Monthly Archives: July 2021

Spring

Posted on July 29, 2021 by admin

We celebrate Spring’s arrival. In the midst of Covid, floods, fires, Afghanistan, and the wounds of climate change, our hearts had grown heavy, our prayers turned to laments, “How long, O Lord?” we asked. See, the first blossoms are here. … Continue reading →

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Migrant and Refugee Sunday

Posted on July 29, 2021 by admin

Refugee and Migrant Sunday is a celebration of the dignity of people who are refugees and migrants and the contribution they have made to life in Australia.  It has been celebrated on or around the last Sunday of August each … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 29, 2021 by admin

Note: this is also Migrant and Refugee Sunday ReadingsSong of Solomon 2:8-13The young woman celebrates her lover, admiring his strength and beauty, and remembering his invitation for her to join him as they enjoy the weather, the sounds, the fruits, … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 29, 2021 by admin

Readings Psalm 84: A Psalm in praise of God’s Temple,
A psalm telling of the joys of dwelling in God’s House, and of God’s strengthening of God’s people. Also a request for God to hear the Psalmist’s prayer. 1 Kings 8:(1, … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 29, 2021 by admin

Readings 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14 David dies and Solomon takes over as king. God allows him to ask for anything he wants, and he requests wisdom to rule over God’s people well. God is pleased with his request and grants … Continue reading →

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Nelson Mandela International Day – 18 July

Posted on July 18, 2021 by admin

On 18 July every year, we are invited to mark Nelson Mandela International Day by making a difference in your communities. Nelson Mandela, fondly remembered as Madiba, remains a symbol of freedom, forgiveness and hope for the nation and the world. … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 18, 2021 by admin

Readings2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33David commands his military leaders to ensure that his son Absalom is not harmed, but they fail, and Absalom is killed in battle. When David hears the news, he grieves, wishing that he had died instead … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 17, 2021 by admin

Readings2 Samuel 11:26 – 12:13aAfter Bathsheba is finished mourning for Uriah, David takes her as his wife, but God sends Nathan to confront him with his sin. Using a parable of a lamb, Nathan gets David to condemn himself and … Continue reading →

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National Tree Day Sunday – last Sunday in July

Posted on July 17, 2021 by admin

Arbor Day is celebrated in many countries around the world, but mostly organized on different dates. The first known Arbor Day was celebrated in 1594 in Spain. In the USA it’s celebrated on April 27th. In Australia it’s on June … Continue reading →

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United Nations World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, 30thJuly

Posted on July 17, 2021 by admin

The United Nations defines human trafficking as “The recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring or receipt of persons, by means of the threat or use of force or other forms of coercion, of abduction, of fraud, of deception, of the abuse of … Continue reading →

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