Monthly Archives: January 2019

COCU33C.Easter3C.5May2019

Posted on January 25, 2019 by admin

Readings Acts 9:1-6, (7-20): Saul travels to Damascus with the intention of arresting any followers of Jesus, but on the road, he is confronted with a vision of Christ that changes him into a disciple. Psalm 30: The Psalmist experiences … Continue reading →

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Shrove Tuesday

Posted on January 23, 2019 by admin

(The Tuesday before Ash Wednesday) Rev Bosco Peters on his Liturgy website writes: “Shrove” is the past tense of the verb “shrive” – “to obtain absolution for oneself by confessing and doing penance”. In French this is Mardi Gras – … Continue reading →

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COCU35C.Easter5C.19May2019

Posted on January 22, 2019 by admin

Readings: Acts 11:1-18; Psalm 148; Rev 21:1-6; John 13:31-35 RCL readings (landscape, A4): COCU35C.Easter5C.RCLReadings Helpful resources: re-Worship for Easter 5C compiled by Christine Longhurst Sacredise by John van de Laar Textweek Singing from the Lectionary – Natalie Sims West Epping Uniting Church On … Continue reading →

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COCU17C.Transfiguration Sunday.3rdMarch2019

Posted on January 22, 2019 by admin

Transfiguration Sunday – last Sunday in Epiphany See also COCU17A.Transfiguration A and COCU17B.Transfiguration B resources on this website Year C readings Exodus 34:29-35: After bringing the tablets of the law down the mountain, Moses’ face shines. And every time after … Continue reading →

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COCU18C.Ash Wednesday.6March2019

Posted on January 22, 2019 by admin

‘With These Ashes‘…With these ashes, we rememberWhat we’re made of, what we’re made ofWith these ashes, we rememberWe are made of dustAshes to ashes, dust to dustSo it has always beenAshes to ashes, dust to dustWe return again(Source: Kathy Douglass)Listen … Continue reading →

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Global Day of Prayer to end famine

Posted on January 21, 2019 by admin

This was an initiative of the World Council of Churches, the All-Africa Council of Churches and the World Evangelical Alliance in 2017 and repeated in 2018 (June 10th). Still trying to work out the specific date for 2019, but of … Continue reading →

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COCU36C.Easter6C.26May2019

Posted on January 20, 2019 by admin

Readings:Acts 16:9-15: Paul and his companions in Macedonia and the conversion of Lydia.Psalm 67: a psalm inviting all the nations to praise GodRevelation 21:10,22-22.5: A vision of the New Jerusalem, where the gates are never closed, and yet no evil can enter. It … Continue reading →

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World Council of Churches – Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Posted on January 18, 2019 by admin

At least once a year, Christians are reminded of Jesus’ prayer for his disciples that “they may be one so that the world may believe” (see John 17.21). Hearts are touched and Christians come together to pray for their unity. … Continue reading →

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Saint Brendan’s Day.May16th

Posted on January 17, 2019 by admin

A reflection on St Brendan and pilgrimage St Brendan the Navigator, a reflection by Rev. Brenda G. Warren St Brendan the Voyager’s prayer. Reputedly he set sail in the 5th century in a small coracle of wood and oxhide from … Continue reading →

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World Environment Day – June 5th

Posted on January 14, 2019 by admin

World Environment Day, celebrated annually on 5 June. First proclaimed in 1972, the day has grown to become the one of the main vehicles through which the United Nations stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and encourages political attention and … Continue reading →

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