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This website has been developed and maintained by Rev Sandy Boyce (Deacon), a Uniting Church in Australia Minister (Deacon). It may be a help to people planning worship services.

COCU66B

Posted on October 15, 2021 by admin

Readings 1 Samuel 1:4-20 Hannah grieves her inability to conceive, and the mockery of Elkanah’s other wife, Peninnah, so when the family goes to the temple she prays for a child. After Eli accuses her of being drunk, she explains … Continue reading →

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COCU65B

Posted on October 15, 2021 by admin

What does faith look like? How does faith connect to power and wealth? What part do we play as we seek to trust in God? These are some of the questions that are evoked by the Lectionary readings for this … 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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COP26 Glasgow November 2021

Posted on October 14, 2021 by admin

One of the ‘Five Marks of Mission’ includes the commitment to Christian mission, “To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth.” Care for the environment continues to be a core part … Continue reading →

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COCU64B

Posted on October 14, 2021 by admin

Not much introduction is needed for this week’s Lectionary. It’s all about love for God and love for neighbour. Whether we explore this through Jesus’ conversation with the legal expert or through Ruth’s commitment to Naomi, the message remains the … Continue reading →

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COCU62B

Posted on October 14, 2021 by admin

Readings Job 42:1-6, 10-17 Job recognises that he had spoken without knowledge, and that he has now encountered God. Then God blesses Job beyond the prosperity he had at first. Psalm 34:1-8 (19-22) A song of thanksgiving for God’s restoration … Continue reading →

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COCU61B

Posted on October 14, 2021 by admin

Readings:Job 38:1-7 (34-41)God answers Job, questioning where he was when God created the earth, who orders the clouds and lightning and can create rain, and who provides food for wild animals and birds.Psalm 104:1-9, 24, 35cIn praise of God’s glory … Continue reading →

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UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty – Oct 17

Posted on October 14, 2021 by admin

https://www.un.org/en/observances/day-for-eradicating-poverty The 2025 theme for the UN Day for the Eradication of Poverty is “Ending social and institutional maltreatment by ensuring respect and effective support for families living in poverty”. This overarching theme is part of the 2024-2025 umbrella theme … Continue reading →

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World Food Day 16th October

Posted on October 14, 2021 by admin

October 16th is World Food Day proclaimed in 1979 by the Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization (F.A.O.) of the United Nations, to heighten public awareness of the world food problem and strengthen solidarity in the struggle against hunger, malnutrition and poverty, as well … Continue reading →

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Global Handwashing Day – Oct 15

Posted on October 14, 2021 by admin

2021 theme:  ‘Our Future is at Hand – Let’s Move Forward Together’. The theme highlights the learnings from the past year which have emphasised the need for collective action and universal hand hygiene. Global Handwashing Day was founded by the … Continue reading →

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