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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.

COCU45C

Posted on June 15, 2022 by admin

Readings: 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14, Psalm 77: 1-2, 11-20, Galatians 5: 1, 13-25, Luke 9: 51-62. West Epping Uniting Church used the reading focused upon the mantle passed from Elijah to Elisha in an intergenerational service. They talked about our heroes, … Continue reading →

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UCA Anniversary.22 June1977 (celebrated on the closest Sunday)

Posted on June 15, 2022 by admin

The Uniting Church in Australia celebrated the formal union of the Congregational, Methodist and Presbyterian Church on June 22nd, 1977. In 2025 the UCA celebrates 48 years. Message from the UCA President: https://vimeo.com/1091116130Transcript of message to download here.

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Refugee Week (World Refugee Day June 20)

Posted on June 15, 2022 by admin
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COCU44C

Posted on June 15, 2022 by admin

Readings 1 Kings 19:1-4, (5-7), 8-15a: God instructs Elijah to go to Mount Sinai, and comes to him there. At Elijah’s cave he experiences wind, earthquake and fire, but God’s voice is only heard in the whisper that follows. In spite … Continue reading →

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COCU40C.TrinitySundayC

Posted on June 14, 2022 by admin

See also Trinity Sunday Year A and Year B. Readings Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31: Wisdom sings of being with God at the creation of the world, and of humanity. Psalm 8: A song of God’s majesty, and the honour God has … Continue reading →

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COCU39C.PentecostC

Posted on May 22, 2022 by admin

See also Pentecost A and Pentecost B ReadingsActs 2:1-21: The believers are filled with the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost, and they start to praise God in various languages.Or Genesis 11:1-9: Humanity seeks to build a tower that reaches … Continue reading →

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COCU38C.Easter7C

Posted on May 22, 2022 by admin

Readings  Acts 16: 16-34 Paul and Silas are imprisoned after they cast out a demon from the fortune-telling slave girl. Even in jail they continue to worship, and Paul leads the prison jailer to faith in Christ. Psalm 97 God’s … Continue reading →

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COCU36C.Easter6C

Posted on May 1, 2022 by admin

Readings:Acts 16:9-15: Paul and his companions in Macedonia and the conversion of Lydia.Psalm 67: a psalm inviting all the nations to praise GodRevelation 21:10,22-22.5: A vision of the New Jerusalem, where the gates are never closed, and yet no evil can enter. It … Continue reading →

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COCU35C.Easter5C

Posted on May 1, 2022 by admin

Readings: Acts 11:1-18; Psalm 148; Rev 21:1-6; John 13:31-35 RCL readings (landscape, A4): COCU35C.Easter5C.RCLReadings Helpful resources:re-Worship for Easter 5C compiled by Christine LonghurstSacredise by John van de LaarTextweekSinging from the Lectionary – Natalie Sims

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Mother’s Day resources

Posted on May 1, 2022 by admin

A Prayer for Mothers and ChildrenGod be with the MotherWho sits long nights beside those who cannot sleepWho holds in aching arms the hurting childWho carries in her heart the burden of care and worryAnd comforts without wordsGod be with … Continue reading →

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