Notice Board
These notices are curated by the LCAQD M&M Department and sent to the audience of the LCAQD eNewsletter.
Are 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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Installation of Rev Mark Vainikka as Bishop LCAQD
The installation of Rev Mark Vainikka as Bishop, LCAQD, will take place at a special service at Rochedale at 2:00pm on Sunday 8th August 2021.
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Rural Reflections Devotion Book Available for Pre-Order
This devotion book, Rural reflections: Living Out Front with the Outback God, is a collection of short devotional reflections, enhanced by a compilation of stunning rural photography, giving our readers the opportunity to hear the voice of some of God’s faithful people living in rural Queensland. By sharing with you our faith, we hope to encourage, uplift, and inspire all who read this book. It is being printed as we speak! View and order here.
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LCAQD Congregation Training Day Resources
A successful day of learning, sharing and equipping our congregations and a wonderful opportunity for congregational leaders and members to come together.
Read moreSeason of Creation resources
Season of Creation (1 September-4 October) is a time for Christians to come together in prayer and action for God’s creation.
Read moreQueensland Lutherans Step Out in Faith for Refugee Girls
On Saturday 8 August, more than 650 Queenslanders stepped out across Brisbane for Walk My Way, with a public witness of faith in action.
Read moreUnited in Hope, at Cairns and Atherton
While significant focus of the LCAQD’s United in Hope appeal has been on the more remote communities of Hope Vale, Wujal Wujal and Coen, here’s a look at the Cairns Parish.
Read moreFaith taking shape at St Mark’s Caloundra
Faith is taking shape at St Mark’s Caloundra, with the help of a $14,000 LLL Australia Mission and Ministry Grant.
Read moreServing in Far North Queensland
Is God prompting you to serve in Far North Queensland? There is an ongoing need for a long-term spiritual leader in the region.
Read moreChurch Engagement: honouring our heritage, growing our future
Lutheran Services has introduced a new Church Engagement Lead role to strengthen relationships across our Lutheran community.
Read moreOrienteering Champs at Koojarewon
124 students from 44 Queensland schools raced around the Koojarewon Youth Camp in July, as part of the Sprint Event in the 2026 Qld Schools Orienteering Championships.
Read moreInstallation service for Rev Jaswanth Kukatlapalli
Sunday, 2 August was a day of great anticipation and joy for St John’s Lutheran Church, Corinda, installing a new pastor after a year’s vacancy.
Read moreBethlehem opens its doors
At the Bethlehem Lutheran Church Woongoolba we OPENED OUR DOORS to the community for a Community Thanksgiving Service.
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