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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.

Earth Day 22 April

Posted on April 1, 2021 by admin

2022 theme: Invest in our planetEvery year on April 22, Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. The COVID-19 pandemic and climate change have painfully reminded us about the impacts of human behaviour that break … Continue reading →

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International Respect for Chickens Month

Posted on April 1, 2021 by admin

May 4 is International Respect for Chickens Day and the whole month is International Respect for Chickens Month. Could be fun to weave this in to a service, including Biblical references like “Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones … Continue reading →

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ANZAC Day resources April 25

Posted on March 20, 2021 by admin

Christ, who weeps with the woundedand walks through fields of sorrow,on this day we remember.We remember the thunder of war,and the silence that follows.The rising of courage,and the breaking of hearts.We remember with lovethose who served,who wept, who waited,who never … Continue reading →

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COCU34B

Posted on March 19, 2021 by admin

ReadingsActs 4:5-12: Peter and the other disciples are put on trial by the religious leaders, who ask them by which name or power they have healed the lame man. Peter, in response, tells them that it is by the power of … Continue reading →

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COCU33B

Posted on March 18, 2021 by admin

Readings:Acts 3: 12-19: Immediately after the healing of the lame man, Peter addresses the crowds, explaining that the power to heal the man came from the same Jesus that they had crucified. Peter then calls the people to turn back to … Continue reading →

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COCU32B

Posted on March 11, 2021 by admin

ReadingsPsalm 133A song of celebration for the blessing of living in unity.Acts 4:32-35The early disciples of Christ bear witness to the resurrection through their generosity and care for one another, ensuring that no one among them had any need.1 John … Continue reading →

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St Brigit of Kildare

Posted on March 4, 2021 by admin

Brigit (451-525 AD) is a Celtic saint who exemplified the wonderful gift of hospitality that Celtic Christians believed was not only meant to be a custom in their homes, it was a key into the Kingdom of God. To offer … Continue reading →

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COCU31B.Easter Sunday

Posted on March 4, 2021 by admin

COCU31B.EasterDay.Readings Acts 10:34-43Psalm 118: 1-2, 14-241 Cor 15:1 – 11Mark 16:1-8 See also resources for Year A and Year C “The resurrection of Jesus Christ was (and is!) the proclamation of a new understanding of God’s activity in human life.” (Charles … Continue reading →

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COCU29B.Good Friday

Posted on March 2, 2021 by admin

Year A readingsIsaiah 52:13 – 53:12Psalm 22Hebrews 10:16-25   Bill Loader commentaryJohn 18:1 – 19:42 Bill Loader commentary on the Gospel Year B readingsIsaiah 52:13 – 53:12Psalm 22Hebrews 10:16-25John 18:1 – 19:42 Bill Loader, An order of service for Good FridayReflections: God of the mountain, Two … Continue reading →

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COCU24B.Lent6B.PalmSunday

Posted on February 28, 2021 by admin

See also Palm Sunday A and Palm Sunday C ReadingsPsalm 118:1-2, 19-29An exhortation to give thanks to God for God’s eternal mercy. Also a cry for God to save God’s people, and an invitation for God’s people to join a … Continue reading →

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