regularly. Read more about this
Read MoreAre you checking your LCA email address?
Notice from LCA (10 Aug 2021) From 1 November we will no longer send communications to your private address. All messages from Churchwide offices will be sent to your LCA address. Therefore it is imperative that you check your LCA email inbox regularly. Your LCA email address is also your key to accessing and updating critical information relating to your role and entity which is held inside the LCA Portal, including LAMP2.
Read MoreTribute for Lola Paech
In loving memory, daughter Judy Vitale and son Rob Paech share words of their mother, Lola Paech’s life.
Read MoreDid You Know?
DID YOU KNOW? Did you know? “From 5 July 2021, it is an offence to fail to protect a child from a sexual offence in an institutional setting.” Did you know? “The maximum penalty for failing to protect a child from a sexual offence is 5 years’ imprisonment.” Did you know? “From 5 July 2021, it is an offence for any adult not to report sexual offending against a child by another adult to police.” Did you know? “The maximum penalty for failing to report belief of a child sexual… Read more
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Convention of General Synod
Update from LCA eNews 20 July 2021 The General Church Board has confirmed that the online sessions (2021) of Convention of General Synod will be held on Friday and Saturday 1–2 October. A worship service will be streamed on Sunday 3 October from St John’s Unley SA. Further details about this service will be communicated in due course. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR DELEGATES Delegates should note that they will need to use their LCA email address (not their private email address) to access and participate in the online sessions, including voting. (Pastors and chairpersons,… Read more
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Functioning Sound System Available (Now Taken)
Trinity Southport has a sound system which Is not being used, and we will do not see that we will be needing it any further. We would like to pass it on to another group who can benefit from its use. If the church/group is in Brisbane or South we could probably arrange to have it dropped off, otherwise you will need to organise for pickup/delivery. Cost wise – we are just asking for a small donation/contribution. View Details and who to contact here.
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Trevor Ruthenberg appointed LCAQD District Administrator
LCAQD District Church Board has recently announced the appointment of Trevor Ruthenberg to the role of District Administrator. ‘Big Trev’ (as Trevor doesn’t mind being known) has previously been the executive officer of the LCAQD and also of the LCA, as well as serving in the DA role in a locum capacity since May this year. Welcome Trevor and God bless you! View official DCB announcement.
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Farewell to Rev Paul Smith as Bishop LCAQD
Grace and peace in Christ to you. Our District Office can now confirm the following services for our outgoing and incoming District leaders. These three services are open to anyone who wishes to attend (COVID restrictions may apply – please check with the District Office if you are uncertain) Thanksgiving Service for Outgoing Bishop Paul Smith DATE: Sunday, July 25th PLACE: St Peter’s Lutheran College Chapel, 66 Harts Road, Indooroopilly TIME: 1:30pm DETAILS: See Event If you have any enquires about these three events, please contact the Assistant… Read more
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Installation of Rev Ben Hentschke as 1st Assistant Bishop LCAQD
Grace and peace in Christ to you. Our District Office can now confirm the following service for our outgoing and incoming District leaders. These services are open to anyone who wishes to attend (COVID restrictions may apply – please check with the District Office if you are uncertain) Installation Service for First Assistant Bishop Ben Hentschke DATE: Sunday, August 22nd PLACE: Arise Lutheran Church, St Peter’s Lutheran College, Springfield Campus, 42 Wellness Way, Springfield Central TIME: 9.00am DETAILS: See Event If you have any enquires about these three… 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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