Category Archives: Special seasons

Season of creation 1 Sept-4 Oct

In the letter of Paul the apostle to the Romans, the biblical image pictures the Earth as a Mother, groaning as in childbirth (Rom 8:22). Francis of Assisi understood this when he referred to the Earth as our sister and … Continue reading

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Lent

Lent begins after Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday. Lent takes us on a journey towards Holy Week and Easter. It is a time of preparation and it is a time of fasting and restraint, so not so much a time of … Continue reading

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Interfaith September

In the Uniting Church in Australia, the Relations with other Faiths Working Group has suggested Interfaith September is a suitable focus for September (since it has 9/11 and also UN International Day of Peace on Sept 21). There are resources … Continue reading

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