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Mother’s Day resources

Posted on May 1, 2022 by admin

A Prayer for Mothers and ChildrenGod be with the MotherWho sits long nights beside those who cannot sleepWho holds in aching arms the hurting childWho carries in her heart the burden of care and worryAnd comforts without wordsGod be with … Continue reading →

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COCU31C.Easter Sunday C

Posted on April 1, 2022 by admin

ReadingsActs 10:34-43: Peter preaches that God shows no favouritism, but that anyone who believes in Jesus, who did good and healed those oppressed by the devil, was crucified, and was raised, receives life and forgiveness. Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24: A song … Continue reading →

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Special Days/Weeks

Posted on February 28, 2022 by admin

This is a work in progress to collate key dates and weeks that may be of interest to those seeking to integrate what’s happening in the community with what’s happening in the church (and visa versa). Karl Barth is famous for, … Continue reading →

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IWD – International Women’s Day (March 8 each year)

Posted on February 22, 2022 by admin

Friday March 8th 2024: Theme: tbc An International Women’s Day PrayerGod,Today we honour the women of all times and places,Women of courage,Women of hope,Women of suffering,Women of mourning,Women living fully,Women experiencing joy,Women delighting in life,Women knowing the interconnectedness of the … Continue reading →

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Calendar of special days/months and events

Posted on January 17, 2022 by admin

(under construction) A compilation of special days/months, and events which may be a focus to include in worship. Integrating community foci and community concerns is one way of engaging the biblical narrative and worship with what is happening in the … Continue reading →

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COCU5C.ChristmasDay

Posted on October 26, 2021 by admin

Note: COCU relates to a way of coding for the lectionary year. Readings Year BIsaiah 52:7-10The joy of seeing the messenger of good news, who announces peace and the reign of God, and of knowing God’s protection and care.Psalm 98A … Continue reading →

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COCU63A.All Saints Day.1Nov

Posted on October 15, 2021 by admin

(may also be celebrated on the first Sunday in November) Readings: Year ARev 7: 9-17: They will hunger no more, and thirst no more; the sun will not strike them, nor any scorching heat; for the Lamb at the center of the … Continue reading →

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International Day of the Midwife (5May)

Posted on April 15, 2021 by admin

This is God’s Mothering Spirit: watching us, tending us, keeping us safe, never leaving our side, whispering words of comfort and strength and hope that this, too, shall pass. “Yet it was you who took me from the womb;you kept … Continue reading →

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ANZAC Day resources April 25

Posted on March 20, 2021 by admin

Gracious God, on this Anzac Day, we bring before you all those who have and continue to serve in our Defence Forces.We remember and give thanks for their service to our country.We pray for all those who suffer in war … Continue reading →

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Fathers Day resources

Posted on August 6, 2020 by admin

Father’s Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of September in Australia. The secular practice of honouring fathers on a particular day began about a hundred years ago. We give thanks to God for Dads who are being celebrated today. … Continue reading →

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