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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.

International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP) – first Sunday in Nov

Posted on October 1, 2020 by admin

IDOP is recognised on the first Sunday in November each year, dedicated to the saints and martyrs of the Christian faith, and for persecuted and displaced people around the world. IDOP website here. It is also the closest Sunday to … Continue reading →

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Words to introduce Passing of the Peace

Posted on September 28, 2020 by admin

Christ is our peace. He has reconciled us to God in one body by the cross. We meet in his name and share his peace. The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. We offer … Continue reading →

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COCU63A

Posted on September 25, 2020 by admin

ReadingsDeuteronomy 34:1-12: Moses climbs Mount Nebo and views the whole of the promised land. Then he dies, but no one knows where his grave is. After the thirty day mourning period, Joshua takes over as leader of the Israelites.OR Leviticus 19:1-2, … Continue reading →

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COCU62A

Posted on September 18, 2020 by admin

ReadingsExodus 33:12-23: Moses pleads with God for God’s presence to go with the Israelites, which is what will distinguish them from other nations, and God promises to do so. Then Moses asks to see God’s glory and God agrees to … Continue reading →

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COCU61A

Posted on September 11, 2020 by admin

ReadingsExodus: 32:1-14: While Moses is on the mountain with God, the people, struggling with how long he has been gone, ask Aaron to make them gods. He agrees, takes their gold jewellery and makes a golden calf which the people then … Continue reading →

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COCU60A

Posted on September 4, 2020 by admin

ReadingsExodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20: God speaks God’s commandments to the people of Israel who are terrified by the thunder, lightning, smoke and trumpet sounds. They ask Moses to speak to God on their behalf, because of their fear, but Moses reassures … Continue reading →

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World Communion Sunday – 1st Sunday in October

Posted on September 4, 2020 by admin

World Communion Sunday is a celebration observed by several Christian denominations, taking place on the first Sunday of every October, that promotes Christian unity and ecumenical cooperation. “It’s gotten out of date,” someone said,this custom of mid-twentieth century.On the contrary, … Continue reading →

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COCU59A

Posted on August 27, 2020 by admin

Readings Exodus 17:1-7: The Israelites complain that they have no water, and Moses takes their complaint to God. God instructs Moses to strike the rock at Horeb with his staff and water flows out for the people to drink. Psalm 78: … Continue reading →

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COCU58A

Posted on August 20, 2020 by admin

Readings Exodus 16:2-15 The Israelites complain that Moses has brought them out into the desert to die because they have no food. But God tells Moses to inform the people that God has heard their complaints and will send them … Continue reading →

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World Humanitarian Day, August 19

Posted on August 19, 2020 by admin

In 2008, the United Nations General Assembly designated 19 August as World Humanitarian Day to raise awareness about humanitarian assistance worldwide and to pay tribute to the people who risk their lives to provide it. World Humanitarian Day was commemorated … Continue reading →

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