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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.

Autumn

Posted on March 2, 2016 by admin

Autumn It is autumn. We fold into ourselves.And look, one morning the rain has arrived.Stars peep between the whiteness of clouds.Crickets sing in the late afternoon. It isn’t death we fear, nor mournshortness of life. As light grows softwe fold … Continue reading →

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January 7th: Christ the student

Posted on January 8, 2016 by admin

Jan 7 – “Christ the Student” © artwork by Br. Mickey McGrath, OSFS. (posted on ELCA Facebook page) This painting depicts Jesus as a student at the age of twelve. According to the gospel of Luke, He sat amidst the … Continue reading →

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Baptism

Posted on December 31, 2015 by admin

George Stuart writes thoughtful new lyrics to traditional and familiar tunes. Here’s some new lyrics suitable for baptism services. Could also be helpful for the Baptism of Jesus service (January 10th in 2016). George graciously offers these lyrics, and no … Continue reading →

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12 Days of Christmas

Posted on December 29, 2015 by admin

The Twelve Days of Christmas, also known as Twelvetide, is a festive Christian season to celebrate the nativity of Jesus. In most Western Church traditions Christmas Day is the First Day of Christmas and the Twelve Days are 25 December … Continue reading →

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O come, O come, Emmanuel

Posted on December 6, 2015 by admin

O come, O come, Emmanuel, and fill our lives, all dark and fear dispel, as once an exiled Israel you found, redeemed, restored and set on holy ground. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to us and in our hearts will … Continue reading →

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COCU Index

Posted on November 23, 2015 by admin

World Council of Churches (WCC) ecumenical prayer cycle here. Acknowledgement of country (various) (For ‘special days/weeks’ arranged by month click here. A few dates are included below)(Scroll down further for links to specific elements of worship for resources) YEAR A … Continue reading →

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Churches’ Week of Action on Food WCC

Posted on October 8, 2015 by admin

Source: WCC Tackling the tragedy of hunger in a world of abundance, the Churches’ Week of Action on Food (11-18 October) is an opportunity for Christians, communities and all people around the world to act together for food justice. The … Continue reading →

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Collect -various

Posted on August 24, 2015 by admin

Almighty God, who called your Church to bear witness that you were in Christ reconciling the world to yourself: help us to proclaim the good news of your love, that all who hear it may be drawn to you; through … Continue reading →

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in times of grief, and death, and sorrow

Posted on June 24, 2015 by admin

This statue is called “Emptiness” (Melancolie), seated on a park bench in Geneva, is a great attempt at describing how a parent feels after losing a child. Read more about the sculpture and artist here. John Maddox wrote, “We may look … Continue reading →

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COCU43B Pentecost 3B.14th June 2015

Posted on June 11, 2015 by admin

Reading: Mark 4:26-34 Mark’s Gospel relates two parables that use seeds as the metaphor for God’s Reign. In both readings the message is clear: God often uses the least, the smallest, the hidden, to accomplish God’s purposes. God’s work is … Continue reading →

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