Category Archives: Special weeks

World Week for Peace Palestine Israel

The third week of September is the annual World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel (WWPPI). It includes the International Day of Peace. In 2023 the dates are 16-23 September. The theme for 2023 is ‘No place to lay my … Continue reading

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NAIDOC Week

(see also resources on Reconciliation Week on this website)

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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

At least once a year, Christians are reminded of Jesus’ prayer for his disciples that “they may be one so that the world may believe” (see John 17.21). Hearts are touched and Christians come together to pray for their unity. … Continue reading

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Anti-Poverty Week

In 2022, Anti-Poverty Week will be held from the 16th-22nd of October. The main aims of Anti-Poverty Week are to:* Strengthen public understanding of the causes and consequences of poverty and hardship around the world and in Australia; and* Encourage … 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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Child Protection Week (1st week every September)

National Child Protection week happens in the first week of September every year. The link will take you to posters, resources and facts sheets which can be downloaded. All congregations are encouraged to take part. (UCA – find out more here … Continue reading

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National DonateLife Week 29thJuly-5thAugust 2019

See more on the Donate Life website (Australia) (Note: In the UMC in the U.S. it is the second Sunday in November which is close to Thanksgiving and is viewed as a time to come together around the issues of life and … Continue reading

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World Interfaith Harmony Week #WIHW Feb 1-7

In 2010, the United Nations General Assembly designated 1-7 February as World Interfaith Harmony Week. #WIHW This age of globalization needs enlightened people in each faith who can examine their sacred writings and traditions and identify the aspects that can benefit … Continue reading

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Homelessness Week 7-13 Aug 2023

Homelessness Week is usually held in the first week of August in Australia. The 2023 theme this year is ‘It’s time to end homelessness‘.  Proverbs 31:9 “Stand up for the rights of those who are suffering and in need” A … Continue reading

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Churches’ Week of Action on Food WCC

Source: WCC Tackling the tragedy of hunger in a world of abundance, the Churches’ Week of Action on Food (11-18 October) is an opportunity for Christians, communities and all people around the world to act together for food justice. The … Continue reading

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