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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.

Intercultural Neighbouring Sunday

Posted on June 2, 2023 by admin

The Uniting Church in Australia has introduced Intercultural Neighbouring Sunday on the 3rd Sunday in July. In 2024, it will be 21st July. 2024 Resources here. PRAYERGod our Creator,you brought this Uniting Church into beingYou have called us to be … Continue reading →

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World Mental Health, 10th October

Posted on September 10, 2022 by admin

World Mental Health Day  is 10th October and part of Mental Health Week. (these are dates for Australia – check out dates in your own country eg Mental Health Day in USA is in May)

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World Week for Peace Palestine Israel

Posted on August 7, 2022 by admin

The third week of September is the annual World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel (WWPPI). It includes the International Day of Peace. Very hard to track down dates!!! Download the 2024 resources here.

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COCU58C

Posted on August 7, 2022 by admin

ReadingsJeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15: In spite of his prophecies of the destruction of Judah, Jeremiah buys his cousin’s field and proclaims God’s word that people will again buy property in the land of Judah.Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16: God promises refuge, protection and … Continue reading →

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COCU57C

Posted on August 7, 2022 by admin

Readings Jeremiah 8:18 – 9:1; Psalm 79:1-9; 1 Timothy 2:1-8; Luke 16:1-13

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September 11th

Posted on August 7, 2022 by admin

The sculpture consists of an iron beam pulled from the rubble of the World Trade Center held up by two stainless steel hands. The hands holding it up are constructed from 2,976 individually crafted stainless steel doves – each representing … Continue reading →

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COCU56C

Posted on August 7, 2022 by admin

(see also anniversary of 9/11 – resources here) Readings: Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28; Psalm 14; 1 Timothy 1:12-17; Luke 15:1-10

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Season of creation 1 Sept-4 Oct

Posted on August 7, 2022 by admin

The Season of Creation is the annual Christian celebration to pray and respond together to the cry of Creation: the ecumenical family around the world unites to listen and care for our common home, the Oikos of God. The Season “Celebration” begins 1 … Continue reading →

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COCU55C

Posted on August 7, 2022 by admin

Readings: Jeremiah 18:1-11 and Psalm 139:1-6,13-18 (alternate Deuteronomy 30:15-20 and Psalm 1) Philemon 1-21 Luke 14:25-33

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COCU54C

Posted on August 7, 2022 by admin

ReadingsJeremiah 2:4-13: God speaks out against God’s people who have forgotten God’s salvation and turned to other gods – God’s people have abandoned God who is the fountain of living water and have dug cracked cisterns for themselves.OR Sirach 10:12-18: In … Continue reading →

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