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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.

COCU35A.Easter5A

Posted on April 10, 2020 by admin

Readings Acts 7:55-60: Stephen who has been on trial, expresses his vision of Jesus glorified, which angers the religious leaders, who drag him out of the city to stone him. But, Stephen, as he dies, prays for his attackers, and commits … Continue reading →

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COCU34A.Easter 4A

Posted on April 3, 2020 by admin

Readings:Acts 2: 42-47: a description of the life of the early disciples as they shared in worship, hospitality and caring for one anotherPsalm 23: David’s famous psalm of confidence and hope in God’s care, guidance and provision1 Peter 2:19-25: Peter … Continue reading →

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Holy Week

Posted on April 3, 2020 by admin

Resources at home for Holy Week (in the midst of COVID19 in Holy Week 2020) Holy-Week-Worship-at-Home-Monday Holy Week – Monday: Monday Holy Week – Tuesday: TUESDAY Holy Week – Wednesday: Wednesday – Holy Week Passion of Jesus: Great artists – … Continue reading →

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COVID19

Posted on March 27, 2020 by admin

God of love, we ask that all who are affected by the coronavirus be held in your loving care. Enfold in your love and peace all those who have lost loved ones, and those who have lost their incomes and … Continue reading →

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COCU33A.Easter 3A

Posted on March 26, 2020 by admin

Readings:Acts 2:14a, 36-41Peter continues his sermon on the Day of Pentecost and encourages his hearers to believe in Jesus as Messiah, to repent and to receive God’s Spirit, and 3000 people respond.Psalm 116:1-4,12-19A psalm of praise, thanksgiving and commitment in … Continue reading →

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COCU32A.Easter 2A

Posted on March 19, 2020 by admin

Readings Acts 2: 14a, 22-32 Peter declares the resurrection of Jesus to a crowd amazed at the signs of the Spirit’s presence and power. Psalm 16 In you, O God, I take refuge 1 Peter 1:3-9 Salvation is the outcome of faithfulness John … Continue reading →

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COCU31A.EasterDay

Posted on March 12, 2020 by admin

Readings:Acts 10: 34-43 or Jeremiah 31:1-6Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24Colossians 3:1-4 or Acts 10:34-43John 20:1-8 or Matthew 28:1-10 Bill Loader commentary on reading from Matthew, John, Colossians, Acts. Music: Singing from the LectionaryEaster Day: Easter Day Melody Line & Words (Helen Wiltshire, Norm Inglis) See … Continue reading →

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COCU29A.GoodFriday

Posted on March 10, 2020 by admin

ReadingsIsaiah 52:13-53:12Psalm 22Hebrews 10: 16-25 or Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9John 18:1 – 19:42 See also COCU29B and COCU29C For the non-violent resistersWe give thanks for the non-violent resisters,the peaceful protesters, the prophetswho show us where you stand, O God:the falsely accused … Continue reading →

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COCU27A.HolyWeekWednesday

Posted on March 8, 2020 by admin

ReadingsIsaiah 50: 4-9aPsalm 70Hebrews 12:1-3John 13: 21-32

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COCU26A.HolyWeekTuesday

Posted on March 7, 2020 by admin

ReadingIsaiah 49:1-7Psalm 71: 1-141 Cor 1:18-31John 12: 20-36

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