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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.

Saint Brendan’s Day.May16th

Posted on January 17, 2019 by admin

A reflection on St Brendan and pilgrimage St Brendan the Navigator, a reflection by Rev. Brenda G. Warren St Brendan the Voyager’s prayer. Reputedly he set sail in the 5th century in a small coracle of wood and oxhide from … Continue reading →

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World Environment Day – June 5th

Posted on January 14, 2019 by admin

World Environment Day is celebrated annually on 5 June. First proclaimed in 1972, the day has grown to become the one of the main vehicles through which the United Nations stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and encourages political attention … Continue reading →

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Funerals & Memorials

Posted on January 7, 2019 by admin

No matter what our path or belief system, death is an important part of life. A step in a journey. A new beginning. It is through the sharing of our sorrow that we are able to relieve our grief after … Continue reading →

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Freedom Sunday

Posted on January 4, 2019 by admin

Freedom Sunday is an invitation for your congregation to learn about the 45 million children, women and men living in modern day slavery. It is often held on the Sunday closest to Human Trafficking Awareness Day or World Day Against … Continue reading →

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Elections

Posted on January 1, 2019 by admin

An election is not a popularity contest between two or more people where you choose who you like better. An election is a contest of ideas and values about how to shape the future of a community, nation and even … Continue reading →

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COCU66C

Posted on December 7, 2018 by admin

Readings: Isaiah 65:17-25: The prophet tells of the promise of a new heaven and new earth, with peace and security and ample provision for all. Isaiah 12: A psalm of praise and thanksgiving for God’s help. 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13: The Christians in Thessalonica are … Continue reading →

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Blue Christmas

Posted on December 3, 2018 by admin

The Longest Night liturgy 2022 (written in the context of the northern hemisphere with the lengthening of the night). A meaningful and well-crafted liturgy. Unless we have lived through December heartbroken, it may not cross our minds how hard the … Continue reading →

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COCU65C

Posted on December 1, 2018 by admin

Readings Haggai 1:15b-2:9: God comforts the returning exiles as they grieve the loss of former glory, and face the reality of a new, simpler, less prosperous and glamorous life. God’s presence is assured, and a promise of future glory is … Continue reading →

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World AIDS Day, 1 December

Posted on December 1, 2018 by admin

World AIDS Day 2016 Prayer Service (WCC) Prayer for those living with AIDS Hear our prayer, O God of mercy and love, for all who live with HIV or AIDS. Grant them loving companions who will support them in the … Continue reading →

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International Grieving Day Dec 3rd annually

Posted on November 30, 2018 by admin

International Grieving Day, nationalgrievingday@gmail.com (information from a blog by Matthew Fox) We don’t deal well with grief in our culture. We are expected to move on quickly after our losses. But when we don’t take the time to acknowledge and … Continue reading →