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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.

Men’s Health Week, 15th-21st June

Posted on May 15, 2020 by admin

Men’s Health WeekMental Health: Inactive men are 60% more likely to suffer from depression than those who exercise.Sleep: Men who sleep 7-8 hours a night have a 60% decreased risk of a fatal heart attack than those who sleep five … Continue reading →

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COCU44A

Posted on May 14, 2020 by admin

ReadingsGenesis 18: 1-15 (21:1-7)God appears to Abraham in the form of three visitors whom Abraham welcomes and serves. And they promise that in a year’s time, Sarah will have a son. But, when Sarah laughs in disbelief, the strangers reaffirm … Continue reading →

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COCU42A

Posted on May 9, 2020 by admin
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COCU41A

Posted on May 8, 2020 by admin
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COCU40A.Trinity Sunday A

Posted on May 7, 2020 by admin

(see also Trinity Sunday B and Trinity Sunday C) see also World Environment Day (June 5th) Readings Genesis 1: 1-2:4a The account of the creation of heaven and earth, in which God speaks the creative Word and the Spirit hovers over … Continue reading →

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World Labyrinth Day 7th May

Posted on May 2, 2020 by admin

World Labyrinth Day is an annual event sponsored by The Labyrinth Society as a worldwide action to “walk as one at 1” local time to create a rolling wave of peaceful energy across the globe. Every year on the first Saturday in … Continue reading →

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COCU39A.Day of Pentecost

Posted on April 30, 2020 by admin

See also Pentecost B and Pentecost CAlso, Reconciliation Sunday in Australia ReadingsActs 2:1-21The believers are filled with the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost, and they start to praise God in various languages.Psalm 104:24-34, 35bThe world and all its … Continue reading →

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COCU38A.Easter7A

Posted on April 24, 2020 by admin

Readings Acts 1:6-14 The disciples question Jesus about the timing of God’s restoration of Israel, but Jesus promises the Holy Spirit and then ascends into heaven as they watch. Then two white-robed men tell them that Jesus will return in … Continue reading →

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COCU37A.AscensionDay

Posted on April 21, 2020 by admin

ReadingsActs 1:1-11: Jesus promises the Holy Spirit to his disciples. Then he is taken up into heaven, with the assurance of the angels that he will return.Psalm 47: A celebration of and call to praise the God who is high … Continue reading →

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COCU36A.Easter6A

Posted on April 17, 2020 by admin

ReadingsActs 17:22-31Paul preaches to the people of Athens, remarking on their many shrines, and using the shrine to the unknown god as a springboard, tells them about the God who is near to every person, and who has revealed God’s … Continue reading →

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