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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.

August 23rd International Day for the remembrance of the slave trade and its abolition

Article 1 of the United Nations Slavery Convention defines slavery as “the status or condition of a person over whom any or all of the powers attaching to the right of ownership are exercised”. The following information is written from … Continue reading

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COCU53C

ReadingsJeremiah 1:4-10 Psalm 71: 1-6Hebrews 12: 18-29Luke 13:10-17

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COCU52C

Readings Isaiah 5:1-7: A metaphorical prophecy of judgement against Israel and Judah, pictured as God’s vineyard, for their lack of justice.OR Jeremiah 23:23-29: A prophecy against false prophets who make up lies in God’s name, compared to God’s true word which … Continue reading

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COCU51C

Readings: Isaiah 1: 1, 10-20: Having a vision, strengthens and guides people, especially in times of uncertainty and chaos.Psalm 50: 1-8, 22-23: God is not silent, and God makes fierce demands.Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16: Faith inspires new journeys, and new lives; faith is … Continue reading

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COCU50C

Texts: Hosea 11:1-11; Psalm 107:1-9, 43; Colossians 3:1-11; Luke 12:13-21

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COCU49C

Readings: Hosea 1:2-10; Psalm 85; Colossians 2:6-15, (16-19); Luke 11:1-13

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COCU48C

Readings:Amos 8:1-12: Amos sees a vision of a basket of ripe fruit – this is a symbol that because of corruption Israel is ripe for God’s judgement.Psalm 52: Judgement comes to the one who lies, while God’s care is extended to the … Continue reading

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COCU47C

Readings: Amos 7:7-17; Psalm 82 Colossians 1:1-14; Luke 10: 25-37

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COCU46C

2 Kings 5:1-14 – Psalm 30 – Galatians 6:(1-6), 7-16 – Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 – Jesus sends out the disciples….

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NAIDOC Week

(see also resources on Reconciliation Week on this website) NAIDOC website. Free NAIDOC Week posters available from Kmart.

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