Category Archives: Special days

World Environment Day – June 5th

Posted on January 14, 2019 by admin

World Environment Day is  celebrated annually on 5 June. First proclaimed in 1972, the day has grown to become the one of the main vehicles through which the United Nations stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and encourages political attention … Continue reading →

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Freedom Sunday

Posted on January 4, 2019 by admin

Freedom Sunday is an invitation for your congregation to learn about the 45 million children, women and men living in modern day slavery. It is often held on the Sunday closest to Human Trafficking Awareness Day or World Day Against … Continue reading →

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World AIDS Day, 1 December

Posted on December 1, 2018 by admin

World AIDS Day 2016 Prayer Service (WCC) Prayer for those living with AIDS Hear our prayer, O God of mercy and love, for all who live with HIV or AIDS. Grant them loving companions who will support them in the … Continue reading →

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UN International Human Rights Day.December10

Posted on November 28, 2018 by admin

Gathering Song suggestion: A New Heart For A New World T Watts/M O’Brien (Gather Australia, No 438) Leader: Introduction Why do we gather to pray this day? The promotion and protection of human rights has been a major preoccupation for … Continue reading →

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Remembrance Day Nov 11th

Posted on November 4, 2018 by admin

Resources for Remembrance Day (see also resources for ANZAC Day) Iona/Wild Goose Publications here (downloads) Centre for Music, Liturgy and the Arts free downloadable resource for the centenary of the armistice. Music suggestions on Natalie Sims’ website, Singing from the Lectionary. We … Continue reading →

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National Grandparents Day – 28Oct

Posted on October 25, 2018 by admin

Some of the people we call grandparents are such because they are our parents’ parents — they are blood relations. And some of the people we call grandparents – or “elders” in some cultures – are such because of a … Continue reading →

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Children’s Day Australia.24October

Posted on October 13, 2018 by admin

Introduction Children’s Day is recognised on various days in many places around the world, to honour children globally. International Children’s Day on June 1st was first proclaimed by the World Conference for the Well-being of Children, Switzerland, in 1925 and … Continue reading →

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International Day of the Girl Child

Posted on October 11, 2018 by admin

“On International Day of the Girl Child, let us recommit to supporting every girl to develop her skills, enter the workforce on equal terms and reach her full potential. ” (UN Secretary-General António Guterres) Since 2012, 11 October has been … Continue reading →

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International Day of non-Violence.2 Oct each year

Posted on October 2, 2018 by admin

The United Nations has designated Oct. 2, Gandhi’s birthday, as International Nonviolence Day. Prayer Service-Prayer for Nonviolence LEADER: Each day we are inundated by images and experiences of violence: international war and oppression, aggression and fighting in our cities and … Continue reading →

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World Habitat Day October 1st

Posted on September 17, 2018 by admin

In 1985 the United Nations designated the first Monday of October every year as World Habitat Day. The idea is to reflect on the state of our towns and cities and the basic right of all to adequate shelter. It … Continue reading →

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