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International Grieving Day Dec 3rd annually
International Grieving Day, nationalgrievingday@gmail.com (information from a blog by Matthew Fox) We don’t deal well with grief in our culture. We are expected to move on quickly after our losses. But when we don’t take the time to acknowledge and … Continue reading
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COCU 65B
Remembrance Day is 11th November, so worship planners may choose to incorporate some specific Remembrance Day prayers into the service (some from the ANZAC Day resource may also be helpful, and this resource for the centenary of the armistice, prepared … Continue reading
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House blessing
These words from John O’Donahue might be used for a house blessing. Although it’s not a common thing in Australian culture, it’s an ancient tradition in Christianity, and many migrant-ethnic communities value the blessing of a home. It could also … Continue reading
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World Food Week of Action
Food Week of Action – Sunday Oct. 11 through Sunday Oct. 18 – includes World Food Day (October 16) as well as the International Day for Rural Women (October 15) and the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (October … Continue reading
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Pastoral response to victims of sexual abuse/assault
Break the Silence Sunday resources here. Hymn: O God, When Trust is Shattered (a hymn related to sexual abuse by Catholic clergy) PASSION CHORALE 7.6.7.6 D (“O Sacred Head, Now Wounded”) O God, when trust is shattered by wolves among … Continue reading
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International Day of non-Violence.2 Oct each year
The United Nations has designated Oct. 2, Gandhi’s birthday, as International Nonviolence Day. Prayer for the Way of Nonviolence Gracious and Eternal God,You who are Love itself,You who speak peace into being and breathe life into every soul,we come … Continue reading
Acknowledgement of country
Resource: Acknowledgement of Land in the Uniting Church in Australia Various options…(some specifically mention the Kaurna people (Adelaide plains) but they can easily be adapted to other peoples and places)
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Daffodil Day, August 24th 2018
Daffodil Day raises funds to give all Australians a hope for a cancer free future. Cancer affects so many in our community and congregations. It may be helpful to include a prayer for those living with cancer, and for their … Continue reading
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National Missing Persons Week (NMPW) 5-11 August 2018
National Missing Persons Week (NMPW) is an annual event held during the first week of August which aims to raise awareness of the significant issues associated with missing persons, as well as helping to reduce the incidence and impact of … Continue reading
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COCU17B.Transfiguration
Transfiguration Sunday is the last Sunday before Lent. Once again Epiphany closes with the Transfiguration of Jesus – the turning point, the final affirmation, before Jesus set his sights on Jerusalem and the coming confrontation and sacrifice. The challenge of this … Continue reading
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