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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.

Prayers of thanksgiving – general

Posted on December 15, 2012 by admin

(14th century) Meister Eckhart: “If the only prayer you said in your whole live was “Thank –you, That would suffice!” Gracious God, we worship you in wonder and love. Our minds cannot contain you, nor our words full express you. … Continue reading →

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Not another school shooting – Lord, have mercy!

Posted on December 15, 2012 by admin

Online prayer resources for shooting at Sandy Hook elementary school here Timothy Merrill is the editor of Homiletics magazine. This is his prayer for Advent in light of the tragedy in Newtown. Dear Colleagues in Ministry I am writing to … Continue reading →

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The body of Christ – song for communion

Posted on December 14, 2012 by admin

The body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12) The body of Christ alive in this place, We are Christ’s hands, his feet and his face. Both women and men and the young and the old Each one is a part that … Continue reading →

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Proper 28B Ordinary 33B Pentecost 25B

Posted on November 12, 2012 by admin

Great insights here from Rev Andrew Prior (Adelaide, South Australia) on the Gospel reading from Mark 13. Collect God who tumbles all stones, stones we use for walls that bar, help us to see in the rubble around our lives … Continue reading →

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Proper 27B Ordinary 32B Pentecost +24 (Nov 11, 2012)

Posted on November 6, 2012 by admin

A thoughtful link between Ruth and Naomi, and the widow’s offering – perhaps a link that could be woven into reflections on the offering we make. (Thanks, Thom Shuman!) Thom writes: I love the book of Ruth. It is shuch … Continue reading →

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Proper 24B Ordinary 29B Pentecost +21

Posted on October 15, 2012 by admin

Readings for this week: RCL readings.Proper 24B.Ordinary 29B.P+21 Mid-week service outline: 8am Tuesday Prayer of Confession It is easy for us to imagine that we are at the centre of the universe, that we have complete control over our lives, … Continue reading →

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Proper 21B Ordinary 26B Pentecost +18 (September 30, 2012)

Posted on September 25, 2012 by admin

James 15: 13-20 Chancel Drama by John Sumwalt Invite a dozen or more members of the congregation, youth, adults or a combination, to play the part of the chorus. Have them gather in the middle of the chancel before the … Continue reading →

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Interfaith September

Posted on September 4, 2012 by admin

In the Uniting Church in Australia, the Relations with other Faiths Working Group has suggested Interfaith September is a suitable focus for September (since it has 9/11 and also UN International Day of Peace on Sept 21). There are resources … Continue reading →

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Olympics 2012

Posted on July 28, 2012 by admin

Paul Sheppy (UK) wrote this prayer after reflecting on the opening ceremony: ‘As I watched the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, I rejoiced in the creativity and discipline which marks all Olympiads. And I thought of the motto: citius, … Continue reading →

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Creeds and statements of affirmation

Posted on July 23, 2012 by admin

AFFIRMATION OF FAITHWe believe in God, our Maker, and Creator of the universe.God created the Earth and all that is in it and saw that it was very good.We believe that God has called us to protect and care for … Continue reading →

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