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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.

Rosa Parks

Posted on December 2, 2013 by admin

On December 1, 1955, after a long day’s work at a Montgomery department store, where she worked as a seamstress, Rosa Parks boarded the bus for home. She took a seat in the first of several rows designated for “colored” … Continue reading →

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Abolitionist Sunday – last Sunday in November

Posted on November 21, 2013 by admin

Abolitionist Sunday is organised by World Vision Australia. It seeks to pick up the same spirit by which the Church in another century supported William Wilberforce in the abolition of slavery and channel it toward the abolition of slavery in … Continue reading →

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A prayer for the Philippines

Posted on November 13, 2013 by admin

Almighty God, we come to you with our hearts full of thoughts that cannot be put into words. But you are our refuge and strength, the light in the darkness, and so with confidence we offer our prayers to you. … Continue reading →

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Prayer of Intercession based on WCC theme

Posted on October 27, 2013 by admin

Poem written by Reuel Norman O. Marigza (Philippines) as reflection on the theme of WCC Busan Assembly, 30th October to 8th November, 2013: ‘God of life, lead us to justice and peace’ God of Life, Lead Us to Act God … Continue reading →

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Psalm 46

Posted on September 27, 2013 by admin

Prayer (inspired by Psalm 46:1) God you are our safe place to hide. You are our mighty fortress. You are our ever present help in time of need. We can and do turn to you in the midst of our … Continue reading →

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Prayers for Syria

Posted on August 22, 2013 by admin

A Prayer for Reconciliation in Syria God of history, Witness of the struggles within families; we pray for the divided family of Syria as brother fights against brother, and sister rejects sister. We pray for those whose love of neighbour … Continue reading →

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Psalms – music resources

Posted on August 22, 2013 by admin

Christine Longhurst has a website where she lists the Psalms, and contemporary music that relates to the Psalms. Great resource! You can find it here.

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P+13C (2013)

Posted on August 13, 2013 by admin

Bible readings: Isaiah 5:1-7 Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19 Hebrews 11:29 – 12:2 Luke 12:49-53 We Look to You, O Jesus LANCASHIRE 7.6.7.6 D (“The Day of Resurrection”) We look to you, O Jesus — in faith, our Pioneer — For you … Continue reading →

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Year C – Mary and Martha

Posted on July 17, 2013 by admin

This is a good reminder that ‘being’ and ‘doing’ are essential one to the other, not at the expense of the other. May be a good lens to reflect on the text this work for Mary and Martha. Thoughtful post … Continue reading →

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Prayers of dedication/offering prayers

Posted on May 31, 2013 by admin

Excellent collection of prayers here by Carol Penner. OFFERING Gracious and holy God, accept what we offer today: our cheques and cash, our faltering steps, our brokenness, our leftovers, our hope, our risking, our lives. Bless and transform all that … Continue reading →

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