Category Archives: Special days

World Habitat Day October 1st

Posted on September 17, 2018 by admin

In 1985 the United Nations designated the first Monday of October every year as World Habitat Day. The idea is to reflect on the state of our towns and cities and the basic right of all to adequate shelter. It … Continue reading →

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World Rivers Day – 30th Sept 2018

Posted on September 17, 2018 by admin

World Rivers Day is observed globally every year on the last Sunday in September. Rivers may make up only about 0.2 percent of all the fresh water worldwide but their importance is priceless. This day encourages citizens to get actively … Continue reading →

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World Alzheimer’s Day – Sept 21

Posted on September 17, 2018 by admin

World Alzheimer’s Day, September 21st of each year, is a day on which Alzheimer’s organizations around the world concentrate their efforts on raising awareness about Alzheimer’s and dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, a group of … Continue reading →

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Social Justice Sunday – 30September2018

Posted on September 16, 2018 by admin

Social Justice Sunday is held annually on the last Sunday in September. “Justice is the Body of Love ~ Love is the Soul of Justice” (John Dominic Crossan) Resources for Social Justice Sunday on NCCA website. Here’s a link to … Continue reading →

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September 11th

Posted on September 9, 2018 by admin

The sculpture consists of an iron beam pulled from the rubble of the World Trade Center held up by two stainless steel hands. The hands holding it up are constructed from 2,976 individually crafted stainless steel doves – each representing … Continue reading →

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Migrant and Refugee Sunday.26thAugust2018

Posted on August 7, 2018 by admin

Refugee and Migrant Sunday is a celebration of the dignity of people who are refugees and migrants and the contribution they have made to life in Australia.  It is celebrated by the Churches together on or around the last Sunday … Continue reading →

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National Tree Day 27th/29thJuly2018

Posted on July 26, 2018 by admin

National Tree Day for schools – 27th July National Tree Day – 29th July https://treeday.planetark.org/about/what.cfm Creator God, Out of chaos you brought order. Out of nothingness you brought life. In the middle of all life stands the tree. Trees provide … Continue reading →

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Hiroshima Day, August 6th

Posted on July 25, 2018 by admin

A Prayer for Hiroshima Day Like most traumatic scars, the ones that are found in Hiroshima and Nagasaki are permanent: reminders of the terrible damage human beings can inflict. Similar scars can be found in the hearts and souls of … Continue reading →

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Lay Preachers Sunday, 5thAugust2018

Posted on July 25, 2018 by admin

Lay Preachers Sunday in the Uniting Church in Australia is on the first Sunday in August each year. 2018 suggestions for Order of Service – 2018-08-05-Lay-Preachers-Sunday

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Refugee Week (World Refugee Day June 20)

Posted on June 16, 2018 by admin

In 2018, the dates are Sunday 17th to Saturday 23rd June. #WithRefugees is the theme for Refugee Week 2018 in Australia. Refugee Week is Australia’s peak annual activity to raise awareness about the issues affecting refugees and celebrate the positive contributions … Continue reading →

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