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Resources that may be helpful in response to what is happening with Venezuala

A Watch Night service is traditionally held on New Year’s Eve to reflect on the past year and welcome the new one through prayer, scripture and worship. It is part of the liturgical rhythm in many church traditions. It also has … Continue reading →

(a post by Rev Dr Stephen Koski) Christmas began on Christmas Eve. It didn’t end on Christmas Day. We just shook off the retail part. Christmas is a 12 day feast beginning the evening of December 24 and ending on … Continue reading →

Aged Care Employee Day, held annually on 7 August, celebrates the thousands of dedicated workers, supporting millions of older Australians in aged care, retirement living and seniors housing. From leaders to those providing hands-on compassionate care or working behind the … Continue reading →

Praise God, the Source of life and birth.Praise God, the Word, who came to earth.Praise God, the Spirit, holy flame.All glory, honor to God’s name! Amen.(Source: Ruth Duck, to tune of Praise God from whom all blessings flow)

Chuseok, also known as Hangawi or ‘autumn eve’, is a major mid-autumn harvest festival in Korea, and a three-day holiday in South Korea celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunisolar calendar on the full moon. … Continue reading →

“Being a seafarer is a tough, lonely and dangerous existence. Courageous men and women from some of the poorest countries in the world are sourced as labour for this industry. On board for lengthy eight to 10 month contracts, they … Continue reading →

Earth Hour has grown to become much more than switching your lights off, but that iconic switch-off moment is still an important part of Earth Hour. Millions of participants around the world will switch off their lights at 8:30 pm … Continue reading →

Wattle is a powerful symbol of Australia. Its golden blossoms come from this land and speak of and to its people and place. Wattle predates us all and because of its presence in this land for millions of years, it … Continue reading →

Genesis 12:1-9 God calls Abram to leave his home country, promising that his offspring will become a great nation. So Abram leaves with family and settles in the land of Canaan. Then God promises to give that land to his … Continue reading →