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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.

COCU34C.Easter4C

Posted on May 1, 2022 by admin

Readings Acts 9:36-43: Peter raises Tabitha of Joppa, which brings many people to faith. Psalm 23: David’s famous Psalm of thanksgiving, praise and confidence in God for the gift of life. Revelation 7:9-17: The hosts of heaven praise God, and … Continue reading →

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COCU33C.Easter3C

Posted on April 1, 2022 by admin

Readings Acts 9:1-6, (7-20): Saul travels to Damascus with the intention of arresting any followers of Jesus, but on the road, he is confronted with a vision of Christ that changes him into a disciple. Psalm 30: The Psalmist experiences … Continue reading →

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COCU32C.Easter2C

Posted on April 1, 2022 by admin

ReadingsActs 5:27-32: The apostles, who were previously arrested and were freed from prison by an angel, are arrested again for refusing to stop preaching about Jesus, and when challenged declare that they must obey God rather than human beings. Psalm … Continue reading →

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COCU31C.Easter Sunday C

Posted on April 1, 2022 by admin

ReadingsActs 10:34-43: Peter preaches that God shows no favouritism, but that anyone who believes in Jesus, who did good and healed those oppressed by the devil, was crucified, and was raised, receives life and forgiveness. Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24: A song … Continue reading →

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COCU30ABC.HolySaturday

Posted on April 1, 2022 by admin

ReadingsJob 14:1-14 Psalm 31:1-4, 15-161 Peter 4:1-8Matthew 27:57-66 or John 19:38-42

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COCU29C.Good Friday C

Posted on April 1, 2022 by admin

See also Good Friday BReadingsIsaiah 52:13-53:12: A song of the suffering servant, who is persecuted and dies for the sake of others (“us”).Psalm 22: A Psalm of lament, grieving the suffering and abandonment of the writer, but celebrating the inevitable … Continue reading →

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COCU28.Maundy Thursday

Posted on April 1, 2022 by admin

See also COCU28A ReadingsExodus 12:1-4, (5-10), 11-14Psalm 116:1-4, 12-191 Corinthians 11:23-26John 13:1-17, 31b-35

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COCU24C.Lent6C.Palm Sunday

Posted on March 1, 2022 by admin

ReadingsPsalm 118:1-2, 19-29: A celebration of God’s goodness and faithful love, answering prayer, turning the rejected stone into the capstone, and inviting people into God’s presence. Luke 19:28-40: Jesus rides into Jerusalem as the people offer praises. The Pharisees though … Continue reading →

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COCU23C.Lent5C

Posted on March 1, 2022 by admin

READINGSIsaiah 43:16-21: The God who has saved Israel in the past invites God’s people to believe that a new salvation is coming for them in their exile. Psalm 126:  A psalm celebrating the return of exiles to Jerusalem, and asking … Continue reading →

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International Transgender Day of Visibility, 31 March

Posted on February 28, 2022 by admin

Trans Day of Visibility is an annual international celebration of trans pride and awareness, recognising trans and gender diverse experiences and achievements. Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV) is held each year on 31 March, which in 2024 also falls on … Continue reading →

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