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(Note: COCU 8A Epiphany may also be celebrated on this day) ReadingsJeremiah 31: 7-14 or Sirach 24: 1-12Psalm 147 or Wisdom of Solomon 10: 15-20Ephesians 1: 3-14John 1: (1-9), 10-18

ReadingsIsaiah 63:7-9: praise for all God has done for the people, through God’s presence, mercy and steadfast love. Psalm 148: a psalm of praiseHebrews 2:10-18: Jesus become human like his brothers and sisters in every respect, so that he might … Continue reading →

ReadingsIsaiah 9: 2-7Psalm 96Titus 2: 11-14Luke 2: 1-14 (15-20) See also Christmas Eve B and Christmas Eve C Christmas Eve PrayerOmnipresent God, long ago you sent your angels through the midnight of the sleeping world to tell the shepherds Christ … Continue reading →

Maren Tirabassi (Gifts in Open Hands) has written an Advent Wreath liturgy. (Thanks Maren for your liturgies that have helped so many of us in 2020). ‘Several years ago Cláudio Carvalhaes, professor of worship at Union Theological Seminary, suggested that … Continue reading →

See also COCU5B and COCU5C Readings – Christmas DawnIsaiah 62: 6-12Psalm 97Titus 3: 4-7Luke 2: (1-7), 8-20 Readings – Christmas DayIsaiah 52: 7-10Psalm 98Hebrews 1: 1-4 (5-12)John 1: 1-14 See also Christmas Dawn B and Christmas Day C Father Chris’ … Continue reading →

Readings Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4: Habakkuk complains to God that justice is perverted and God’s help does not come, but then, as he waits for God’s answer, God’s word comes to him offering him a vision of the downfall of the … Continue reading →

Reformation Day commemorates the day in 1517 when a German monk named Martin Luther (1483-1546) strode up to the church in Wittenburg and nailed his 95 ‘theses’ (or propositions) to the church door.Luther’s intention when posting his theses was to … Continue reading →

Labour Day takes place on different days in different countries and cities. In Adelaide the first Monday in October is Labour Day (making it a ‘long weekend holiday’)A prayer for Labor Day (written for U.S. context, can be adapted)God bless … Continue reading →

In 2019, it will be Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary. Here is his prayer for peace. GANDHI’S PRAYER FOR PEACE I offer you peace I offer you love I offer you friendship I see your beauty I hear your need I … Continue reading →