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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.

Domestic and family violence

Posted on June 28, 2018 by admin

Fixing her eyes – reflections and articles by various contributors Worship Resources for Domestic Violence Awareness Sunday (Compiled by Yvonne DeVaughn, AVA Director) Prayer (for ‘Holding the Light’ service) Holy One,You are the God who hears the cries of the … Continue reading →

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World Suicide Prevention Day – Sept 10

Posted on June 10, 2018 by admin

2025 theme: Changing the narrative on suicide Given the need in general, but particularly in the light of reports of the deaths of prominent people in the media who have taken their own lives, this may be a prayer to … Continue reading →

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World Down Syndrome Day 21 March each year

Posted on March 22, 2018 by admin

Let us celebrate World Down Syndrome Day, and thank God for all the beautiful DS people, for parents who welcomed DS children into the world, and for the wonderful film “Praying with Lior” (about a Jewish boy with DS). … Continue reading →

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COCU12B.Epiphany4B

Posted on January 21, 2018 by admin

This Sunday is the Fourth Sunday in Epiphany – a season in which we reflect upon and rejoice about the ways in which Christ is revealed to us. Readings Deuteronomy 18:15-20: Moses promises that God will raise up a prophet for … Continue reading →

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COCU17B.Transfiguration

Posted on January 16, 2018 by admin

Transfiguration Sunday is the last Sunday before Lent. Once again Epiphany closes with the Transfiguration of Jesus – the turning point, the final affirmation, before Jesus set his sights on Jerusalem and the coming confrontation and sacrifice. The challenge of this … Continue reading →

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COCU13B.Epiphany 5B

Posted on January 16, 2018 by admin

Readings: Isaiah 40:21-31 To whom can God be compared? God created the earth and human rulers are short lived. Why should God’s people complain that God has forgotten them? Those who wait on God will be renewed. Psalm 147:1-11, 20c … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day 14th February

Posted on January 7, 2018 by admin

Valentine of Rome (d. 269)A Christian priest in Rome, Valentine was known for assisting Christians persecuted under Claudius II. After being caught marrying Christian -couples and helping Christians escape the persecution, Valentine was arrested and imprisoned. Although Emperor Claudius originally … Continue reading →

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COCU6B.Christmas 1B

Posted on December 21, 2017 by admin

Note: COCU relates to a way of coding for the lectionary year. Readings: Isaiah 61: 10-62:3 (the good news of deliverance) God will show all nations God’s justice, and Zion will be saved and will blaze with God’s glory. Psalm … Continue reading →

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COCU5B.ChristmasEve

Posted on December 21, 2017 by admin

Note: COCU relates to a way of coding for the lectionary year. Readings Isaiah 9:2-7 God offers a sign of God’s grace and protection to the King and people of Judah – in the darkness light shines, and the birth … Continue reading →

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COCU4B.Advent 4B

Posted on December 20, 2017 by admin

Note: COCU relates to a way of coding for the lectionary year. Readings 2 Samuel 7: 1-11, 16 God, through the prophet Nathan, declares God’s promise to David that he will establish his kingdom forever, will give him peace from … Continue reading →