Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2010 Resources
In 2010, the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will be marked between May 16 – May 23, concluding on Pentecost Sunday. During this time we have a wonderful opportunity to renew and deepen our relationships in the one God in whom we share together through Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit. This year’s theme is ‘You are witnesses of these things’ (Luke 24:48) and a variety of resources and links can be found below to assist Australians in joining more effectively in that great wave of prayer begun by Jesus himself when he prayed ‘that they may all be one… so that the world may believe’ (John 17:21). Continue reading ‘Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2010 Resources’
Church of Christ Wembley Downs Environmental Policy
Rev Dennis Ryle, along with Steve Mellor and Clive Robartson, talked about their experiences with Peace Church. Rev Dennis Ryle talked generally about their experience, while Clive Robartson explained their explorations into the environment, and how to care for our world, and Steve Mellor talked about their explorations of Aboriginal Reconciliation.
Rev Dennis Ryle has graciously made available the Environmental Policy of the Church of Christ of Wembley Downs for reading, comment, and possible adaptation/adoption by other churches.
Environmental Policy – Church of Christ Wembley Downs Inc (PDF)
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity and Reconciliation 2009 Resources available
The Council of Churches currently have posters and prayer cards available advertising the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity and Reconciliation. Contact us on 9274 3888 or e-mail administrator@churcheswa.com.au and we’ll mail them out.
We also have Prayer resources put out by the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ecumenical Commission (NATSIEC) which is available as a PDF. Download it here: NATSIEC Week of Prayer rescources
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Resources
The National Council of Churches has supplied us with information suitable for Church bulletins and prayers for use in services during the Week of Prayer for Christian unity, which runs from May 24 to 31. These resources are available for download in either PDF or Word 2003 format from our Resources page.
Liturgical resources for the Bushfire
The Liturgy Office of the Archdiocese of Brisbane has put together a Liturgy for the Victims of the Bushfire, and has made it available to the NCCA and its networks. Please feel free to useand adapt as wanted. Continue reading ‘Liturgical resources for the Bushfire’
Bushfires in Victoria – Floods in Queensland
The NCCA prays for the victims and the emergency personnel; for all those who have lost loved ones, livelihood and property. The death and destruction continue to shock people across Australia and around the world. We remember that God is with us all in every situation, and ask for strength and courage to pick up our broken lives. Continue reading ‘Bushfires in Victoria – Floods in Queensland’
Prayer for those affected by the Victorian bushfire
From Rod Benson, (Ethicist and Director of Public Theology, Tinsley Institute, Morling College, NSW.
For our losses
Today, Lord God, we join together with all Victorians,
and with all Australians,
to pray for the victims of these tragic bushfires,
and for the families of those who perished. Continue reading ‘Prayer for those affected by the Victorian bushfire’
Liturgical Advent resources available
“Imagine: Peace” is a collection of liturgical resources for the four Sundays of Advent. It is the first of a collection of worship materials from different regions of the world, prepared in the framework of the International Ecumenical Peace Convocation 2011. Continue reading ‘Liturgical Advent resources available’
Blog Action Day: 15 ideas to learn and do
Blog Action Day is an annual nonprofit event that aims to unite the world’s bloggers, podcasters and videocasters, to post about the same issue on the same day. Our aim is to raise awareness and trigger a global discussion. Here are 15 ideas of what you can do to learn about poverty, and practical ideas of what you can do to make a difference. Continue reading ‘Blog Action Day: 15 ideas to learn and do’
Federal A.G. launches crime prevention DVD
‘We are Ethnic; we pay taxes and we are committed to achieving a safe and secure society for all Australians’ is the theme of The Law of the Land a new crime prevention DVD, produced by ECCWA, and launched by federal Attorney-General Senator Robert McClelland.
The DVD is an opportunity to educate new and emerging communities about the law and justice system of Australia. Some of the subjects addressed are family and domestic violence, identity theft, substance abuse, traffic offences etc. The DVD has been dubbed into 12 languages other than English based on the Dept of Immigration and Citizenship’s humanitarian entrants over the last five years as well as the projected destination points next year. This DVD can be used either as a self-education tool or by service agencies for new arrivals. There is no cost for the DVD and anyone dealing with CaLD communities can access them from ECCWA. Continue reading ‘Federal A.G. launches crime prevention DVD’
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